Few leaders embody the fusion of data-driven innovation, empathy, and purpose as remarkably as Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk. A trailblazing and award-winning healthcare executive, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and thought leader, Dr. Kleczyk has spent her distinguished career transforming the healthcare landscape through strategy, science, and service. Her nomination for the Emerging Star Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026 celebrates her profound impact on leadership, equity, and innovation across multiple sectors.

As an accomplished data science and strategy executive, Dr. Kleczyk has consistently championed evidence-based decision-making, empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth while improving access to care. Her leadership is defined by authenticity, vision, and an unwavering commitment to creating systems that work for both people and progress. Beyond her executive achievements, Dr. Kleczyk is the bestselling author of Empowered Leadership: Breaking Barriers, Building Impact, and Leaving a Legacy , a powerful exploration of how authenticity, empathy, and strategic foresight can redefine modern leadership. Through her writing, she encourages professionals to lead with purpose, elevate others, and build lasting legacies that transcend titles or positions.

Expanding her influence into media, Dr. Kleczyk recently launched Voices of Impact with Dr. E, a dynamic podcast and conversation series spotlighting changemakers across business, academia, and community leadership. Each episode amplifies diverse perspectives on leadership, innovation, and transformation, creating a vibrant community of thinkers and doers who inspire meaningful change. In addition to her podcast, Dr. Kleczyk serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Universal Journal of 21st Century Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Technology, and Publishing (UJWEL), a growing platform dedicated to celebrating the achievements and insights of women leaders across industries. Under her guidance, UJWEL has become a respected voice for professional women redefining success and leadership on their own terms. Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional endeavors. As co-founder of the Kleczyk-Strout Foundation, Dr. Kleczyk supports education and promotes equitable access to healthcare for underserved communities. She also sits on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, further advancing initiatives that bridge opportunity gaps and empower future leaders.

Balancing her impactful career with family life alongside her husband, James R. Strout, Dr. Kleczyk exemplifies the harmony between professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Known for her ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies, she continues to mentor, educate, and uplift others, inspiring countless professionals to lead with courage, vision, and integrity.

Through her platforms, including www.kleczyk.com, Brainz Magazine, Women World Magazine, and various academic and professional outlets, Dr. Kleczyk continues to influence conversations on leadership, equity, and transformation on a global scale.

With her visionary mindset, empathetic leadership, and unwavering passion for creating positive change, Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk stands as a powerful example of what it means to lead with both intellect and heart. Her nomination for the Emerging Star Award at IMA 2026 recognizes not only her achievements but her ongoing mission to inspire a new generation of changemakers to lead boldly and leave a lasting impact on the world.