2013 Fertility Planit Speakers

Confirmed speakers and moderators for the 2013 Fertility Planit Show include:

  • Dr. Randine Lewis

    Dr. Randine Lewis

    The Fertile Soul Founder

    Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure, has become the leading expert in treating infertility conditions naturally. Her powerful Eastern program combined with her vast knowledge of Western reproductive medicine has helped many thousands of woman throughout the world, get back their fertility, their hope, and their lives. Dr. Lewis be

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  • Dan Bucatinsky

    Dan Bucatinsky

    ABC TV's "Scandal" Plays JAMES

    Dan Bucatinsky wrote, produced, and starred in indie romantic comedy All Over the Guy (Lionsgate). In 2003 he and partner Lisa Kudrow founded Is Or Isn't Entertainment, which produced the cult, Emmy-nominated HBO comedy The Comeback co-starring Bucatinsky as publicist, Billy Stanton. Their acclaimed docu-series Who Do You Think You Are? recentl

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  • Tara Stiles

    Tara Stiles

    Strala Yoga Founder/Instructor

    Named "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Tara Stiles has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition and every day well being. Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Lucky, InStyle, Esquire, Shape, and Self and has been p

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  • Dan Savage

    Dan Savage

    Writer, TV Personality, Activist

    Dan Savage is a writer, TV personality, and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships.

    Savage's sex advice column, "Savage Love," is syndicated in newspapers and websites throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is the Editorial Director of The Stranger, Seattle's

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  • Mark Surrey M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

    Mark Surrey M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

    Southern California Reproductive Center SCRC Medical Director

    Co-founder and Medical Director of the Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Mark Surrey is a leader in the field of fertility and reproductive medicine, including reproductive surgery and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Surrey, a reproductive endocrinologist, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He serves as a Clinical

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  • Shonda Rhimes

    Shonda Rhimes

    Grey's Anatomy, Scandal Award-winning screenwriter and producer

    Shonda Rhimes is the creator of the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy," which chronicles the personal and professional lives of surgical residents in Seattle, "Private Practice," which follows Addison Montgomery and her friends at Oceanside Wellness Group and "Scandal," which revolves around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.

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  • Monica Corcoran

    Monica Corcoran

    Author/Writer

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  • Stacie Krajchir-Tom

    Stacie Krajchir-Tom

    Writer, Producer, Contributor at The Huffington Post

    Stacie Krajchir-Tom has worked as a television producer for 15 years. Her experience ranges from working in morning television for NBC to producing an Emmy winning consumer and cooking show. While working at the entertainment new show Extra, Stacie produced all the style, fashion and beauty segments as well as celebrity interviews and spend man

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  • Richard Vaughn Esq.

    Richard Vaughn Esq.

    International Fertility Law Group Founding Partner

    Attorney Richard B. Vaughn has combined his legal background with his passion and pride in forming his own family through surrogacy and egg donation to help form International Fertility Law Group (IFLG). As an IFLG partner, Rich provides legal services nationwide and internationally to others who want to build their families through assisted re

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  • Andrew Vorzimer

    Andrew Vorzimer

    Egg Donation Inc. Attorney

    Mr. Vorzimer was born in New York. He is admitted as an attorney in California; U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: Mr. Vorzimer attended Harvard University; University of Miami (B.B.A.); and Whittier College School of Law (J.D. Magna Cum La

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  • Dr. Janis Goldman PhD

    Dr. Janis Goldman PhD

    Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst

     Dr. Goldman is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, as well as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA.  She has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since the 1980’s helping women, men, couples and families cope with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, high-risk pregnancies, and assisted reproduction.  She conducted award-winning research on the

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  • Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos MA

    Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos MA Speakers Listing | Fertility Planit

    2013 Fertility Planit Speakers

    Confirmed speakers and moderators for the 2013 Fertility Planit Show include:

    • Dr. Randine Lewis

      Dr. Randine Lewis

      The Fertile Soul Founder

      Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure, has become the leading expert in treating infertility conditions naturally. Her powerful Eastern program combined with her vast knowledge of Western reproductive medicine has helped many thousands of woman throughout the world, get back their fertility, their hope, and their lives. Dr. Lewis be

