Dr. Scholastica Amogechukwu ILoghalu is a trailblazer and transformative leader renowned for her innovative strategies, ethical leadership, and unwavering commitment to fostering positive change. A staunch advocate for sustainability, social justice, and evidence-based practices, Dr. ILoghalu applies a symphonological approach to integrate ethics into professional settings. Her career exemplifies resilience, integrity, and a profound dedication to excellence.

Dr. Scholastica hails from Adazi-Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is the daughter of the late Sir Martin Ndubisi ILoghalu  and late lady Bertha Ifeoma ILoghalu. A proud mother of four accomplished children.

 She also celebrates her cultural heritage as a member of the Ofuobi age grade and an expert in Itunya, a traditional dance native to her community.

Dr. ILoghalu’s professional journey spans over two decades of leadership in healthcare administration, regulatory compliance, and policy development. Her strategic vision and expertise have consistently inspired high-performing teams and advanced ethical decision-making within the industry. 

She is also a contributor to the entertainment sector in Hollywood, California and she also founded the Catholic Girls Dance group at St. Eugene Catholic Church, Los Angeles.

As the founder and Chief Visionary Leader of the WADAN Community Foundation, Dr. ILoghalu is dedicated to empowering young girls and fostering human capital development. Her leadership has been recognized internationally, and she is a featured speaker at conferences hosted by the International Institute for African Scholars (IIAS) and other prestigious organizations.

Dr. ILoghalu holds the following academic credentials:

Doctorate in Health Administration (DHA)

Master of Science in Health Sciences Education (MSHS-Ed)

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a Minor in Psychology

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (Child Development focus) (AA)

Her doctoral research, titled “Ethics and Health Care Administrators’ Decision Making: A Qualitative Symphonological Grounded Theory Study” (2019), explores ethical frameworks in healthcare leadership and is available via ProQuest.

Publications

Ethical Leadership in Healthcare and Other Industries (2021)

Contributing Author, Leadership, and Management for Health Workers: Concepts, Theories, Practices (2022)

Article in the International Journal of Leadership and Management

Professional Affiliations 

Fellow, International Institute for African Scholars(FIIAS)

Member American  College  of Healthcare  Executives ( ACHE)

Member,  World Association for Academic Doctors (WAAD)

Member, International Association for Female Academic Doctors ( IAFAD 

Founder and Chief Visionary Leader,  WADAN Community Foundation 

Dr. Scholastica A. ILoghalu’s legacy is one of enduring impact, marked by her commitment to inspiring future leaders and fostering a more equitable and sustainable world.