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Helping people expand their families is more than a job to me, it is my calling. My work is infused with personal connections, from the loss of my son, which motivated me to begin my program, to my six years of infertility treatments, to my wonderful resolution with the birth of my twins through ovum donation. There is not a moment in my many years of facilitating when I haven’t felt privileged to be able to help people at such a defining moment in their lives. Choosing a donor is one of the most important and deeply emotional experiences one can face. My superior staff and I understand the nuances, stresses, and blessings people experience at this pivotal time. As I look back at the faces of the lovely couples we have helped, the darling babies who have been born, and finally the tremendous women who have given such gifts, I know that I have spent my career in the company of angels and witnessed miracles of science and the human heart.
I have a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch University and am licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist in California since 1993. In my former careers I was a model and an actress.
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I grew up in Louisiana and studied Radio/TV/and Film at Northeast LA University. I then went on to graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. I have always loved reading (especially crime novels), writing and adventure sports: hiking, repelling, white water rafting, kickboxing, etc. I have the most wonderful dog in the world, Max, who recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his back leg. He’s less one appendage now, but as healthy, happy and spoiled (even more so playing the “handicapped dog” card) as he has ever been! This career path has allowed me to meet the most amazing people. Our surrogates and their husbands are some of the most selfless and incredible people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Sometimes this job can be heartbreaking, but when a couple holds their baby for the first time it more than makes up for the setbacks. I love being a part of a process that realizes a dream for people who had almost given up hope. |
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I am originally from Northern California, and I moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduating college with a Degree in Film & Television. In early 2007, I was given the wonderful opportunity to begin working with Shelley Smith. Being a part of such an amazing staff and seeing couples achieve their dreams as parents is very satisfying. Last year I was able to successfully donate stem cells for my ailing brother. Having been able to help him, and knowing I have the chance to work in an environment where I can help others is incredible. It is wonderful to witness the complete journey people experience through our Surrogacy Program, and work with the most selfless donors and recipients in The Egg Donor Program. There is something truly amazing when for us as the journey ends with the birth of a beautiful child, and we know the couple is just beginning their experience |
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I grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Sherman Oaks as a young teenager. My background is in training, sales, and finance. I’m married and having two young daughters myself, I understand the joy that being a parent brings. I started working with The Egg Donor program this year and it has been a wonderful experience. Working with Shelley Smith has been inspiring and gives me the drive to help others achieve their dreams of having a child. When not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband and two girls. During my quiet time I love to read books. I can spend hours in the bookstore! |
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I am originally from Michigan. I entered this field of Surrogacy through a friend. I never dreamed of moving into this type of job. Nor did I realize what a blessing it would be. I didn’t know how extraordinary it was to be a Surrogate. In the short time that I have been here I have seen such wonderful people trying to have babies that for one reason or other are unable to but have so much love to give a child and so desperately try and try again with such hope and faith. The process of matching a Surrogate to a couple is so amazing. The thought, love, selflessness, passion, soul, and heart that goes into this sometimes long process of bringing a life into this world is astounding. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing, miraculous journey for all involved. Every day I am reminded of how precious life is and that we should not take our lives or being able to bring a life into this world for granted. I look forward to your journey. |
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I was born and raised in a small town in Northern San Diego County. I was lucky enough to join the Egg Donor Program's amazing team at the beginning of 2008, and now, I am able to connect everyday with wonderful donors and recipient couples on such a special level. I am so thankful for the beautiful, honest, and giving donors that are a part of our program. The great recipient couples that we work with let me into their hearts and families and allow me to be a part of such an amazing process. It is my pleasure to help people that are so full of love. I truly enjoy working with Shelley and a wonderful staff that makes people's hopes and dreams a reality. I studied Dramatic Arts at UC Irvine and I have been a professionally trained singer for over 10 years. Singing original songs for live audiences helps me to connect with people in a different, but equally very special way and it brings me so much joy. |
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I was born in Paris, France and grew up in Spain, daughter of an amazing painter and artist Salvador Maron and famous 60’s model & designer Willy van Rooy and younger sister of an amazing designer who still lives in Madrid, Spain. I moved with my parents to Los Angeles when I was 13 to pursue modeling. I have been an entrepreneur for a large part of my adult life and my major interests are fashion and art. I am married to a wonderful man and have 2 children and expecting my third. I can only imagine the thrill of a couple being able to attain their dream of starting a family through this wonderful program, I am now part of this great team of women and most of all I am able to see Shelley Smith do what she does with so much passion and love which is to guide and help these amazing people. |
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Having grown up in Calgary, Canada, I moved to Los Angeles in 1997. Though my family remains there, it was an easy decision to make: after multiple pilgrimages with my family to Newport Beach, Hollywood, and Disneyland, the freeways of Southern California were almost as familiar to me as the Trans-Canada Highway (and even today, travel remains one of my favorite pastimes!). Originally, I moved to follow the dream of so many – acting. While waiting for that elusive break, I began working alongside an accountant at a small firm. That job lasted over eight years, and the career much longer, sustaining me through one adventure after another. My passion turned from acting to history, and in 2008 I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in History. The experience and relationships I culled in accounting over the last 12 years have been invaluable, and eventually lead to the opportunity to work with Shelley Smith. It is truly inspirational to see Shelley, and everyone else here, help breathe hope into dreams almost forgotten. I feel fortunate to work in a place where generosity and graciousness abound, and gifts of happiness to loving couples are a daily occurrence. |
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