Biography

Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk is a healthcare executive with extensive experience in healthcare research, analytics, and operations. She is a nationally recognized leader, published scholar, and Editor-in-Chief of the Universal Journal of 21st Century Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Technology & Publishing (UJWEL). In addition, she is pursuing a Business Excellence Graduate Certificate at Columbia University, expanding her expertise in organizational leadership and innovation. Dr. Kleczyk is a frequent speaker at premier academic and industry forums, including the Pharmaceutical Marketing Sciences Association (PMSA), Intellus Worldwide, the WomenTech Global Conference, and Harvard’s Conference on Business and Economics. Widely published in peer-reviewed journals and academic volumes, she also serves on multiple editorial boards across healthcare, economics, and leadership disciplines. Committed to advancing education and equitable healthcare access, she co-founded the Kleczyk-Strout Foundation, which supports community initiatives through advocacy, mentorship, and outreach. She also contributes her leadership through service on nonprofit boards and community councils, and by engaging audiences via podcasts and public forums. Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden, the WomenTech Data Science Award, and recognition among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology. Originally from Wroclaw, Poland, Dr. Kleczyk earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Tech and both her M.S. and B.A. degrees in Economics from the University of Maine.