Meet Besa Sharrah

PROFESSIONAL

In her professional journey, Besa has gained experience in both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies like Emerson Climate Technologies, Nationwide Insurance and JP Morgan Chase. Her role as Vice President of Project Execution for the Global Resiliency Program, collaborating with the Federal Reserve and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, showcased her exceptional skills and expertise.

She founded Sharrah Group Consulting to support different entities with political, social, and economic advice for domestic and international affairs.

LEADERSHIP

Besa advocates for school choice, recognizing the importance of providing families with options for their children's education. Recently, she sponsored a school choice panel with the American Education Federation highlighting her commitment to promoting educational opportunities for all. She served on the board of trustees for the Westerville Uptown Review Board and The Diaspora for a Free Albania, a nonprofit advocating for fair and free elections and respecting the constitution. Besa has worked closely with Zonta International, an organization advancing the status of women locally and abroad. She founded the Zonta Club of Dayton, where she served as president between 2011 and 2013.

COMMUNITY

Her multifaceted contributions reflect her compassion, empathy, and dedication to creating a just society. As a potential state senator, Besa pledges to challenge ineffective systems and fight for equal opportunity in her district. Besa lives in New Albany with her husband Rob and two daughters Isabella and Dardania. She enjoys volunteering at the Healthy New Albany pantry.