      ... view profile

    • Dan Bucatinsky

      Dan Bucatinsky

      ABC TV's "Scandal" Plays JAMES

      Dan Bucatinsky wrote, produced, and starred in indie romantic comedy All Over the Guy (Lionsgate). In 2003 he and partner Lisa Kudrow founded Is Or Isn't Entertainment, which produced the cult, Emmy-nominated HBO comedy The Comeback co-starring Bucatinsky as publicist, Billy Stanton. Their acclaimed docu-series Who Do You Think You Are? recentl

      ... view profile

    • Tara Stiles

      Tara Stiles

      Strala Yoga Founder/Instructor

      Named "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Tara Stiles has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition and every day well being. Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Lucky, InStyle, Esquire, Shape, and Self and has been p

      ... view profile

    • Dan Savage

      Dan Savage

      Writer, TV Personality, Activist

      Dan Savage is a writer, TV personality, and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships.

      Savage's sex advice column, "Savage Love," is syndicated in newspapers and websites throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is the Editorial Director of The Stranger, Seattle's

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    • Mark Surrey M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

      Mark Surrey M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

      Southern California Reproductive Center SCRC Medical Director

      Co-founder and Medical Director of the Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Mark Surrey is a leader in the field of fertility and reproductive medicine, including reproductive surgery and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Surrey, a reproductive endocrinologist, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He serves as a Clinical

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    • Shonda Rhimes

      Shonda Rhimes

      Grey's Anatomy, Scandal Award-winning screenwriter and producer

      Shonda Rhimes is the creator of the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy," which chronicles the personal and professional lives of surgical residents in Seattle, "Private Practice," which follows Addison Montgomery and her friends at Oceanside Wellness Group and "Scandal," which revolves around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.

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    • Monica Corcoran

      Monica Corcoran

      Author/Writer

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    • Stacie Krajchir-Tom

      Stacie Krajchir-Tom

      Writer, Producer, Contributor at The Huffington Post

      Stacie Krajchir-Tom has worked as a television producer for 15 years. Her experience ranges from working in morning television for NBC to producing an Emmy winning consumer and cooking show. While working at the entertainment new show Extra, Stacie produced all the style, fashion and beauty segments as well as celebrity interviews and spend man

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    • Richard Vaughn Esq.

      Richard Vaughn Esq.

      International Fertility Law Group Founding Partner

      Attorney Richard B. Vaughn has combined his legal background with his passion and pride in forming his own family through surrogacy and egg donation to help form International Fertility Law Group (IFLG). As an IFLG partner, Rich provides legal services nationwide and internationally to others who want to build their families through assisted re

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    • Andrew Vorzimer

      Andrew Vorzimer

      Egg Donation Inc. Attorney

      Mr. Vorzimer was born in New York. He is admitted as an attorney in California; U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: Mr. Vorzimer attended Harvard University; University of Miami (B.B.A.); and Whittier College School of Law (J.D. Magna Cum La

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    • Dr. Janis Goldman PhD

      Dr. Janis Goldman PhD

      Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst

       Dr. Goldman is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, as well as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA.  She has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since the 1980’s helping women, men, couples and families cope with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, high-risk pregnancies, and assisted reproduction.  She conducted award-winning research on the

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    • Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos MA

      Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos MA

      Global IVF Co-Founder

      Kathryn became a mother of identical twins boys after suffering through five years of infertility. This included 6 fresh IVES. 3 frozen embryos transfers, more than 100 embryos, 2 Gestational Surrogates and 1 Egg Donor. Soon after her son's births. Kathryn took her unwitting education in infertility, combined it with her organizational acumen &... view profile

    • Davina Fankhauser

      Davina Fankhauser

      Fertility Within Reach Co-Founder and President

      Davina Fankhauser, a trained educator and counselor, is a long-term family and children's advocate with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Communications and a Master's Degree in Education. She has experience managing the national helpline and online services for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Organization and has served as Director of Ad

