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      <image:title>Q&amp;A - How do donors feel after donating embryos? The story of one embryo donor meeting her recipients' son for the first time</image:title>
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      <image:title>Q&amp;A - How do I explain to my children their genetic roots, and how they’re connected to their donor-siblings?</image:title>
      <image:caption>2. Children love picture books, especially ones that include pictures of themselves! Create a personalized picture book, including immediate and extended family, plus relevant contributors like gamete donors and the donating family, too. Your book will be unique, special to your family, based on your child’s family origins. What’s important is that he/she can see all of the people who love him/her and helped to create his family.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Q&amp;A - How do I explain to my children their genetic roots, and how they’re connected to their donor-siblings?</image:title>
      <image:caption>You Were Made for Me by Sheri Sturniolo Of all the books specific to donation, this is my son’s favorite. He loves that it’s rhyme-y with pictures of all the things he likes - butterflies, trains, musical instruments, puzzles… and truly tells the story of embryo donation in a child friendly way, describing the trip to the doctor, giving people with “pieces you need” to make a baby, and pregnancy. It is both real and a story of love. My favorite part - Sheri created versions for different family types, so now I have the one for Single Moms by Choice.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Q&amp;A - How do I explain to my children their genetic roots, and how they’re connected to their donor-siblings?</image:title>
      <image:caption>We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty Not about embryo donation, but an awesome book sharing different types of families, including some who look like each other, others who don’t. What makes a family is being there for each other. Every page shows 10 different family types, all sticking together through thick and through thin. Even though every family is different, the love is all the same. My kids LOVE this book. If time on a page is any reference to his appreciation, my son loved this book 50 times more than any other book when he was two!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Q&amp;A - How do I explain to my children their genetic roots, and how they’re connected to their donor-siblings?</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Pea That Was Me Volume 3: An Embryo Donation Story by Kimberly Kluger-Bell In this light-hearted book with cute pictures and kid humor, very nice people donated an extra pea (embryo) that a doctor put into mommy’s tummy to create “me.” I find it an easy read and more importantly, entertaining and simplistic enough for a young child or toddler. Customized to different IVF stories, volume 3 is for children conceived through embryo donation. It’s not perfectly customized to accommodate the extra nuance of solo parenting, but still an easy fun read. It has room to fill in your own details as well, and appropriate for both anonymous and known embryo donation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mommy, Did I Grow in Your Tummy? by Elaine Gordon This book explains five methods for having a baby: IVF, sperm or egg donation, surrogacy, and adoption, introduced with accurate vocabulary, and explained in a way that a child 3 – 8 yrs old can understand. The book is more education than story, but the cleverly inconclusive ending allows for parents to incorporate questions to their own child about where they (or their donated genetic siblings) came from, thereby sharing their own story.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One More Giraffe by Kim Noble This sweet and very simple story touches on how a giraffe couple want a baby to love very much and need help from another giraffe and a doctor monkey to become parents. It’s a relevant introduction to egg or embryo donation and the love that parents have for their donated children, but seems to be only available electronically or inter-library loan, so may not be worth the hunt.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Families, Families, Families! by Suzanne Lang Brightly colored adorable animals demonstrate all kinds of nontraditional families in very simple language. It doesn’t reference fertility or embryo donation, but it’s a great book to introduce toddlers to the idea of different family types. I personally think it’s adorable, and my son wasn’t as into it…yet! I’ll keep trying because I love the pictures and the easy to understand message!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Extra Button by Jules Blundell A gingerbread couple wanted more than anything to have their own family. They travel long distances on foot through dark forests and deep rivers on the hope that someone in this foreign mysterious land far away has an extra button that may be able to help them have a child. It’s a longer read, so more appropriate for 3 – 6 yrs old. I personally found it a little too close to home, and wasn’t really excited about reliving that dark forest and deep river with only hope guiding me forward.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg A children’s picture book about conception to delivery that explores the science of where babies come from, including IVF, donation, surrogacy and more. It’s education vs. story, and geared to Pre-K to 8 years old, so maybe that’s why my little guy didn’t dig it. The story also doesn’t gender people or body parts, which seems a little unnatural given it’s a book about the science of baby making.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ruby’s story: An Embryo Adoption Journey by W. Kathryn Clark A Single Mom by Choice recounts her journey to parenthood via donated embryo to her 5 year old. It’s the only book I’ve seen so far that addresses a solo fertility effort. While I haven’t read it, I love the idea and I did quickly flip through at a friend’s house! There are a lot of words so would need to be adjusted for a child’s age if they’re very young. My friend’s daughter who’s 19 months wants to read it every day right now, so that’s a good sign.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Chicken Who Couldn’t Lay Eggs by Taylor Brandon This illustrated book explains the path of infertility to motherhood. A fun way to engage adults and children into the discussion of the origin of their lives.