Founder + CEO

As a young mom with two incredibly easy pregnancies – Shelly knew she wanted to be a surrogate when she met a woman who had had a hysterectomy in her mid-twenties and desperately wanted a child of her own. Since then, she has helped create three families around the world by carrying five babies over four surrogacy pregnancies.

Her first surrogacy was such a positive and rewarding experience that Shelly changed her career path to work full time in the fertility industry.  She is thrilled to be bringing not only her prior surrogacy experience but also her 10+ years working for fertility clinics, as well as a non-profit organization that helps people grow their families, to help guide you on this journey of a lifetime!

Shelly is always available to answer any questions you might have about surrogacy.

Let’s make magic, sister!!

Lead Intake Coordinator

Cally is a wife and mom of three kiddos! Her journey as a surrogate began when she knew in my heart she could help a family have a baby because being pregnant just came so naturally and easy for her. From the first day of her first pregnancy she loved everything about it. Once she had her third baby she was so sad to think she would never be able to feel another baby moving inside my womb again. That is until she found out what being a surrogate was! She knew from that moment that if this was something a woman could do she was determined to do it! Having a medical background working in a hospital, Cally always approaches every situation with compassion and kindness. She found her first match through an agency and the rest is history! She is looking forward to getting to know you, your goals and what brought you to (Be) Surrogacy!

Onboarding Specialist and Surrogate Support Lead

Melissa is a dedicated wife and mom of four, who also cherishes her role as a pet mom to a lively puppy and two adorable cats. Her heart is as big as her family, and it shines through her incredible journeys as a surrogate. Having been a surrogate three times, Melissa deeply treasures the surrogacy community and the joy of helping families grow.

Her love language is gifting, and she believes that helping another family welcome a baby is one of the greatest gifts of all. With years of experience in the surrogacy world, Melissa is passionate about guiding and supporting other women through the process. She approaches surrogacy advocacy with the heartfelt care and support every surrogate deserves and is excited to welcome you to (Be) Surrogacy!

Social Media + Content Creation Queen

Ellen’s surrogacy journey began while pregnant with her second child – mourning the thought that  she loves being pregnant, but that her own family will be complete with the birth of their second child. Simultaneously, Ellen was dealing with her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer, and lost her spiritual mother to metastatic breast cancer in 2022. Over this time, Ellen developed a heart for the breast cancer community. These passions ultimately collided when Ellen became a surrogate for a family touched by breast cancer, an intended mother unable to carry a pregnancy due to her  own cancer battle.

Ellen loves educating and speaking on surrogacy and family building, connecting with others and dreaming of the future with other potential surrogates and intended parents. Ellen brings her 3+ years of experience in social media to this field, spreading surrogacy advocacy and education across platforms to reach thousands of people weekly.

Ellen is excited to get to know you, your goals and what brought you to (Be) Surrogacy! Never hesitate to reach out!

Intake Coordinator

Aubree is a single mama to two amazing kids. As a single mom she knew that the likelihood of having more kids was off the table. Being a person who loves all things pregnancy, motherhood and childbearing – surrogacy just seemed like the right choice. Randomly she applied to be a surrogate in hopes of being able to give the gift of a child to a family that needed help. During this journey Aubree was matched with an incredible family and was able to complete a journey that brought identical twin girls into the world. This has been one of the most fulfilling and beautiful adventures for her and her little family.

Aubree has become even more passionate about the surrogacy world and is so excited to support and nurture others on their journeys. Aubree approaches life with positivity and openness. She’s a resource for support and outpouring of love.

Brand Ambassador

Growing up in foster care gave Jamie a deep understanding of the true value of family—and it’s exactly why she’s so passionate about helping others build theirs. Now a proud single mom to her hilarious 14-year-old son, Logan (who calls her “bro” more than “Mom” these days), she’s also a pet parent to a 200-pound St. Bernard named Cooper and their newest rescue, a cat named Charlie. Her heart—and her home—are full.

Jamie is a certified postpartum doula and the founder of Beyond the Bump, a business devoted to supporting women through the “fourth trimester.” Helping new moms feel cared for, seen, and supported during this life-changing transition is work she considers sacred.

She brings the same heart and dedication to her current journey as a first-time surrogate. While she doesn’t want more children of her own, she loves being pregnant and feels honored to carry for her incredible intended parents. Her personal background and lived experience have given her a deep empathy for the ups and downs of this path—and she’s here for all of it.

Outside of her professional roles, Jamie is a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan (she bleeds green), a devoted sports mom, and a self-declared foodie who’s always trying new recipes. When she’s not running to football, wrestling, or lacrosse practice, she’s camping with her son in Maine—or curled up with a crime documentary, racing the detectives to solve the case.

Next on her bucket list after surrogacy? Stand-up comedy. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned through life, motherhood, and this journey—it’s that laughter and love are everything.

Intake Coordinator

Deja Daniel is passionate about walking alongside people through some of life’s most meaningful—and often emotional—journeys. From the very first interaction, her goal is to create a space where every client feels truly comfortable, cared for, and understood.

Her background includes college-level coursework in psychology, anatomy and physiology, and advanced English. She was proudly recognized through her college honor society for her academic achievements. Professionally, she brings years of experience in customer service and business ownership, where she developed strong skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving—skills she now uses to help guide clients through complex processes with calm and clarity.

What truly sets Deja apart, though, is her personal experience as a two-time surrogate. That journey gave her a deep, lived understanding of both the challenges and the beauty that come with building a family through surrogacy. She approaches every client interaction with empathy, professionalism, and a genuine desire to support others as they take this extraordinary step.

At the heart of everything Deja does is compassion and connection. She believes everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported—and she’s honored to be a part of making that happen.