Maria Tkacz is an accomplished healthcare professional with experience in various healthcare settings. She holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and a BA in Human Biology Anthropology & Psychology from Northwestern University. Maria has a passion for academic health systems, strategy, innovation, patient experience, and population and community health.

Maria has worked with esteemed organizations such as Pathstone Partners, Maine Medical Center, Summit Orthopedics, and Phillips Neighborhood Clinic. She has held positions ranging from Project Manager to Postgraduate Administrative Fellow, demonstrating her capacity to navigate the industry at various levels. Maria's expertise is notable in patient advocacy, process improvement and quality research, and healthcare consulting.

As a former Physical Therapy Aide and Medical Interpreter, Maria has also demonstrated her proficiency in healthcare delivery and patient care. Her contribution as a Vice President of Polish American Student Alliance at Northwestern University also reveals her leadership skills and cultural competencies.