Maimah Karmo

Maimah Karmo is the President and CEO of Tigerlily Foundation, a national women's health and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering women, improving health outcomes, and advancing equity across the healthcare continuum. A 20-year breast cancer survivor, Maimah founded Tigerlily after experiencing firsthand the challenges patients face navigating diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Under her leadership, Tigerlily Foundation has become a trusted voice in patient advocacy, working alongside patients, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to address disparities in cancer care and expand access to clinical trials, education, and support services. Through innovative programs, policy initiatives, and strategic partnerships, the organization has reached millions of women, particularly women of color and underserved communities. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Maimah is recognized for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders and communities around a shared vision: a future where every person has equitable access to life-saving whole-person care and the opportunity to thrive beyond diagnosis