North America
Stories, voices, and perspectives
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“As someone who advocates for fertility patients in my country, Canada, joining this movement is not just important—it’s essential. Infertility is not just a medical issue; it’s a mental health, equity, and policy issue. In my work, I’ve seen how many people suffer silently because they don’t know where to turn, can’t afford care, or feel shame around their experience. By joining this movement, I can help elevate the conversation—bringing real stories to the forefront and helping others feel seen, heard, and supported. It's about changing the narrative, breaking the stigma, fighting for access, and creating a future where no one has to go through this alone.”
— Erin Fordham
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Meet Our Ambassadors in North America
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Andrea Syrtash 🇺🇸
Founder of the World Fertility Awards & Relationships Author
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Alease Daniel Barnes 🇺🇸
Embryologist & Educator
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Anna Medaris 🇺🇸
Journalist, Association of Healthcare Journalists
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Ariel Taylor 🇨🇦
Fertility Therapist & Surrogacy Expert
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Baden Colt 🇨🇦
Fertility Advocate
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Beth Tamayo 🇺🇸
Actress (Philippines) & Advocate
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Carolynn Dubé 🇨🇦
Executive Director, Fertility Matters Canada
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Creighton Likes 🇺🇸
Director, CCRM Colorado
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Cynthia Hudson 🇺🇸
Embryologist & Medical Technologist
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Davina Fankhauser 🇺🇸
Fertility Advocate
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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, "The Egg Whisperer" CA
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Dr. Alexander Quaas 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Shady Grove Fertility CA
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Dr. Allison Rodgers 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, FCI
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Dr. Anate Brauer 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NY
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Dr. Arielle Cantor 🇨🇦
Reproductive Endocrinologist, TRIO
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Dr. Brian Levine 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, CCRM NY
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Dr. Brooke H. Wertz, MD, MPH 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at NYU Langone Fertility Center
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Dr. Crystal Chan 🇨🇦
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Markham Fertility Clinic
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Dr. David Sable 🇺🇸
Life Sciences Portfolio Manager
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Dr. Debbra Keegan 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, CCRM
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Dr. Eric Forman 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Columbia
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Dr. Jaime Knopman 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, CCRM Fertility
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Dr. James A. Grifo, MD, PhD 🇺🇸
Pioneering Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist
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Dr. Jovana Lekovitch 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NY
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Dr. Justin Dubin 🇺🇸
Urologist, Memorial Healthcare System FL
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Dr. Karen Tang 🇺🇸
Gynecologist, Thrive Gynecology
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Dr. Laurice Bou Nemer 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, IVF FL
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Dr. Lora Shahine 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Pacific NW Fertility
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Dr. Lowell Ku 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dallas IVF
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Dr. Lucky Sekhon 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NY
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Dr. Marjorie Dixon 🇨🇦
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Anova Fertility Clinic
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Dr. Melanie Landay 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA CA
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Dr. Michael Simoni 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NJ
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Dr. Prati Sharma 🇨🇦
Reproductive Endocrinologist, CReATe
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Dr. Roohi Jeelani 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Kindbody
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Dr. Sasha Hakman 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, HRC Fertility CA
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Dr. Serena Chen 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, CCRM NJ
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Dr. Shefali Shastri 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NJ
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Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey 🇺🇸
Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA NY
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Eboni K. Williams 🇺🇸
TV Host & Author & Lawyer
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Elizabeth Jordan Carr 🇺🇸
First US IVF Baby
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Erica Wiebe 🇨🇦
Olympic Gold Medalist (Wrestling), Team Canada
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Erin Fordham 🇨🇦
Fertility Advocate
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Kimiko Glenn 🇺🇸
Broadway Star & Actor (Orange is the New Black)
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Maggie Parker 🇺🇸
Deputy Digital Editor, Katie Couric Media and Journalist
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Marisa Bernardo 🇨🇦
Fertility, Surrogacy & Health Therapist
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Nia Sanchez 🇺🇸
Miss USA 2014 & Bravo Star
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Nichola Tidd 🇬🇧
TV Star (Channel 4's Hunted)
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Nicole Briscoe 🇺🇸
ESPN Sportscenter Anchor
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Penny Blesch 🇨🇦
Fertility Coalition of British Columbia
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Pooja Handa 🇨🇦
Radio Host, CHFI
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Sarah Kennedy Ellis 🇺🇸
VP, Global Growth & Demand, Google
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Sarrah Strimmel Bentley 🇺🇸
Onco Fertility Advocate and Former Broadway Showgirl
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Shania Bhopa 🇨🇦
PhD Candidate, Global Health and Egg Freezing Advocate
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Vanessa Rodriguez Spencer 🇺🇸
Producer & Casting Director
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Whitney Bischoff Angel 🇺🇸
Fertility Nurse & ABC Bachelor Star
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Zane Colt 🇨🇦
Fertility Advocate/Public Affairs
Interested in getting involved with World Fertility Project in North America?
Do you live in North America and have a fertility or family building journey you’d like to share?
Email us at worldfertilityawards@pregnantish.com to share your story.
*Feel free to send in your native language, or English!