Sam is dad to two girls Zoe & Ruby via surrogacy and has become one of the globe’s foremost commentators and researchers on surrogacy trends. He convenes conferences and seminars for intended parents in Ireland, UK, Australia, Asia and Scandinavia. Sam consults with singles and couples from around the globe to assist them to plan safe and reliable routes to building families through surrogacy. He has behind-the-scenes knowledge of providers of egg donation and surrogacy around the globe. He has seen the best and worst that surrogacy can deliver.  He continues to promote best practice through conferences, one-on-one consultation and online resources. He runs a healthcare research consultancy and is the author of three books and is a non-executive director of the charity Surrogacy Australia.

Dr. Said Daneshmand is an internationally recognized fertility specialist with extensive experience in providing third-party reproductive services with  San Diego Fertility Center. An internationally recognized IVF clinic specializing in Third Party Reproduction. Dr D specializes in complex IVF cases and his research has included work on endometrial receptivity as a way to maximize the probability of success in IVF.  He is internationally recognized for his expertise in egg donation and surrogacy and is one of the main providers of third party care in the United States, with patients travelling from more than 35 countries in 2015.

To book a consultation with Dr Daneshmand contact [email protected]

Joanne Bubrick has been with the Center for Surrogate Parenting since 1997 and is the Australian case manager. She feels it is an honor and privilege to have helped CSP’s “intended parents” become “parents”. Joanne’s 23 years of experience helps intended parents make this complicated process as simple as possible. Joanne says that her greatest joy is knowing that she was part of a special team who brought such happiness to our clients.

To book a one on one consultation contact: [email protected]

Sarah has practised solely in family law since the commencement of her career nearly 20 years ago, and has been an Accredited Specialist in Family Law through the Law Society of NSW since 2005.  She also is an accredited arbitrator, regular presenter of ongoing legal education papers on family law to the legal profession and is on the panel of lawyers appointed to act as the Independent Child’s Lawyer in proceedings under the Family Law Act.  Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers are experts in surrogacy, having assisted many Australian and international intended parents and surrogates. Sarah led the team responsible for the landmark NSW decision for the first same-sex couple to be registered as parents on their child’s birth certificate, after that child was born through a surrogacy arrangement.

Complimentary One on One Consultations are available during the event. To book please email Sarah: [email protected]

Andrew Vorzimer is an attorney and partner in Vormizer Masserman Fertility & Family Law Center. Mr. Vorzimer has assisted more than 13,000 clients to become parents through assisted reproduction. Mr. Vorzimer was the recipient of the “Illumination Award” from the American Fertility Association (AFA) and is recognized worldwide as the foremost expert in the field of Surrogacy, Egg Donation and Reproductive Law.

Kat always knew that she wanted to be a mother.  Being in a same sex marriage that couldn’t happen so easily.  After more than 10 years of reproductive assistance including IVF, and a life threatening miscarriage, Kat turned to surrogacy with CSP.  After one successful attempt she is the proud mother of one year old twins. She is passionate about helping others achieve their dreams.

 Lynne is a Lactation Consultant and Endorsed Midwife in Sydney, Australia. Specialising in antenatal breastfeeding and birth classes and ongoing breastfeeding support. 

Lynne is an internationally certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and helps parents to recieve milk through the Mothers Milk Bank Charity.  

Lynne’s philosophy and motivation to help comes from her own breastfeeding experience with an insufficient breast milk supply with her second child. Lynne wants to give the support and options you need to maximize your opportunities to breastfeed or provide breast milk to your baby the way you want and for however long you want.