Lorela Kokalari
About Lorela Kokalari
Lorela Kokalari is an Analyst in Strategy & Corporate Development at Spire, based in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a strong academic background in economics, holding multiple degrees and has held various roles in research and strategy across different organizations.
Work at Spire
Lorela Kokalari currently serves as an Analyst in Strategy & Corporate Development at Spire. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to strategic initiatives and corporate growth within the organization. Her work focuses on analyzing market trends and developing strategies that align with Spire's corporate objectives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, she plays a key role in supporting decision-making processes at the company.
Education and Expertise
Lorela Kokalari holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Epoka University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Managerial Economics from the same institution, completing her studies in 2017. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Applied Financial Economics from Saint Louis University, which she attended from 2020 to 2022. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in economic principles and financial analysis.
Background
Before joining Spire, Lorela Kokalari gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Data Analytics at Saint Louis University for eight months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, she held positions at Swisscontact as a Consultant and Team Lead, focusing on strategy and digital transformation in 2020. Her earlier experience includes serving as the Interim Head of the International Relations Office at Epoka University from 2016 to 2017 and contributing to macroeconomic research from 2016 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Lorela Kokalari has accumulated significant professional experience in strategy and corporate development. At Swisscontact, she worked as a Consultant for 11 months and later as a Team Lead for three months in 2020. Her roles involved developing strategic initiatives and implementing digital transformation projects. This experience, combined with her analytical skills, supports her current work at Spire, where she focuses on corporate strategy.