By: Corralling The Campbell’s
Dr. Karena Setoudeh-Maram is a true inspiration for women everywhere, exemplifying what it means to pursue one’s passions while balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Mrs. Cosmos United States 2023, Dr. Setoudeh-Maram is a wife and mother of six children and two grandchildren and an accomplished professional. Currently the CEO of M. C. Healthcare, P.A., Dr. Setoudeh-Maram also holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and works extensively in a clinical setting, performing pre-dementia and Alzheimer’s screenings.
Dr. Setoudeh-Maram’s motto has always been, “Help those that can never repay you!” This has been the driving force behind her philanthropic work and her commitment to empowering people. She is the founder and director of the Save My Mind Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing education, support, and advocacy to those affected by cognitive disorders. Dr. Setoudeh-Maram is also an enrolled student in law school, pursuing a lifelong passion she has set aside until now.
Despite her numerous professional and charitable commitments, Dr. Setoudeh-Maram manages to balance her personal life impeccably. For her, organization is the root of a well-balanced life. By prioritizing what is important and having clear boundaries, every day runs smoothly. Her approach to balancing life and work is something that women everywhere can learn from.
As a vocal advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, Dr. Setoudeh-Maram leads by example. She is always eager to mentor and encourage other women to become leaders. To her, the most inspiring women to mentor are those who need help when they have nowhere else to turn. She helps them to step up and excel by leaps and bounds.
To women just starting their careers, Dr. Setoudeh-Maram advises that they stay hungry and never forget where they came from. She has always felt the power of being a minority and a woman, and she encourages other women to feel empowered, too, by following their dreams and never giving up.
Dr. Setoudeh-Maram’s work in any charitable capacity is her fuel and driving force for living. She instills the same sense of empowerment and altruism in her own children that she channels into her charity work. As a mother, she has tried to help each of her children step into their power as amazing human beings.
Dr. Setoudeh-Maram recently stated that “your time is now” when speaking about women’s potential. She encourages women to embrace this message and to seize opportunities in their personal and professional lives. Now is the right time to pursue their dreams, and procrastination kills most dreams. They must feel their power and take control of their lives.
Dr. Setoudeh-Maram has encountered challenges as a woman in a leadership position, but she has overcome them by using every failure as a stepping stone to her success. Today, she is pursuing a career in law, something she set aside for years but decided to revisit recently. She plans on using her law degree to service the people and is interested in immigration law and prison reform.
Dr. Karena Setoudeh-Maram is a trailblazer, epitomizing what it means to be a Queen of Service. She shows that with hard work and commitment, women can balance personal and professional responsibilities while making a real difference in the world. Her message of empowerment, altruism, and seizing opportunities is one that every woman should take to heart.