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    • Lisa Manterfield

      Lisa Manterfield

      Life Without Baby Author

      Lisa Manterfield is an author, blogger, speaker, and coach. As the founder of LifeWithoutBaby.com, she has built an international online community to help women come to terms with being childless-not-by-choice. She is the author of the recently released memoir I'm Taking My Eggs and Going Home: How One Woman Dared to Say No to Motherhood, t

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    • Holly Gregg

      Holly Gregg

      Ready To Be A Mom Blogger, Parent via FET and 2012 RESOLVE/Hope Award Blog of the Year Winner

      After three years of infertility struggles including IVF, miscarriage, and many negative pregnancy tests, Holly Gregg and her husband Chad, became parents through a frozen embryo transfer. Ms. Gregg began her blog, ?Ready to be a Mom? in order to work through the pain and difficulties of her journey toward motherhood, and in doing so found an i

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    • Brigitte Adams

      Brigitte Adams

      Eggsurance.com Founder & CEO

      Brigitte is the Founder/CEO of Eggsurance, the first independent, non-clinic related education and community website devoted to everything egg freezing. Raised in Hong Kong, Brigitte received her BA from Vassar College, MA from Middlebury College and MBA from the University of San Francisco. After freezing her own eggs in 2011 at age 39, Brigit

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    • Elias Lefferman Ph.D.

      Elias Lefferman Ph.D.

      Vista Del Mar President/CEO

      Elias Lefferman, Ph.D., President/Chief Executive Officer of Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, has served at the agency since 1976.  He was the Unit Director for Senior Boys in the agency’s residential treatment program until 1985.  After earning his doctorate in Clinical Psychology, he became the Director of Adoptions and Foster Care at VDM

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    • Ken Cook

      Ken Cook

      Environmental Working Group President

      Ken Cook, EWG's president and co-founder, is widely recognized as one of the environmental community's most prominent and effective critics of establishment agriculture and U.S. farm policy. Under Cook, EWG's break-through innovation has been the creation of easy-to-use, online consumer databases to analyze toxic pollution in people, governm... view profile

    • Santiago Munné PhD

      Santiago Munné PhD

      Reprogenetics Founder / Director

      Dr. Munné is the Founder and Director of Reprogenetics. Originally from Barcelona, Dr. Munné gained his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh and in 1991, joined Dr. Jacques Cohen at the Cornell University Medical College located in New York City. It was at Cornell, he developed the first Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (P

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    • Dr. Richard Marrs

      Dr. Richard Marrs

      California Fertility Partners Leading reproductive endocrinologist

      Dr. Richard P. Marrs M.D. is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He attended medical school and completed postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas. Dr. Marrs completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of... view profile

    • Mylene Yao , M.D.

      Mylene Yao , M.D.

      Univfy Inc. Co-founder and CEO

      Mylene W. M. Yao is co-founder and CEO of Univfy Inc., a privately held company that develops personalized prognostics for fertility patients and physicians. In her previous role as a National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded investigator and assistant professor at Stanford University,

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    • Nicole Lawson

      Nicole Lawson

      Baby Quest Foundation Co-Founder

      Like many young females, I pictured myself going to college, beginning a career, meeting a great partner, planning a storybook wedding, and eventually having children. At 28, I was well on my way, having become a television executive with a wonderful husband and living in a cute, modest house with a white picket fence. My plans were on schedule... view profile

    • Susan Pinsky

      Susan Pinsky

      IVF Advocate; Devoted Wife of Dr. Drew & Proud Mother of Triplets

      Susan Pinsky is mostly known at as a "Mother of triplets" from Pasadena California and married to Dr. Drew Pinsky. Susan was blessed with Douglas, Jordan and Paulina via IVF in1992. Her Children, all age 20, are all presently in College and thriving as young adults at Amherst College, Vanderbilt University and Barnard at Columbia.

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    • Ken Mosesian

      Ken Mosesian

      American Family Association Executive Director

      Ken Mosesian is the Executive Director of The American Fertility Association (The AFA). Ken's work with the organization began as a consultant in 2006, before taking the helm in 2008. Ken brings nearly 20 years of experience consulting in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. His core competencies include leadership, strategy, communic... view profile

    • Sarah Brokaw

      Sarah Brokaw

      Fortytude: Making the next decade the best years of your life Licensed therapist and New York Times Bestselling author

      Sarah Brokaw is the author of the New York Times bestseller Fortytude: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your Life-through the 40s, 50s and Beyond, and a licensed therapist specializing in relational dynamics. She is a psychotherapist, professional certified coach and philanthropist skilled at helping people on an individual-and

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    • Dan Savage

      Dan Savage

      Writer, TV Personality, Activist

      Dan Savage is a writer, TV personality, and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships.

