Jude Klak is the executive director of the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. After graduating as an undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University, he worked at the university and several non-profits in the University Circle area to fundraise for scholarships, operations and capital projects. Jude joined the Fowler Center team in 2023 to support the center’s business and philanthropic development efforts. Jude is a Cleveland native and is most passionate about the first two UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, No Poverty, and Zero Hunger since he sees these as necessary for a thriving Cleveland community. He is excited to work with the Fowler Center to highlight and energize businesses working towards a more sustainable future. As executive director, he hopes to implement a strategy to grow the Fowler Center’s profile locally and simultaneously attracting students, educators, and business leaders globally.
Jude received his Master of Science in Positive Organizational Development (MPOD) degree from Weatherhead in 2019. He also holds Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies and Chemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve. Through the MPOD curriculum, Jude learned from David Cooperider, Ron Fry, Chris Laszlo and many other distinguished professors in the field of organizational behavior. This experience pointed him in the direction of creating and maintaining a sustainable future for the coming generations. To reach Jude, please email jude.klak@case.edu.