Few global leaders embody connection, creativity, and conscience as profoundly as Professor Olga Mroz. Described by IMPACT MENA Magazine (Saudi Arabia) as “the woman who builds bridges,” Professor Mroz, Honorary Doctor of Arts and Dame of Honour, stands among a rare group of individuals who transcend boundaries between art and science, education and diplomacy, inner depth and global responsibility. Her nomination for the Changemaker of the Year Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026 honors a life dedicated to transformation through creativity, empathy, and peace.
Professor Mroz began her professional journey in the worlds of music, theatre, and architecture, where she developed a deep understanding of art as a universal language, one capable of uniting cultures, generations, and perspectives. Over time, she shaped a distinctive interdisciplinary approach that integrates creative practice, academic research, psychology, and global cultural diplomacy. Her work reflects a powerful belief: that creativity is not decoration, but a force for healing, dialogue, and societal change. Her artistic contributions are held in private collections worldwide, while her educational and humanitarian initiatives span Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Through lectures, exhibitions, and international projects, Professor Mroz weaves together art, education, and human consciousness, shaping a contemporary form of humanism grounded in empathy, awareness, and peace. Based in Germany, she continues to work globally, fostering dialogue and mutual understanding across borders.
Today, Professor Olga Mroz serves as Director of Al-Khalifa Business School (UK) and Board Director of the London Ballet Theatre, roles that reflect her commitment to values-driven leadership. Her educational philosophy is clear and uncompromising: education must cultivate respect, creativity, and empathy, preparing individuals not just for careers, but for responsible global citizenship. Her dedication to peacebuilding is further reflected in her role as a Gold Ambassador for Books for Peace and her recognition as an Honorary World Peace Ambassador by the Who is Who International Awards. These honors underscore her belief that culture and education are among the most powerful tools for sustainable peace.
Professor Mroz is also a prolific author, with numerous articles exploring art as freedom, diplomacy, and social responsibility. Central to her work are the themes of education and women’s empowerment, which she views as foundational pillars for sustainable global development. She is a co-author of influential international initiatives, including the UK-based project “Tough Roads Create Tough People,” and the #1 international bestseller Cracking the Rich Code, co-written alongside globally renowned strategists Jim Britt, Kevin Harrington, and Tony Robbins.
Her contributions to art, culture, women’s empowerment, and civic leadership have earned her numerous international honors, including the Global Impact Leader Award. She has been recognized by Powerhouse Global as “THE DIFFERENCE MAKER IN THE WORLD,” and in 2025 received the title “World Eminent Woman” in Cultural Diplomacy, Artistic Leadership, and Global Peace Advocacy from the WHO IS WHO INTERNATIONAL AWARD.
Today, Professor Olga Mroz’s influence extends far beyond academic and artistic circles. She inspires leaders, artists, and students worldwide to see art not merely as aesthetic expression, but as a universal language of peace, dialogue, and responsibility. As she beautifully states: “For me, art is a prayer in color, movement, sound. It is the way we learn to understand ourselves and the world.” Her nomination for the Changemaker of the Year Award at IMA 2026 is a recognition of a lifetime devoted to building bridges, between people, cultures, and ideas, and to shaping a world where creativity becomes a shared path toward understanding and peace.
