Home  |  About  |  Fees and Costs  |  Recipients  |  The Selection Process  |  Donors  |  FAQs  |  Links  |  Blog  |  Contact   Our Mission - Family Creations believes that the right to have children should be available to everyone, regardless of age, sex, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.  We believe that donors and recipient parents alike have the right to take control of their fertility and their future.  We strive to provide excellent service to both donors and recipient parents, while practicing the highest level of confidentiality, sensitivity, and care. Our experienced, professional staff is devoted to making this a positive journey for everyone involved.         Julia Alkire Founder, Director of Development Julia Alkire is a Co-Founder of FAMILY CREATIONS. She has an extensive background in marketing and customer relations and has successfully recruited over one thousand prospective donors for the egg donation process. Julia has developed a well-structured plan for identifying the best possible donor candidates for Family Creations’ donor library,and over- Stephanie Goldman-Levich Founder, Director of Client Services Stephanie Goldman is a Co-Founder of FAMILY CREATIONS. She began her career in this field because of her own parents’ struggle to conceive. At the time, egg donation was not a common procedure, so they made the decision to adopt. “I have been blessed with an amazing family and a wonderful life," Stephanie explains. sees Family Creations egg donor recruiting department ensuring all candidates are properly screened and educated throughout the enrollment process. “Appearance, health history and education alone are not what make a great donor candidate. The more informed a donor is about all aspects of donating her eggs, the smoother and more rewarding the process will be for all involved,” Julia asserts. Both Julia and Stephanie have received various awards for their professional accomplishments, including two spots on America’s Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under the age of 30 list published by Inc Magazine. Julia was born and raised in Southern California and has planted her roots in Northridge where she lives with her fiancé and their daughter. “I feel honored to help others achieve their dream of creating a family.” Stephanie helps future parents identify the characteristics that are important to them in their donor selection. Stephanie oversees Family Creations’ case management department, while working with clients to ensure that proper coordination and communication is achieved. She brings years of experience and devotion to each client she assists. Both Stephanie and Julia have received various awards for their professional accomplishments, including two spots on America’s Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under the age of 30 list published by Inc Magazine. Stephanie is a Southern California native and is currently enjoying newly married life with her husband David. Betsy Bina Egg Donor Coordinator Betsy expertly guides prospective donors through the application and interview process. Family Creations is very selective in the donors they invite to join their program, and Betsy’s role is to facilitate the applications to ensure only the most qualified donors are approved. Only after Betsy personally interviews each prospective donor, are they invited to join Family Creations’ program. Betsy does a fantastic job of getting to know each donor while assessing their maturity level and commitment to the process. She educates each prospective donor about her responsibilities going forward in the process so each donor knows exactly what to expect once she is selected by Intended Parents. She takes pride in her work and feels inspired by these incredible young women every day.     Emily Penn Case Manager Once a donor is selected, Emily works very closely with all parties to ensure a smooth and successful cycle. Emily acts as a liaison between all parties involved including future parents, donors, physicians, and attorneys. Being a previous donor herself, Emily has firsthand knowledge of the donation process and its effect on donors both physically and emotionally. Emily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University East Bay and she is dedicated to helping her clients in any way possible. She has worked in a variety of settings, from coaching children at a weight loss summer camp to supporting and providing assessment for people with developmental disabilities. Emily’s dedication to her clients coupled with her previous experience as an egg donor makes her a great companion for all parties going through the egg donation process.     Azar Mortazavi Bookkeeper Azar has served as a full charge bookkeeper for 5 years in a variety of small businesses including accounting, engineering, jury research, and talent management firms. She is actively pursuing the education and experience requirements to sit for the CPA exam. Azar is proud to be a part of the Family Creation's team as she considers it an honor to help future parents fulfill their dreams of parenthood.     Sara Pacheco Administrative Assistant Sara contributes to each Family Creations’ department by assisting in the day to day functions. She assists the donor recruiting department by processing the hundreds and sometimes thousands of applications we receive each month. She also helps maintain an up to date database by contacting each donor individually to confirm their availability for a cycle. Sara graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from California State University Northridge. She brings an excellent record of customer service and administrative assistance to the Family Creations team and is proud to work in such an exciting and rewarding field.