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Maimah Karmo

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Publisher & Bliss Boss at Bliss Magazine
📍 Aldie, Virginia, United States

Maimah Karmo is the Founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting young women with breast cancer. A sought-after speaker and healthcare strategist, she champions health equity and patient advocacy. She earned her Masters from the University of Maryland and Bachelors from George Mason University. People who have worked with her describe her as dedicated, passionate, and charismatic.

As a first-generation immigrant from Liberia, Maimah is a passionate advocate for change and a self-described "Lover of Life. " Her personal journey of overcoming significant adversity, including war and a cancer diagnosis, fuels her mission to empower others to live purposefully. She enjoys running on trails in Northern Virginia to connect with nature.

Unique fact: Maimah has survived not only aggressive breast cancer and civil war but was also struck by lightning.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Publisher & Bliss Boss
Job Level
Junior
Location
Aldie, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Maimah shows up

Persuasive
Assertive
Informal

They like to keep things under control. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Priorities

Topics Maimah cares about

Health Equity
Her foundation's core mission is to end disparities in breast cancer outcomes based on age, stage, and color. She advocates for this on a national and global scale.
Patient Advocacy
A major focus of her work is empowering patients, especially young women and women of color, to advocate for themselves and navigate the healthcare system effectively.
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Career

Work history

1-2014
Publisher & Bliss Boss
Bliss Magazine
1-2012
President and Chief Executive Manifestor
Maimah Karmo Enterprises
6-2006
President and CEO
Tigerlily Foundation
2-2003
President
Capable Words
Proposal Manager
Serco
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast | Maimah Karmo. Featured in Maimah Karmo Enterprises (official website)
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Education, Advocacy, and Empowerment Bloom Eternal at Tigerlily Foundation. Featured in Tigerlily Foundation
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Education
2003 - 2005
Master's Degree
University of Maryland Global Campus
1996 - 2000
Bachelor's
George Mason University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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