About Dr. Basia Skudrzyk

Great organizations are built on people, purpose, and the ability to navigate change. With more than 25 years of executive leadership, consulting, and business development experience, Dr. Basia Skudrzyk brings a unique blend of strategic vision, academic expertise, and real-world experience across higher education, workforce development, supply chain management, healthcare, manufacturing, and organizational transformation.

Holding a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Supply Chain Management and Analytics from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she is passionate about connecting people, processes, and strategy to strengthen workplace cultures, develop talent, improve operational effectiveness, and build resilient organizations.

Her work has included collaborations with leading institutions and organizations such as NASA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Princeton University, Harvard University, Howard University, Kozminski University, World Wide Technology, Jobs for the Future, and Imperial College London. Through executive coaching, strategic consulting, and leadership development (St. Louis Forum), Basia helps organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful opportunities for innovation, growth, and sustainable impact.

Her philosophy is simple: When people thrive, organizations thrive.

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Resume

Academic CV

Dissertation

St. Louis Business Journal’s “40 under 40” Award. Graduate of the FOCUS “CORO Women in Leadership”

St. Louis Forum Member

Expertise includes:

Global Program/Operations Change Management - Communications - Business Development - Consulting

Workforce Development - Education - Supply Chain Management - Keynote Speaker/Public Speaking - Food Security - Program Management

Basia Skudrzyk's Advice: “I believe my clients have the answers within them. My role is to help uncover peoples’ wisdom through questions, challenges, and mentoring as they experiment with new ways of living in their daily lives. When selecting a coach, go with someone you feel a connection with – listen to your gut and intuition. Choose someone who points you in directions that lead to new perspectives and encourages you to step outside of your comfort zone. That is where you’ll find meaningful change and growth.”