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Training Wheels by Chris Barrett and Sally B. Hunter A five-year-old boy named Miles learns about his birth through an open embryo donation from a couple in California – intended for 4 – 8 yr olds. This is the only book I’ve seen that directly addresses the new family dynamics of genetic siblings. I’m excited to read this one!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy em-babies! This adorable little guy and his sister, frozen in 2014, were gifted from and to Single Moms by Choice - the seeds to start Embryo Connections.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy em-babies! This adorable little guy and his sister, frozen in 2014, were gifted from and to Single Moms by Choice - the seeds to start Embryo Connections.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2021-09-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Deb &amp; Sam at the park 12 months</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Deb’s super hero embabies making their way to a peak 2021</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Eve Feinberg, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Medical Director, Northwestern Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine | Associate Professor, Department of Ob/Gyn, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Feinberg is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and serves as the REI Fellowship Program Director as well as the Medical Director for Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine.  She is the immediate past-President of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is an Associate Editor for Fertility and Sterility and the creator and co-host of Fertility and Sterility On-Air podcast.  Dr. Feinberg is a fierce advocate for women’s health and reproductive choice and and has written opinion pieces have been published in the Washington Post, STATnews, Rewire, The Hill and Time magazine. She serves on the national medical committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of American. Dr. Feinberg is also the Founder and President of the Chicago Coalition for Family Building, a collaborative not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility.  She is also the proud mom of 3 children made with love and science.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Hugh Taylor, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Anita O'Keeffe Young Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology at Yale University. Dr. Hugh Taylor received his undergraduate training at Yale University and received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale. His postdoctoral training included a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as a fellowship in Molecular Biology, both at Yale. Dr. Taylor is a board-certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology. His clinical research centers on endometriosis and fibroids. His basic science research focuses on uterine development, endometriosis, endocrine disruption, and on stem cells. He is a recipient of 10 National Institutes of Health research grants, directs The Yale Center for Reproductive Biology, and has published more than 400 articles in leading medical journals. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has served as President of the Society for Reproductive Investigation and is the president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2021. His clinical interests include IVF, infertility, endometriosis, implantation, menopause, uterine anomalies, and Asherman's syndrome.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Jennifer Fay Kawwass, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Associate Professor, Reproductive Endocrinology &amp; Infertility, Gyn/OB, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, Emory Reproductive Center | Research and Registry Committees, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology | Guest Researcher, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Kawwass, a graduate of Davidson College and University of Virginia Medical School, moved to Atlanta in 2007 to begin her Ob/Gyn Residency and REI Fellowship training at Emory University during which time she received numerous teaching, surgical, and research awards and was elected by her faculty and peers as an Administrative Chief Resident. She is a member of the ASRM Zika Task Force and the ASRM COVID 10 Task Force. Her publications have received national press, including interviews by the Associated Press and USA Today.  She is among a handful of physicians nationally who were chosen by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine to participate in the CREST Scholars Program. Dr. Kawwass is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Kawwass’ interests outside of medicine include distance running, foreign travel, and spending time at the beach with her husband and two children.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Robin Fogle, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fertility Specialist, Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine Robin H. Fogle, MD, joined Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine in the Fall of 2007 after completing her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogle earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering Summa Cum Laude from Tulane University and her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she was awarded the prestigious Janet Glasgow citation for academic distinction. Dr. Fogle completed her residency at Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia, where her faculty and peers elected her to serve as chief resident from 1999-2000. Dr. Fogle has received several awards for her research as a fertility specialist, including the Menopause Research Award and Val Davajan Fellow Award from the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Additionally, she has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She was recently named an Atlanta Top Doctor in the field of reproductive endocrinology. A native of Texas, Dr. Fogle's interests outside of medicine include spending time with her family, jogging and ballet. She is married with three sons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Sarah Lee, RN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nurse Manager, Reproductive Medicine Associates CO / Conceptions Reproductive Associates Sarah is a graduate of the Denver School of Nursing. She is a strong supporter of embryo donation, and built the internal Conceptions embryo donation program from the ground up.