About Mae
Mae is creating a world where high-quality, proactive care is the standard. For everyone. We're elevating the level of care for women through a trusted, digital-first health platform.
Our Name
There’s a lot in a name. Dr. May Edward Chinn was the first African-American woman to graduate from what is now NYU School of Medicine, in 1926. Restricted from practicing at local hospitals, she opened a private practice and focused her career on serving the underserved: Black patients in Harlem who could not receive care elsewhere.
Our name, Mae, is a nod of gratitude to Dr. Chinn, and the many phenomenal health workers who have followed her in committing themselves to improving health access and equity.
A Note from Our Founder
Let’s talk about maternal health. In the U.S. In 2025.
Here’s the bad news: Too many women face preventable risks during pregnancy. Black women, in particular, are three times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. Many women face complications that impact their health and their babies' well-being, and too often, they do so without the support they deserve.
And here’s the silver lining: Research shows that access to the right support - like doulas, personalized support, targeted symptom monitoring, and early interventions - can dramatically improve outcomes. These solutions reduce c-section rates, prevent complications, and increase the chances of full-term, healthy births.
Mae was founded on a belief that all women deserve an equal possibility of a safe pregnancy and giving their babies a healthy start. A belief that with access to the right knowledge and support – a trusted space – we can approach this life stage from a place of empowerment.
We remain deeply committed to addressing the unique challenges Black women face in maternal health. We also recognize that disparities exist across many communities, and we are expanding our work to ensure more women - regardless of background - can access the care they need. Mae is built for all women, with a foundation that prioritizes health equity and sustainability for the dedicated maternal health experts who make this work possible.
I am a healthcare technologist who has been in the industry for 15 years, building solutions to improve health outcomes. I am also a Black mom to three little girls. In this extraordinary moment in time, like so many of us, I have felt a calling to apply my energy and my heart to something that has the potential to drive real change - and for me, it is Mae.
Pregnancy should be safe, supported, and shaped by your choices. Thank you for letting Mae be a part of your journey.
Maya
CEO and Founder of Mae
