Wangari Kamau

Founder & Principal Consultant

Rockville, Maryland

Wangari Kamau is a seasoned global talent development leader, wellness facilitator, and  founder of Soma Global Consulting and Tembeya Wellness Retreats. Drawing on over two  decades of international work experience—most notably at the World Bank Group—she  has designed and delivered public speaking workshops, award winning mentoring  programs and leadership development programs, and pioneered inclusive systems that  empower individuals and teams to thrive across cultures. 

Her personal journey as a mother of two globally educated adult children has shaped her  deeply empathetic approach to emotional wellness and identity navigation. She also  coaches first-generation immigrants, guiding them through cultural complexity delivered  through sharing circles, career readiness, and emotional wellness. 

“My motto in life is to learn, unlearn & relearn so that I stay open to new experiences. I am not afraid of change.”

A certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Wangari’s expertise spans  leadership development, performance management, cultural intelligence, inclusion, and  wellness coaching. Her work experience includes countries across Africa, Latin America,  Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She facilitates meditation safari retreats to Kenya and  curated wellness sessions that help individuals deal with stress and burnout through  gaining inner peace and balance. 

Fluent in English, Swahili, and French, Wangari is also a public speaker, board member,  and passionate advocate for economic equity and emotional wellness. She brings her  whole self—lived experience, professional depth, and a global heart—to every space.