About Sylvia
Sylvia K. Nawrot is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Rise to Life Foundation, a nonprofit
dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families through compassionate outreach
and community-focused services. Born and raised in Poland, Sylvia immigrated to the United
States with a strong sense of purpose, resilience, and compassion. 

A long-time resident of Middletown, Delaware, a wife, mother, caregiver,
and leader – Sylvia brings heart, wisdom, and dedication to everything she touches. With a
background in psychology, business administration, and leadership, she combines professional insight with a deeply personal, people-centered approach. She has guided and impacted countless lives through empowerment, helping underserved populations build stability, hope, and stronger futures. At the heart of her life’s work is a simple truth: to lift others, bring comfort in times of struggle, and create space for healing and growth.

In addition to her professional path, Sylvia is a certified Reiki Practitioner in the original Usui
Shiki Ryoho lineage. She honors and carries forward the sacred tradition of energy healing. This powerful practice is not simply a modality- it is a spiritual calling that has been woven into the fabric of her life. She has also completed the Inner Engineering program and is initiated into
Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya through the Isha Foundation of America, a yogic practice that aligns the body, mind, emotions, and energy, cultivation balance, clarity, inner stability, and deeper spiritual connection. This integration of Reiki and kriya fosters a grounded yet elevated presence in all she does. 

At Rise to Life Foundation, Sylvia channels her personal journey into action. Having supported loved ones through diagnoses, treatments, and recovery, she has seen firsthand the toll cancer takes on patients and their families. She understands the overwhelming burden of navigating the healthcare system and the isolation that comes with facing a life-altering diagnosis. Her mission is to ensure no one walks that path alone.  

Through her spiritual strength, advocacy, and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, Sylvia continues to inspire positive change. Rise to Life Foundation is here to offer guidance, resources,
and healing – helping cancer patients focus on life-saving treatments and reclaim hope, strength, and life itself.