      Savage's sex advice column, "Savage Love," is syndicated in newspapers and websites throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is the Editorial Director of The Stranger, Seattle's

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    • Dr. Daniel Dumesic

      Dr. Daniel Dumesic

      UCLA Health System Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology

      Dr. Dumesic completed his residency in OB/GYN and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California San Francisco. His clinical and research interests include female infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 

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    • Dr. Scott Sills MD, FACOG, FACS

      Dr. Scott Sills MD, FACOG, FACS

      Pacific Reproductive Center PRC Physician

      Before returning to the United States as Medical Director for PRC-Orange County, Dr. Eric Scott Sills managed the research portfolio for Ireland's largest independent reproductive biology unit. There, he lifted his faculty's scholarly output to a level surpassing all five Irish medical schools combined. He has been active in full-time clinical

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    • Denise Wiesner L.Ac., FABORM

      Denise Wiesner L.Ac., FABORM

      Natural Healing Acupuncture Founder

      Denise Wiesner L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Kinesiology from the University of California at Los Angeles (1985) and a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor's College, in Santa Monica, California (1994). While still a student of Chinese Medicine, Denise spent 3-1/2 months studying and treatin

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    • MeiMei Fox

      MeiMei Fox

      Author & Life Coach

      MeiMei Fox is the published author, co-author, ghostwriter, and freelance editor of numerous non-fiction books, articles, and blogs. Most recently, she wrote Bend, Not Break with Ping Fu and the New York Times bestseller Fortytude with Sarah Brokaw. She has edited books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Columbia professor Robert Thurman, and was Expedition Writer for Alexandra Cousteau’s global environmental voyage in 2009. Currently, she is writing a sci-fi/fantasy trilogy, VAPOR, with her husband, filmmaker Kiran Ramchandran.

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    • Wendy Obstler CYT, E-RYT

      Wendy Obstler CYT, E-RYT

      Strong Yoga™ 4Fertility Lead Teacher & Ambassador

      Wendy Obstler, CYT, E-RYT (certified yoga therapist and registered yoga teacher) is also the certified Lead Teacher for and Ambassador of Strong Yoga™ 4Fertility (www.yoga4fertility.com) and founder of Divine Spark Yoga (www.divinesparkyoga.com) in Los Angeles. A graduate Loyola Marymount's Yoga Therapy Rx™ program, as well as a graduate of a 14-month clinical yoga therapy internship at Tensegrity Center

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    • David Radis

      David Radis

      The law offices of David J. Radis Founder

      Practice Areas: Adoption Law Admitted: State Bar of California, December 1974 Law School: Southwestern School of Law, Los Angeles, California College: BA - California State University Northridge Member: Academy of California Adoption Lawyers (ACAL) - founding member American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA) - founding member

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    • Dr. Cappy Rothman

      Dr. Cappy Rothman

      California Cryobank Co-Founder / Medical Director

      Dr Cappy Rothman is the founder of the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and is the co-director and co-founder of the IVF Center at Century City Hospital. He is a world renowned specialist in male reproductive medicine and has appeared on numerous nationally televised news and talk shows over the years. Cappy has been a pioneer in the appli

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    • Dr. Paul Turek FACS, FRSM

      Dr. Paul Turek FACS, FRSM

      The Turek Clinic Director, Awarded 2011 National Institutes Of Health (NIH) Grant

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    • Dr. Dao , L.AC., D.O.M., PH.D.

      Dr. Dao , L.AC., D.O.M., PH.D.

