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!!

Surrogate Advocate + 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!

Surrogate Advocate + Intake Coordinator

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!

Surrogate Advocate + Social Media 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!