About Roots Surrogacy

Roots is a truly one of a kind agency. We are a professional and trusted mid-sized surrogacy agency that connects and supports individuals, couples and surrogates in creating families. We exist because we believe that no matter what your circumstance, everyone should have the opportunity to share in the gift of parenthood.

Our mission:

Earn Trust. Be transparent. Build Families.

Founders:

CASSIE WRIGHT

Cassie received her law degree from the University of San Francisco and her undergraduate degree from the University of California at San Diego. She began her law career specializing in negotiating and drafting contracts and litigating contract related disputes.

Following her own journey through infertility, she transitioned her practice into the area of Assisted Reproductive Technology where she represented clients in the area of fertility including intended parents and surrogates. After enduring several years of fertility treatments, miscarriages and late term pregnancy loss, she became committed to helping ease the burden of those going through what can often be one of the most challenging periods of their lives. As a co-owner of Roots Surrogacy, she dedicates her work to helping people build and grow their families.

Cassie and her husband live in the Bay Area and have one son through IVF.

BROOKE KIMBroUGH

Brooke Kimbrough is a mother of four children and a surrogate of one. She is a founding partner of Roots Surrogacy. A former agency owner, Brooke enters into the arena with the experience of both international and domestic surrogacy. Professionally, she has been a part of journeys that vary from HIV+ parents to concurrent sibling journeys and everything in between. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and personal connectivity to the agency.

In her personal journey, Brooke was a gestational carrier for a single, gay dad in San Francisco. Throughout the process, she found an incredible amount of joy in helping another family, but also in the ways surrogacy changed the perspective of her own family. She remains close friends with her intended father and enjoys spoiling her little surro girl when they see each other.

Brooke has a degree from Occidental college with a background in International Human Resources and Business Management. She is a member of SEEDS and ASRM and is an active ally in the LGBTQ community. She lives in Sacramento, California with her loving husband and family and enjoys cycling, coaching soccer, DIY home improvement and a good glass of wine.

Staff

Genevieve McMahan, Case Manager/ Matching Specialist

"Genevieve McMahan comes to us from the infertility world having gained experience working at a fertility clinic in Jacksonville, FL. She began her professional career as a clinical assistant working directly with the donor program manager and was promoted to patient navigator. During this time, an opportunity arose to then transition into a Third Party Coordinating role, where she was able to directly help guide patients through their egg donation and surrogacy journey.

Genevieve has professional ties to the fertility and surrogacy community and brings valuable organizational skills, social media marketing creativity, and new ideas from the East Coast to Roots. She is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community and considers herself a feminist, wanting equal opportunities for all.

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and her 2 spoiled cats. Her hobbies include going to Pilates, reading a book or playing video games.

Amanda Rega, Case Manager

Amanda received her BHS in Communication Disorders and a minor in Psychology focusing primarily on children and family from GSU in Illinois. She has worked in both public and private schools as well as running her own in home daycare. She is a two-time surrogate, previous Surrogate Ambassador, and also a mom to her three children. She is passionate about being an ally to the LGBTQ community.\n \nIn her spare time, she homeschools her children, loves to listen to music and go to concerts, enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to be around animals. She has 5 cats and 3 dogs of her own after being involved in animal rescue.

Jenny Makowiak, Financial Solutions Coordinator

Jenny came to Roots from a position of accounting & payroll, also bringing data management experience from her time working at a major hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. With her associates degree as an Administrative Professional, she is working behind the scenes to help support her team and the company as it continues to grow. Although this is her first step into the IVF & Surrogacy world, she is dedicated to helping create families in everyway that they come. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ community and during her spare time, you can find her outside basking in the sun with her husband and two dogs.

Terez Kristek, Onboarding Specialist

Terez is an experienced gestational carrier with a professional background in the medical field. She started out her career as a CNA/Caregiver for elderly patients, which transitioned into working at a dialysis clinic. She worked there both on the floor as a technician, and in the office as an administrative assistant. After that, she worked in the pathology department at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle for two years. Since delivering her surrogate baby in May 2022, she became passionate about surrogacy and is dedicated to helping people create their families. Terez and her husband have 3 kids together. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching true crime documentaries, and going for walks on trails near her home.

Janelle Fuentes, Executive Assistant

Janelle lives in Miami with her husband and her three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, the beach and fun and creative nail design. Janelle is a highly qualified EA that shares both empathy and compassion with all of our community members. She is able to assist with any issue that may arise on your journey and is known for her problem solving skills!

Carly Da Silva, Intake Coordinator

Carly joins Roots with extensive experience in office administration within various medical settings. Carly has always had a passion for helping and was drawn to work in the field when she began her own personal surrogacy journey. She loves connecting and guiding excited surrogates through the initial stages of their journey!

Carly is a proud wife and mother to three boys. In her free time she enjoys going camping and kayaking. Her favorite hobbies include snacking/watching football, lake days with her family and spontaneous date nights with her husband!