NEW YORK, March, 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Maven announced its joining the Paradigm for Parity® coalition, with the goal of achieving a new norm in corporate leadership: one in which women and men have equal power, status and opportunity.  Maven is founded by Kate Ryder, one of the few female healthcare CEOs and a mother of two. Gender parity is built into Maven's mission and business model.  Maven's flagship product is its Family Benefits platform which enables companies to provide its employees with the necessary clinical, behavioral and wellness support needed to achieve their family goals and grow their careers.

"Maven's mission is closely aligned with that of the Paradigm for Parity® coalition and we are honored to join the movement," said Maven founder and CEO, Kate Ryder. "More than 40 percent of American women who give birth leave the workforce -- some by choice, but some by necessity due to the lack of adequate support. What's more, less than a quarter of senior leadership is female. We're committed to being a catalyst for change and look forward to working with the coalition and its member companies to accelerate the pace of achieving gender parity.

"We applaud Kate Ryder and the Maven Clinic executive team for achieving gender parity within the company's leadership," said Jewelle Bickford, co-chair of the Paradigm for Parity® coalition. "The company is a leader in enabling working women and new parents to start and grow families while maintaining momentum in their careers and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Paradigm for Parity® coalition."

Maven has committed to:

• Eliminating or minimizing unconscious bias in the workplace; including the maternity bias which causes 43 percent of highly qualified women to voluntarily leave the workforce after having children.
• Working with companies to create workplaces where people are given the same opportunity, specifically in leadership roles.
• Supporting women in the process of returning to work - providing sponsors and resources, not just mentors, to women so that they are well positioned for long term success.
• Addressing the gaps in women's and family healthcare from a radically patient-centric perspective, to improve health and economic outcomes for women and families where the system has previously failed them, particularly around mental health, lactation support, women's health physical therapy, and new parent support.

Click here to learn more about the Paradigm for Parity® coalition and become a part of the movement.

About the Paradigm for Parity® Movement
The Paradigm for Parity® coalition is comprised of CEOs, senior executives, founders, board members and business academics who are committed to achieving a new norm in corporate leadership: one in which women and men have equal power, status, and opportunity.

The coalition created the Paradigm for Parity® 5-Point Action Plan for corporations to accelerate the pace of gender equity in senior executive roles. This unique agenda defines bold and specific actions that, taken together and simultaneously implemented as a package, will catalyze change and enable today's business executives to secure the best leaders of tomorrow. Visit www.paradigm4parity.com or follow us on Twitter using @p4parity to learn more about this exciting initiative.

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We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Bumble, the dating app and social network where women make the first move. Bumble will be offering its employees Maven’s comprehensive family benefits program for personalized pregnancy, postpartum, back-to-work, fertility, and egg freezing support—all on one unified platform.

Women don’t only call the shots on the app - Bumble has an 85% female team and is committed to building a workplace that supports women and encourages family-friendly practices.

As Bumble CEO and founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, stated in a recent piece, “We’ve built flexibility into our DNA, created beautiful, well-stocked places to pump, and developed a culture that flexes to allow kids to work alongside parents when needed.” Adding Maven’s 24/7, on-demand practitioner network will help Bumble further extend their support system for women and families.

Bumble empowers people in all areas of their lives, and this is another step that the company is taking to be a leader in the women’s healthcare space for its employees. Through Maven, Bumble employees will receive a dedicated care concierge who will be by their side through every step of becoming a parent, a personalized Care Team made of the top women’s and family health practitioners in the country (from midwives to OB-GYNs, sleep coaches to lactation consultants), customized resources, discounts to partner fertility clinics, and a supportive community going through the same thing—all on-demand and on their schedule.

“Bumble is doing amazing things for women and we’re so excited to join them on this mission,” said Maven CEO and Founder, Katherine Ryder. “Women shouldn’t have to choose between missing work and taking care of their health or their family’s health. By working together with innovative companies like Bumble, we can begin to close the gap and help employees plan and grow their families while advancing their careers.”

Want to know more about Maven’s family benefits program?
Learn more. (https://www.mavenclinic.com/for-employers)

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We’re proud to announce that Maven is included among the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Health in Fast Company’s upcoming March issue. We are honored to be recognized for empowering women and families with access to on-demand healthcare through our digital clinic. And more specifically, for Maven Maternity -- our fertility, maternity, and return-to-work benefits platform with a mission to advance women and new parents in the workforce.

More than 36 Fast Company editors, reporters, and contributors surveyed thousands of companies to create the top ten lists by sector. As Fast Company deputy editor David Lidsky said: “This year’s MIC list is an inspiring and insightful window into how many companies have embraced innovation and are working to make meaningful change.”

Since Maven Maternity was launched in 2015, we have been on a mission to advance women in the workforce and help families manage work and life by filling critical gaps in healthcare. We believe that the many experiences involved in starting and growing a modern family should seamlessly work together on one platform -- from managing IVF to navigating a high-risk pregnancy to return-to-work coaching. By personalizing each program to an individual’s unique health journey and delivering a high-touch, integrated solution, we’re able to help companies reduce maternity-related healthcare costs and retain talent -- while delivering a better experience for women and families everywhere.

It’s an honor to be included on a list with such influential players in the healthcare industry - thank you for your support along the way!

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