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May Institute Named One of Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe

10/27/25


Randolph, Mass. — May Institute, a national nonprofit provider of services for autistic individuals and individuals with other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders, has been named number 44 on The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe’s 2025 list of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. This marks the ninth year that May Institute has earned a place on this prestigious list.

The Women’s Edge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in leadership, works to champion the success and influence of women-led businesses. Through its annual list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses, the organization honors exceptional for-profit and nonprofit institutions whose leadership, innovation, and impact continue to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy and enrich its communities.

According to The Women’s Edge, these Top 100 companies have a combined statewide revenue of $141 billion, with total employees worldwide of 477,569, and total employees in Massachusetts of 100,428. Additionally, women-led businesses make up 22% of the Gross Domestic Product in the Commonwealth. Human services organizations comprise 21% of the Top 100.

“It is deeply meaningful and an incredible honor to stand alongside these esteemed women leaders who are shaping the future of Massachusetts,” said Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute. “This recognition is a testament to the strength of our team of over two thousand extraordinary professionals. They are the driving force behind our impact—empowering individuals, advancing evidence-based care, and building more compassionate and inclusive communities.”

The Top 100 winners were honored at an awards ceremony on October 24 at a celebratory breakfast event. The names of the winning organizations and their leaders were published in the Globe Magazine’s Women & Power issue [link requires subscription] on October 26.

About May Institute
May Institute is a national leader in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based interdisciplinary care for autistic individuals and those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders. Founded over 70 years ago as a nonprofit organization, we provide exceptional educational, clinical, and habilitative services across the lifespan—unlocking potential and empowering individuals and families to thrive. As home to the National Autism Center, May advances the field through research that elevates practice globally. For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org.

 

 

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May Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, marital status, socioeconomic status, homelessness, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at the Institute, admission or access to the Institute, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that the Institute operates. The Institute is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI); disability (Section 504); sex (Title IX); or age (Age Act). Inquiries concerning the application of each of these statutes and their implementing regulations to the Institute may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (617) 289-0111 or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to Pamela Raymond, Title IX Coordinator at 1.800.437.1200  ext.1252 or compliance@mayinstitute.org or May Institute 14 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368.

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