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Michael Baker, PhD, HCLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Embryology Laboratory Director, Aspire Fertility TX and Main Line Fertility Dr. Michael Baker serves as Inception Lab Director for practices across the US including Aspire Fertility in TX, Main Line Fertility in PA, and Pacific Fertility Center in CA as the Embryology Laboratory Director and the lead Embryologist. He fell in love with Embryology the day he first witnessed a sperm fertilize an egg and passionately supports embryo donation from the vantage point of the IVF laboratory.  Michael majored in Genetics at Texas A&amp;M University and obtained his Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology from U.T. Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his embryology training at the largest IVF clinic in Florida where he optimized his technical skill set and honed his success rates. Dr. Baker is certified by the American Board of Bioanalysts as a Technical Supervisor in Embryology and as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director. Michael is also the President of the Colorado Association of Reproductive Biologists (CART), a regional professional embryology organization dedicated to continued education and the improvement of fertility treatment across the state of Colorado.  Dr. Baker’s expertise in regard to embryology, genetics and embryo cryopreservation provides EC with a deep scientific understanding of embryo quality, further optimizing the chances of success for each and every embryo donation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Madeline Licker Feingold, Ph.D.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Licensed Psychologist Madeline Licker Feingold, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in since 1985 and has extensive experience in infertility counseling and in all aspects of alternative family building through egg, sperm, and embryo donation and gestational surrogacy, consulting with intended parents and gamete donors, and facilitating collaborative reproduction arrangements. Dr. Feingold has served as the Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, is a Mental Health Advisor to Parents Via Egg Donation, and has been a former member of the Mental Health Advisory Group for Resolve.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Deb Rich, PhD, LP, CPLC</image:title>
      <image:caption>Psychologist &amp; Owner, Shoshana Center for Reproductive Health Psychology Deb Rich has a vision to engage perinatal professionals in cross-disciplinary collaboration through interactive small group training, consultation on program development and participating in community resource allocation. Her clinical specialties include challenges of pregnancy including pregnancy loss, infant death, diagnosis of severe fetal abnormality and infertility. Expertise in LGBTQ+family building. Professional and academic teaching. It is the rare psychotherapist who has trained with national perinatal leadership for over 30 years. In addition, she served 13 years as Coordinator of Pregnancy Loss Services embedded within the Perinatal Service Line of a major medical system, a position nearly always held by nurses. As the first and only person in that role, she was instrumental in program development, implementation of medical best practice and staff training. This exposure informs her deep understanding of the experience from the perspective of the patient and the caregivers. Other exceptional qualifications: Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) certified 1989, RTS National Faculty since 2006. Founding Board Member of Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance 2002. Creator of MommaCare TM training and consultation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Ellen Trachman, JD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Trachman Law Center (TLC), Colorado Surrogacy, and Montana Surrogacy Ellen Trachman founded Trachman Law Center, LLC in order to bring dedicated and compassionate legal representation to those wishing to build a family through assisted reproductive technology. Ms. Trachman completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and law school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the American Bar Association Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, the Colorado LGBT Bar Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and RESOLVE, the national infertility association. Ellen brings dedicated and compassionate legal representation to those wishing to build a family through assisted reproductive technology. She listens to your needs, and develops an agreement that works for both parties and stands up to the law. TLC supports all donors and recipients. Ellen is an advocate for helping families, adept at managing embryo law in all 50 states, and experienced with most fertility clinics across the US. She is a wise listener and astute guide in the process. Ellen is also the mother of 4 beautiful children.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Marla Neufeld, Esq.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Partner, Greenspoon Marder LLP Marla Neufeld is a partner in Greenspoon Marder’s Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology practice group, which she founded, and represents parties working with a surrogate, egg, sperm or embryo donor. Ms. Neufeld experienced her own infertility journey for many years and ultimately worked with a gestational surrogate to build her own family. She co-authored a book published by the American Bar Association titled, The ABA Guide to Assisted Reproduction: Techniques, Legal Issues and Pathways to Success and was the winner of the Law360, Distinguished Legal Writing Awards, Burton Awards for her article she co-authored  titled, The A, B, Cs (along with CDCs and FDAs) of Regulatory Implications over Assisted Reproductive Technology” published in the ABA Health Law Journal in 2019. Drawing from her own personal journey with infertility and the use of a gestational surrogate, Ms. Neufeld utilizes her transactional law background and combines it with her compassion and understanding of the surrogacy and adoption process. She focuses on helping others start a family using the available third party reproductive technologies and adoption laws. Legal services offered include representation on behalf of intended parents, surrogates, egg, sperm, and embryo donation agreements, finalization of parental right proceedings and adoption proceedings in Florida.