Program Staff

It takes a certain kind of person to guide you through a process this personal. The ConceiveAbilities team of highly educated and licensed professionals brings an unmatched level of expertise, knowledge and personal commitment to support intended parents, egg donors and surrogates through to a successful outcome.

Nazca Fontes • President With over 18 years experience working in the infertility industry, as founder and CEO of ConceiveAbilities since 1996, Nazca oversees all management operations of the company. A thought leader in the industry, she is frequently interviewed on the subjects of egg donation and surrogacy and travels around the globe promoting the highest level of professional standards in a constantly evolving field. In her spare time, Nazca enjoys travel, biking and trying to keep up with her two sons.       Alicia Denefe, MBA, MS, LCPC • Director of Client Relations 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.       Jennifer Wolf, LSW • Director of Case Management Having earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Jennifer has worked in varying capacities within social services for over 15 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 Corbett, MA, LPC • National Intake Coordinator 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.       Kate Palm • Program Coordinator 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.       Deborah Levy, MA, LPC • Director of Gestational Surrogacy   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 coordinating the care of over 50 gestational surrogates per year, counseling hundreds of couples experiencing infertility, assessing egg donors and surrogates, patient advocacy and managing 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. Deb came to us from the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, where she worked since 2003. She received her Master's degree from the University of Colorado.       Tiffany Weaver, RN • Gestational Surrogacy Coordinator   As a registered nurse specializing in the field of infertility and reproductive care, Tiffany brings added expertise to the team. Prior to coming to ConceiveAbilities, Tiffany managed the donor and gestational carrier program at the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, screening potential egg donor and surrogate candidates, coordinating donor and surrogate IVF cycles, and managing the prenatal care of recipient parents and their surrogates. At ConceiveAbilities her experience is reflected in the intake of exceptional surrogates who consistently meet the stringent criteria of the nation’s most prestigious clinics. Tiffany has also specialized in nutrition, exercise and physical fitness and spent two years at the White House Athletic Center as a wellness coordinator.