Dr. Joyce Wanjiru Thairu is a seasoned leadership and management scholar-practitioner with over 28 years of experience in teaching, training, facilitation, mentorship, and consultancy. She is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Technology of Multimedia University of Kenya. Dr. Thairu specialises in leadership development, emotional intelligence, social and emotional learning (SEL), strategic management, organisational development, and corporate governance. Her work integrates academic scholarship with practical leadership training for educators, executives, students, and community organisations. She is passionate about empowering individuals and institutions to build emotionally intelligent, ethical, and high-performing environments.

Academic qualifications:

1. PhD in Management and Leadership
2. Master’s degree in Education – Leadership and Administration
3. Master of Science in Physics
4. Bachelor of Education Science

Membership to Professional Bodies/Associations:

• Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Research interests:

• Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Education
• Organisational Behaviour and Workplace Wellness
• Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Awards and Recognitions

• Huduma Ombudsman Recognition Award 2023

LinkedIn Profile URL:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-thairu/

Contact information:

jthairu@mmu.ac.ke