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Amy Erickson Hagen, MS, TS (ABB)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Vice President of Special Projects and Quality Assurance, ReproTech, Ltd Amy received her Master of Science in Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University and BS in Animal and Range Science from North Dakota State University. Amy joined ReproTech in 2015 and has over 12 years of project management and regulatory compliance experience in the reproductive industry. Amy served as Corporate Compliance Officer at Genetics &amp; IVF Institute which includes a sperm bank, egg bank and infertility practice. Her experience ranges from placental IUGR research, Laboratory Technician at an IVF clinic to Cryobank Manager and Technical Director. Amy has advocated for sperm banking prior to cancer treatment through partnering with Fertile Hope and LIVESTRONG to offer a national financial aid program for cancer patients to bank sperm and a mail-in sperm banking kit as recognized in the Wall Street Journal. Amy currently serves on the Programs Committee with the American Association of Tissue Banks, holds membership in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories, and RESOLVE, as well as the American Board of Bioanalysts. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children watching sporting events and attending the kid’s activities.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - CryoStork Team</image:title>
      <image:caption>CryoStork, the fertility arm of Cryoport, is the largest shipper of reproductive materials. They are experts and provide support along the way to ensure a smooth transport. Coordinating through Embryo Connections allows for seamless communication with all parties, included insurance, and a discount vs. the market rate.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Eve Feinberg, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Medical Director, Northwestern Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine | Associate Professor, Department of Ob/Gyn, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Feinberg is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and serves as the REI Fellowship Program Director as well as the Medical Director for Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine.  She is the immediate past-President of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is an Associate Editor for Fertility and Sterility and the creator and co-host of Fertility and Sterility On-Air podcast.  Dr. Feinberg is a fierce advocate for women’s health and reproductive choice and and has written opinion pieces have been published in the Washington Post, STATnews, Rewire, The Hill and Time magazine. She serves on the national medical committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of American. Dr. Feinberg is also the Founder and President of the Chicago Coalition for Family Building, a collaborative not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility.  She is also the proud mom of 3 children made with love and science.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Hugh Taylor, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Anita O'Keeffe Young Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology at Yale University. Dr. Hugh Taylor received his undergraduate training at Yale University and received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale. His postdoctoral training included a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as a fellowship in Molecular Biology, both at Yale. Dr. Taylor is a board-certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology. His clinical research centers on endometriosis and fibroids. His basic science research focuses on uterine development, endometriosis, endocrine disruption, and on stem cells. He is a recipient of 10 National Institutes of Health research grants, directs The Yale Center for Reproductive Biology, and has published more than 400 articles in leading medical journals. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has served as President of the Society for Reproductive Investigation and is the president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2021. His clinical interests include IVF, infertility, endometriosis, implantation, menopause, uterine anomalies, and Asherman's syndrome.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Jennifer Fay Kawwass, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Associate Professor, Reproductive Endocrinology &amp; Infertility, Gyn/OB, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, Emory Reproductive Center | Research and Registry Committees, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology | Guest Researcher, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Kawwass, a graduate of Davidson College and University of Virginia Medical School, moved to Atlanta in 2007 to begin her Ob/Gyn Residency and REI Fellowship training at Emory University during which time she received numerous teaching, surgical, and research awards and was elected by her faculty and peers as an Administrative Chief Resident. She is a member of the ASRM Zika Task Force and the ASRM COVID 10 Task Force. Her publications have received national press, including interviews by the Associated Press and USA Today.  She is among a handful of physicians nationally who were chosen by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine to participate in the CREST Scholars Program. Dr. Kawwass is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Kawwass’ interests outside of medicine include distance running, foreign travel, and spending time at the beach with her husband and two children.