      Tao of Wellness CEO Yao San University Founder

      "Dr. Dao" (as he is known) is the 38th generation in a family lineage of Chinese Medicine Doctors. Well known and respected in his field, he is the founder of Yo San University of Chinese Medicine, holds two doctorates in Oriental Medicine, and was awarded the recipient of the American Fertility Association’s Dr. Joyce Vargyas

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    • Dr. Kelly Baek

      Dr. Kelly Baek

      California Fertility Partners Fertility Specialist

      Dr. Kelly Baek is a board certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility who began her education at the Marlborough School in Los Angeles. She then travelled east and graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University. She earned her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New

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    • Lisa Hochberg

      Lisa Hochberg

      Cancer survivor, Single mother via surrogate and Egg donor

      Lisa Hochberg is a management consultant, world traveler, reality show star, breast cancer survivor and storyteller. She enjoys performing stories from her crazy life and has appeared multiple times at "Tasty Words", "The Moth" and "Tasty Ta Ta's". Lisa was also recently a featured guest on the Travel Tales Podcast series which can be found at http://www.traveltalespodcast.com/. Lisa's TV experience includes two reality shows: a single episode of "Before and Aftern-noon Movie" and 7 episoes of the Fox reality show "Love Cruise" in 2001. The latter can be can be summed up by what a stranger told her at LAX, "You seem much nicer in person.". Lisa started out as a very normal kid but somewhere life took a turn and got very interesting. She wouldn't change a thing. Lisa is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsyulvania and currently works as a Senior Associate at Point B (http://www.pointb.com/). She was formerly on the Board of Fertile Action which advocates for fertility preservation for cancer patients. You can follow Lisa on twitter at @Lisanyla.... view profile

    • Liz Silverman Platt

      Liz Silverman Platt

      Baby Steps Fertility Founder

      Liz Silverman-Platt has over seven years of personal experience in the field of infertility. Following her immense struggles to have a baby, Liz took her overwhelming compassion for the Intended Parents: her desire for their protection, and her deep knowledge of the infertility process and founded Baby Steps Fertility. Prior to Baby Steps Fe... view profile

    • Dr. Philip Chenette

      Dr. Philip Chenette

      Pacific Fertility Center

      Dr. Chenette is one of the "Best Doctors in America" as rated by his peers and is a recognized "Top Doctor" in consumer guides to top medical care. Dr. Chenette is a past recipient of the American Fertility Association's (AFA) Family Building Award. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor with the Volunteer Clinical Faculty (VCF) in Obstetrics, G... view profile

    • Scott Brown

      Scott Brown

      California Cryobank Director of Client Experience & Communications

      A graduate of UCLA, Scott Brown is the Director of Client Experience and Communications for California Cryobank and works closely with both clients and their physicians to ensure the best experience possible. Along with representing CCB at tradeshows, physician office in-services, and regular consumer events, Scott regularly discusses sperm banking in the media with appearances including Dr. Phil, Nightline, The Today Show, and CNN Headline News.

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    • Alice Crisci

      Alice Crisci

      Fertile Action Founder

      Alice Crisci is a social entrepreneur, published author and young adult cancer advocate. She is the founder of Fertile Action, a non-profit for fertile women touched by cancer. She is also the founder of My Vision, an inspiring consumer products company for women that is also home to the My Vision PhotoTherapy Program for breast cancer patients

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    • Suzanne Rico

      Suzanne Rico

      Fertility Authority Mom of two IVF kids, journalist, and media consultant

      So complex were her infertility issues, she had to use a surrogate to have her second son. Through it all, she smiled for the cameras, even as the heartbreak and challenge of her journey pushed her closer to the edge.  In her blog, "Been There, Done That" on FertilityAuthority.com, Suzanne offers the lessons learned along the way to those currently in the trenches of

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    • Alisa Vitti HHC, AADP

      Alisa Vitti HHC, AADP

      Flo Living Founder and CEO

      Alisa Vitti, HHC, AADP (Holistic Health Counselor, American Association of Drugless Practitioners) founded Laughing Sage Wellness, now the FLO Living Center LLC, in Manhattan, ten years ago-this, after battling the frustrating health symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and then healing herself through food and lifestyle changes. Alisa... view profile

    • Jason Wachob

      Jason Wachob

      MindBodyGreen CEO & Co-Founder

      As CEO and one of the founders of MindBodyGreen.com, Jason's goal is to inspire wellness globally. After being told that he required back surgery, Jason opted for yoga and is now completely healed. Jason has been featured in The New York Times, and has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played Varsity Basketball for four years. You can watch his video telling the story of how MindBodyGreen came to life here. Jason lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife. You can follow him on Twitter @JasonWachob.

