Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye

MD, MPH, MBA, PhD

Medical Doctor | Social Scientist | Maternal & Child Health Researcher | Health Equity Advocate | Host of the Podcast “Voices From The Field”

“Health systems must be rooted in dignity, equity, and the communities they serve. My work translates evidence into practice, ensuring every mother and child receives care with compassion and respect.”

New book coming soon announcement for Voices from the Field

Coming Soon: A New Book

A new book is currently in development — bringing together real stories from rural Congo that reveal the lived realities of health, care, and survival.

About Me

I am a Congolese physician and health systems researcher committed to advancing maternal and child health equity. Through systems-level transformation and evidence-based advocacy, I work to build sustainable, dignified health systems for underserved communities. This commitment is grounded in years of frontline service in fragile settings, and it now bridges rigorous research with strategic communication. Along the way, my expertise has grown to span rural healthcare delivery, early childhood development, food insecurity, cancer prevention, and culturally responsive doula integration into perinatal systems. Together, these threads address the interconnected determinants of health for marginalized communities.

Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye standing in a pink blazer

“Healing begins where compassion meets action. My purpose is to serve, to listen, and to build systems where every mother and every child is seen, valued, and cared for.“

Focus Areas

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Maternal and Child Health Research

My research advances maternal and child health equity by addressing systemic barriers, improving access to care, and informing policy for underserved and rural communities.

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Community–Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

In partnership with communities as co-creators of knowledge, I use CBPR to develop culturally responsive and sustainable solutions grounded in lived experience.

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Science Communication

Through my podcast Voices From the Field, I translate research into action by amplifying community voices, sharing real-world health challenges, and driving advocacy through storytelling.

MY PODCAST

Voices from the field

Stories that matter. Voices you won’t forget.

Stories that matter.
Voices you won’t forget.

In The News

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Tackling Maternal Health Disparities Through Community- Based Solutions

In this episode, I share how my journey informs my work to advance maternal health equity through research and community engagement.

Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye in a red blazer holding a degree from the University of Nebraska

Early Experiences Set Doctor, UNMC Master’s Graduate on Her Path

This feature highlights how my early experiences in Congo shaped my commitment to health equity and public health leadership.

Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye at the Terre Sans Frontières office

Innover pour le changement à partir de Bétou

In this interview , I advocate for empowering women to pursue education and break gender stereotypes by embracing innovation and equitable thinking.

Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye receiving recognition alongside a colleague

Comment la bourse Fulbright a changé ma vie

I share how the Fulbright scholarship transformed my journey and encourage young Congolese to seize this life- changing opportunity.

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