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Robin Fogle, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fertility Specialist, Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine Robin H. Fogle, MD, joined Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine in the Fall of 2007 after completing her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogle earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering Summa Cum Laude from Tulane University and her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she was awarded the prestigious Janet Glasgow citation for academic distinction. Dr. Fogle completed her residency at Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia, where her faculty and peers elected her to serve as chief resident from 1999-2000. Dr. Fogle has received several awards for her research as a fertility specialist, including the Menopause Research Award and Val Davajan Fellow Award from the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Additionally, she has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She was recently named an Atlanta Top Doctor in the field of reproductive endocrinology. A native of Texas, Dr. Fogle's interests outside of medicine include spending time with her family, jogging and ballet. She is married with three sons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Sarah Lee, RN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nurse Manager, Reproductive Medicine Associates CO / Conceptions Reproductive Associates Sarah is a graduate of the Denver School of Nursing. She is a strong supporter of embryo donation, and built the internal Conceptions embryo donation program from the ground up.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Michael Baker, PhD, HCLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Embryology Laboratory Director, Aspire Fertility TX and Main Line Fertility Dr. Michael Baker serves as Inception Lab Director for practices across the US including Aspire Fertility in TX, Main Line Fertility in PA, and Pacific Fertility Center in CA as the Embryology Laboratory Director and the lead Embryologist. He fell in love with Embryology the day he first witnessed a sperm fertilize an egg and passionately supports embryo donation from the vantage point of the IVF laboratory.  Michael majored in Genetics at Texas A&amp;M University and obtained his Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology from U.T. Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his embryology training at the largest IVF clinic in Florida where he optimized his technical skill set and honed his success rates. Dr. Baker is certified by the American Board of Bioanalysts as a Technical Supervisor in Embryology and as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director. Michael is also the President of the Colorado Association of Reproductive Biologists (CART), a regional professional embryology organization dedicated to continued education and the improvement of fertility treatment across the state of Colorado.  Dr. Baker’s expertise in regard to embryology, genetics and embryo cryopreservation provides EC with a deep scientific understanding of embryo quality, further optimizing the chances of success for each and every embryo donation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Madeline Licker Feingold, Ph.D.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Licensed Psychologist Madeline Licker Feingold, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in since 1985 and has extensive experience in infertility counseling and in all aspects of alternative family building through egg, sperm, and embryo donation and gestational surrogacy, consulting with intended parents and gamete donors, and facilitating collaborative reproduction arrangements. Dr. Feingold has served as the Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, is a Mental Health Advisor to Parents Via Egg Donation, and has been a former member of the Mental Health Advisory Group for Resolve.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Deb Rich, PhD, LP, CPLC</image:title>
      <image:caption>Psychologist &amp; Owner, Shoshana Center for Reproductive Health Psychology Deb Rich has a vision to engage perinatal professionals in cross-disciplinary collaboration through interactive small group training, consultation on program development and participating in community resource allocation. Her clinical specialties include challenges of pregnancy including pregnancy loss, infant death, diagnosis of severe fetal abnormality and infertility. Expertise in LGBTQ+family building. Professional and academic teaching. It is the rare psychotherapist who has trained with national perinatal leadership for over 30 years. In addition, she served 13 years as Coordinator of Pregnancy Loss Services embedded within the Perinatal Service Line of a major medical system, a position nearly always held by nurses. As the first and only person in that role, she was instrumental in program development, implementation of medical best practice and staff training. This exposure informs her deep understanding of the experience from the perspective of the patient and the caregivers. Other exceptional qualifications: Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) certified 1989, RTS National Faculty since 2006. Founding Board Member of Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance 2002. Creator of MommaCare TM training and consultation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Ellen Trachman, JD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Trachman Law Center (TLC), Colorado Surrogacy, and Montana Surrogacy Ellen Trachman founded Trachman Law Center, LLC in order to bring dedicated and compassionate legal representation to those wishing to build a family through assisted reproductive technology. Ms. Trachman completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and law school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the American Bar Association Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, the Colorado LGBT Bar Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and RESOLVE, the national infertility association. Ellen brings dedicated and compassionate legal representation to those wishing to build a family through assisted reproductive technology. She listens to your needs, and develops an agreement that works for both parties and stands up to the law. TLC supports all donors and recipients. Ellen is an advocate for helping families, adept at managing embryo law in all 50 states, and experienced with most fertility clinics across the US. She is a wise listener and astute guide in the process. Ellen is also the mother of 4 beautiful children.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Advisors and Supporters - Marla Neufeld, Esq.</image:title>
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