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    • Adam Pertman

      Adam Pertman

      Donaldson Adoption Institute Adoption Expert, Author

      Adam Pertman is Executive Director of the Donaldson Adoption Institute, a national nonprofit that is the pre-eminent research, policy and education organization in its field. Pertman, a former Pulitzer-nominated journalist, is also Associate Editor of Adoption Quarterly, the premier research journal dealing with adoption and foster care. He is the author/editor of two newly published

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    • Ashley Koff RD

      Ashley Koff RD

      Celebrity Dietitian, Author, Health and Lifestyle Contributor

      Ashley Koff is an internationally renowned registered dietitian who is on a mission to help people get healthy by bringing quality eating into every home. Koff's "Qualitarian" philosophy is founded on the principals of choosing ingredients that are organic, non-GMO, preservative and artificial ingredient-free. In order to help consumers easily

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    • Mandy Ingber

      Mandy Ingber

      Yogalosophy Founder, Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Expert, Author

      Mandy Ingber, the creator of Yogalosophy, first gained popularity with her sold-out yoga and spinning classes in Los Angeles. For over 16 years she has motivated people with her light-hearted approach and unique teaching style. Her ability to connect with a wide range of students makes her accessible to all. Mandy's public appeal grew as a cele

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    • Dr. Elaine Gordon PhD

      Dr. Elaine Gordon PhD

      Clinical Psychologist

      Elaine Gordon is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in infertility, child development, reproductive medicine, and third party family building. Besides her role as a therapist and group facilitator working with patients struggling with fertility related issues, she lectures on various topics surrounding the psychology of reproductive medic... view profile

    • Jacqueline Casillas MD

      Jacqueline Casillas MD

      UCLA Health System UCLA Physician, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

      Dr. Casillas is a pediatric oncologist and a health services researcher whose area of interest is access to care, quality of life and quality of care for long-term survivors of childhood cancer. Dr. Casillas received her medical degree from UCLA and completed her residency and fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. 

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    • Karin Thayer

      Karin Thayer

      Fertility Planit Founder/CEO

      Karin Thayer is the Founder/CEO of Fertility Planit. Originally from San Francisco, she earned her BA at Smith College and her MFA at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Her work as a TV producer has taken her all over the world, working with clients such as the BBC, Discovery, PBS and Oxygen Media. Her award winning films have screened at festiv... view profile

    • Dr. Prudence Hall

      Dr. Prudence Hall

      Hall Center Venice M.D. & Founder

      Dr. Prudence Hall obtained a Master's Degree in Health Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, followed by an M.D. degree at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. She went on to do her residency in Gynecology at USC, and spent years as a busy surgeon and traditional practitioner. As her practice matured, sh... view profile

    • Liyun Li , M.D.

      Liyun Li , M.D.

      Pacific Fertility Center Pacific Fertility Center Physician

      Dr. Liyun Li is a reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific Fertility Center, a leading fertility clinic in San Francisco. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT and received her M.D. with honors from Harvard Medical School where she studied stem cell biology and cultivated a keen clinical interest in women's health. After serving as a resident... view profile

    • Marc Kalan M.D.

      Marc Kalan M.D.

      The Center for Fertility and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinologist/Infertility Specialist

      Dr. Kalan is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. He received his medical degree from the Roslyn Franklin University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a three year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California. While at USC, Dr. Kalan received several awards for resident teaching and patient care. He maintains his affiliation with the University through his appointment as Clinical Instructor in OB/GYN as well as serving on the board of USC's OB/GYN alumni association. Dr. Kalan has presented research at numerous national and international meetings on topics including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, obesity and reproduction and IVF Laboratory conditions.

