In 1992, armed with a biology degree from the University of Redlands, Nazca entered the laboratory world of infertility. Daily experience with egg donors provided her with valuable insights into the critical need for a higher standard of egg donor recruitment. Her multi-faceted expertise, combined with her own less-than-ideal firsthand experience as an egg donor, became the unique platform upon which Nazca developed and nurtured ConceiveAbilities. Having earned a national reputation over the past decade as a leader in egg donation, one of Nazca’s most passionate goals has been to use her own experience as an example to other young professional women that egg donation is a worthwhile endeavor that can be rewarding for both donor and intended parent. The resulting influx of such women has made ConceiveAbilities’ donor pool unrivaled. In the little time she spends away from ConceiveAbilities, Nazca enjoys travel and culinary pursuits, and tries to keep up with her two young sons.

An experienced corporate executive, mental health professional and seasoned tri-athlete, Alicia is the perfect match for ConceiveAbilities as Director of Client Relations. After many years in the business world, she experienced her own journey through infertility, which led her to personally investigate egg donation and adoption, ultimately adopting two children. This experience affected Alicia so profoundly that she returned to graduate school, earning her M.S. in Counseling and embarking on a new career dedicated to the support of intended parents. It is Alicia’s sophisticated blend of warmth, understanding and balanced perspective that makes her such a popular figure in the field of family building. Alicia also holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Loyola University. During her off time, she enjoys running, reading and spending time with her children.

Having earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Jennifer has worked in varying capacities within social services for over 11 years. Jennifer brings to ConceiveAbilities the care and compassion necessary to guide both donors and intended parents through the complexities of the egg donation process. Having twice donated through ConceiveAbilities, she now strives to provide the same exceptional level of support that she received, ensuring that donors and recipients alike enjoy a positive, fulfilling experience. One of Jennifer’s priorities is to be a sympathetic ear for both donors and intended parents who often feel uncertain about sharing this very personal journey with their family or friends. When she’s not working, Jennifer enjoys participating in dance and theatre, Zen meditation & reading just about anything.

Cathy’s Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado serves her well in developing relationships, offering support and insight, and assisting in the process of egg donation. She has experience supervising other mental health professionals in the field, and has worked as a mental health professional within a fertility center, counseling intended parents and screening egg donors. Having worked in a supervisory capacity for many years with adolescents in residential treatment, Cathy brings an increased sensitivity to the needs of both patients and professionals navigating the clinical and intensive world of third party reproduction. In her spare time, Cathy plays competitive tennis, travels as often as she can, reads voraciously and spends time with her family and friends.

A Columbia College graduate, Kate has been with ConceiveAbilities since 2006. Often the first person you’ll speak with as you begin your relationship with our agency, Kate has contact with both intended parents and donors throughout the process. She feels that this consistency is incredibly beneficial for everyone involved. “Knowing each person and helping tailor the cycle to them and their needs is something that truly sets ConceiveAbilities apart,” Kate believes. “It’s the personal touch that means as much to us as it does to our clients.” She maintains the donor database and is assistant case manager. Kate loves traveling, biking, going to shows, and cheering for the Cubs.

Intended Parents and gestational surrogates couldn’t be more fortunate to have Deb Levy at the helm of ConceiveAbilities’ Surrogacy Program. After she successfully built her own family through the generous gift of her gestational surrogates, Deb dedicated her career to helping patients navigate unique paths to parenthood. Deb ’s experience within the field of reproductive medicine includes counseling hundreds of couples experiencing infertility, assessing egg donors and surrogates, patient advocacy and coordinating support groups, workshops, and retreats. Helping couples to cope with the unique stresses of infertility is a primary focus of her work. Deb works tirelessly as a member of several distinct advisory boards and has published and lectured on topics ranging from egg donor screening, gestational surrogacy, coping with stress, marital stability during infertility, and helping children understand third party reproduction. Most recently, Levy was with the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, where she worked since 2003. Deb received her Master's degree from the University of Colorado.