Why Choose Family Inceptions?
By focusing on building trusting relationships and providing expert, empathetic care, Family Inceptions aims to create positive experiences for everyone involved in the family-building process.
Eloise Drane – Founder/CEO
Eloise is a wife, mother of five, kidney donor, three-time gestational surrogate, and six-time egg donor. After witnessing the gaps in the fertility industry, she founded Family Inceptions to create a more inclusive and supportive space for all. Eloise believes in the power of informed empowerment and is passionate about breaking down the barriers that surround assisted reproduction.
Shawn Gilleland – Operations Manager
Shawn Gilleland brings a wealth of experience in medical practice management, specializing in OB/GYN, Urology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Primary Care. At Family Inceptions, she ensures smooth operations and strategic success, combining her medical expertise with a passion for family-building and compassionate care.
Catalina Ardila – Administrative Support
Catalina, originally from Colombia and a Georgia resident since 1997, has provided essential administrative support since May 2022, ensuring smooth operations and warm client assistance. Married for fourteen years, she shares her home with her cat, Malori, and enjoys a close bond with her nieces and nephews. Catalina finds fulfillment in helping families achieve their dreams, striving to bring joy through kindness and compassion.
Danielle Garvin – Digital Marketing Specialist
Danielle Garvin, a marketing professional since 2016, is the Digital Marketing Specialist dedicated to empowering women and turning dreams into reality. With a passion for crafting impactful campaigns, Danielle leverages her expertise to support Family Inceptions' mission of helping families grow. Her work reflects a commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and creating meaningful connections in the reproductive family-building space.
Jennifer Silva – Client Relationship Manager
Jennifer knows the struggle of infertility firsthand. After 15 years of navigating her own family-building challenges, she’s deeply committed to helping other hopeful parents find their path to parenthood. For Jennifer, every family she supports is personal.
April Whitford, LMSW – Journey Manager
April has been in the family-building space since 2000, and her passion for helping others shows in every interaction. She’s committed to providing the highest level of support to surrogates and intended parents, ensuring that every journey is handled with care and compassion
Pamela Marshall – Journey Manager
Pamela brings both her personal experience as a surrogate and her professional background in social work to every journey she supports. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their three boys. With a warm and dedicated approach, Pamela works diligently to ensure that each step of the process runs smoothly—and she does it all with care and enthusiasm.
Britney Williams – Multimedia Specialist
Britney Williams is a passionate digital media specialist who brings stories to life through dynamic visuals and authentic storytelling. With her background in public health, she understands the importance of clear, effective, and compassionate communication that empowers and educates. Driven by empathy and intention, Britney uses media as a tool to uplift voices, foster community, and inspire meaningful connection.
Darnae Pitts – Intake Coordinator
Darnae Pitts brings a long history of medical background to a full time love of fertility. As a wife, mother of 2 and 2x surrogate, she finds joy in being able to build families who struggle with fertility. At Family Inceptions, she ensures to connect personally with both Surrogates and Egg Donors who are new to this process. She plans to make their process smooth and seamless and they navigate through their journey.
Our Team
Behind Family Inceptions is a passionate team dedicated to helping others build their families. Each member of our team brings their unique experiences, expertise, and unwavering commitment to making sure every client’s journey is safe, supported, and successful.
At Family Inceptions, we don’t just build families; we build relationships, communities, and futures.