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    • Dr. Guy Ringler

      Dr. Guy Ringler

      California Fertility Partners Fertility Doctor

      Dr. Guy Ringler is a board certified physician in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a partner with California Fertility Partners. Dr. Ringler graduated with honors from the University of Michigan and the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in OB/GYN at

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    • Dr. Li Meng PhD

      Dr. Li Meng PhD

      California Fertility Partners Scientific Director

      Leading oocyte cryopreservation expert, Dr.Li Meng, Ph.D. has joined California Fertility Partners as our Scientific Director to establish an egg freezing program. He is a pioneer in the field of oocyte cryopreservation and has helped to develop the media, protocol, and techniques used in oocyte vitrification. He has successfully vitrified over

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    • Tracey Cleantis M.A., LMFT

      Tracey Cleantis M.A., LMFT

      Licensed Psycotherapist

      Tracey Cleantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, psychodynamic psychotherapist and writer. Tracey holds a Master's Degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Counseling Psychology. Currently, she practices in Valencia and La Crescenta, CA. She works with patients with a wide range of issues, and especially with patients with eating

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    • Dr. Kim Bergman , PHD

      Dr. Kim Bergman , PHD

      Growing Generations Psychologist/Co-Owner of Growing Generations

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    • Wendy Hartmann , Esq.

      Wendy Hartmann , Esq.

      Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann

      The Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann is devoted to assisting clients with estate, business and taxation planning. Our firm also handles significant probate and trust administration matters for our diverse clientele.  The firm’s full-service estate planning practice is capable of providing for virtually all estate planning needs. The focus of the estate planning practice is to assist clients in preparing for an orderly disposition of their estate with the minimum adverse estate, gift, property and

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    • Dr. Catherine DeUgarte

      Dr. Catherine DeUgarte

      Pacific Fertility Center Assistant Medical Director

      Catherine M. DeUgarte completed her undergraduate and medical school education at Boston University where she graduated from the seven year combined 7 year BA/MD program. She then completed her OBGYN residency at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and afterwards a combined fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinogy and Infertility at UCLA/

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    • Melanie Notkin

      Melanie Notkin

      Savvy Auntie Founder and Author

      Melanie Notkin is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, marketer and the leading voice of the nearly 50 percent of American women who are childless. Notkin launched SavvyAuntie.com, the first online community for aunts and godmothers, in the summer of 2008 to wide acclaim. The award-winning website includes expert content designed specifically f... view profile

    • Nina Montée Karp

      Nina Montée Karp

      The Happiest Baby Vice President

      Nina is the director/producer of the award-winning educational DVDs, The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block. These videos have been featured in numerous national media outlets, including The New York Times, People, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The View, and CNN. 

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    • Dr. Jeffrey Nelson

      Dr. Jeffrey Nelson

      Huntington Reproductive Center Pasadena Reproductive Endocrinologist

      EDUCATION Undergraduate Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Medical School North Texas State University Medical health Science Center, Fort Worth Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, Trenton, Michigan Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Philadelphia Fertility Institute and Penns... view profile

    • Lisa Stark Hughes

      Lisa Stark Hughes

      Fertility Bridges Program Director

      Lisa has been a surrogate two times for different couples. She first carried twins for a heterosexual couple and recently delivered a single for a same sex couple. Lisa is also the Surrogacy Program Director for Fertility Bridges while attending law school at Northwestern CA University School of Law. She hopes to practice Reproductive Law, Chil

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    • Greg Wolfe

      Greg Wolfe

      How To Make Love to a Plastic Cup: A Guy's Guide to Infertility Author

      Greg Wolfe grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of California at San Diego. After college, he spent time with the Groundlings and Acme Theater improv groups in Los Angeles while earning his master's degree in education. He now teaches high school English and History, Cu

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    • David L. Hill PhD, ELD, Scientific Director

      David L. Hill PhD, ELD, Scientific Director

      ART Reproductive Center Scientific Director

      Dr. David Hill is co-founder and Scientific Director of ART Reproductive Center, the Laboratory for Assisted Reproductive Technology, which provides clinical services for all patients at the Southern California Reproductive Center. The top-rated ART laboratory is the technology resource that allows the SCRC to achieve and maintain its high rate of successful pregnancies. In fact,

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