Memory Mat

Improving quality of life by creating memory tools for senior citizens and caregivers.
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Our Core Values

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Making a difference by improving the quality of life for senior citizens.

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Accelerating a positive change in local communities.

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Teaming with community leaders and volunteers to expand our reach and impact.

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Serving Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients as well as senior citizens who enjoy reminiscing about their past.

The Story Behind Memory Mat

As early as elementary school field trips, I have fond memories of visiting the local senior center and developing personal connections with the seniors there. With inspiration from a picture frame full of photographs, stories from my grandparents’ past, conversations with mentors and support from my family and friends, Memory Mat was created.

About the Founder

Ava Thomas currently works at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in the Investment Management Division. Prior to her role at MSK, Ava worked at Lazard in the Investment Banking Healthcare M&A Group. Ava graduated from Yale University, receiving a B.A. in Economics and B.A. with Distinction in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology. During her time at Yale, Ava was a member of the Division I Track & Field Team, a recipient of the TSAI Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (CITY) Student Catalyst Fund, and a panelist for the Yale Alumni Association 2021 Support for Seniors. Additionally, Ava is an alumna of Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio.