Scholastica Sylvan Kimaryo

About Scholastica Sylvan Kimaryo

Founder & CEO of Maadili Conscious Leadership Solutions; former senior United Nations leader with four decades across international development and public health; UNDP Resident Coordinator (Lesotho; South Africa); UNICEF Representative (South Africa; Liberia); certified Ayurveda Lifestyle Instructor; speaks on women’s empowerment, leadership and sustainable development.

Key message

Authentic leadership starts with inner balance; Sustainable change blends policy with people’s well‑being; Women’s empowerment is central.

Speaking topics and expertise

• Transformational Leadership (mind‑body‑spirit)
• Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality
• Public Health & Development
• Post‑Conflict Recovery
• Conscious Leadership

Achievements

Led integration of children’s rights into SA constitution; innovated HIV/AIDS community testing in Lesotho; keynote at Pan Africa Women CEO Forum.

Education

BSc (Univ. of East Africa/Manchester); PGDip Journalism (UDSM); MSc Social Policy (LSE); Chopra Certified Ayurveda Instructor.

Delivery style

Storytelling with lived experience; inspirational and strategic; integrates wellness practices.

Why audiences listen

Decades of leadership in UN systems and grassroots initiatives.

What the talks address

Leadership transformation; gender equality; sustainable development; conscious living.

What participants will learn

Leadership tools; gender mainstreaming; aligning wellness with professional excellence.

What audiences take home

Actionable insights, inspiring stories and practical frameworks.

Benefits for individuals

Enhanced capacity and well‑being alignment.

Benefits for organisations

Inclusive leadership strategies and sustainable development programming.