Maimah Karmo

Maimah Karmo is the Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) and an nineteen survivor of breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m., Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. She had no family history and was 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born. Tigerlily provides breast health, educational, empowerment, wellness and transformational programs working to end disparities. A first-generation immigrant from Liberia, she is a leader in the women’s health field, developing national and global health initiatives for women.