THE MICHIGAN LUPUS FOUNDATION APPOINTS JONI KROLCZYK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Michigan – March 26, 2026) – The Michigan Lupus Foundation is pleased to announce Joni Krolczyk of Eastlake, MI has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Krolczyk will help the foundation serve its mission to improve the quality of life for those living with lupus through support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure.
“We are proud to welcome a new member to our Board of Directors, bringing valuable representation from Northern Michigan,” said Board President Harry Bhogal. “Joni’s talents, expertise and dedication to our mission strengthen our fight against lupus. As we continue our critical capital fundraising campaign, expanding our board enhances our ability to build meaningful partnerships and broaden our impact for the lupus community across the entire state.”
About Joni Krolczyk
Joni Krolczyk is a Senior Business Consultant at Baker College and a Northern Michigan resident with both professional expertise and lived experience with lupus. Originally from the Lansing area, she earned her degree in marketing from Michigan State University and has built a career grounded in business strategy. She has expertise in marketing, administrative support, grants and navigating healthcare and health insurance systems. Joni has past volunteer experience with the GVSU Seidman College of Business Mentorship program, Michigan Women Forward, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Joint Evaluation Grant Review Committee, professional development and DEI committees and has served as a Village Trustee. Diagnosed with lupus in 2019, she brings a deep understanding of insurance and healthcare navigation from both professional and personal perspectives. Joni lives in Manistee with her husband and is passionate about raising awareness and advocating for lupus patients across the state.
About Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissues and organs. It can affect any part of the body causing widespread pain and inflammation. Common symptoms include crippling fatigue, fever and joint pain. Lupus affects each person differently and may go into periods of flares and remissions. More people have lupus than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, sickle-cell anemia and cystic fibrosis combined. It is estimated that over 20,000 Michiganders have been diagnosed with the disease and between 322,000 and 1.5 million people in the entire United States. Lupus primarily affects young women between the ages of 15-45 years old and occurs more frequently in women of African American, Hispanic, or Asian descent. There is currently no cure for lupus.
About the MI Lupus Foundation
The Michigan Lupus Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for those living with lupus through support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure. The foundation provides financial and informational resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The MI Lupus Foundation has been continually serving Michigan since 1974 and is working to build a brighter future for all lupus patients and their families. For more information, visit http://milupus.org.
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