Conceptual Options and the Law Offices of Theresa M. Erickson have the experience and reputation to fully assist and oversee a successful egg donation and/or surrogacy arrangement, while minimizing risks in your most precious investment. Conceptual Options has been making families a reality since 1999, and have excellent references available upon request.

Our Staff

Theresa M. Erickson, Esq. Watch Theresa's Video President, CEO, Attorney and Founding Member of Conceptual Options. Theresa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Hawaii and her law degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law. She is also the author of Assisted Reproduction: The Complete Guide to Having a Baby with the Help of a Third Party. Theresa provides couples with the basic tools needed to get started down the often lonely road of infertility. She is experienced in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing the contracts necessary for a successful arrangement between Intended Parents and their Fertility Assistant. Provides counsel and prepares all necessary court documents to assist couples and individuals in establishing their parental rights as Intended Parents. Rated and named by her peers as being among the "Best Lawyers in San Diego".

Tracy Armato Program Director for Conceptual Options & Surrogate Program Admissions Coordinator. Tracy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Conceptual Options. Her unique and diverse background as an outside sales and marketing representative gives her the ability to guide and support our staff and clients. Tracy ensures that all members of our team our following our code of "Do the right thing for the right reason!" Having been a gestational surrogate herself, Tracy has seen the process of third party assisted reproduction from both angles and is a key support figure in our Team Approach. She is also responsible for interviewing and educating all Surrogate Mother Applicants. Arranges and confirms all necessary screening for applicants, as well as verifies all transcripts, records, history etc. for all candidates accepted into our program. Her dedication and emotional connection to each and every client, physician, psychologist, staff member and attorney on our team is an invaluable resource.


Melinda Johnson *Senior Case Manager for Conceptual Options*. Responsible for coordinating IVF cycles and facilitating the relationships between Intended Parents and their Donor and/or Surrogate. Arranges medical and psychological appointments and coordinates communication between physicians and their staff. Her dedication and emotional connection to each and every client provides her clients with the security of care and understanding 24 hours a day. Melinda has also been a surrogate and working full time in this industry for the last eight years.

Michel Tournay *French Case Manager for Conceptual Options.* Responsible for coordinating IVF cycles and facilitating the relationships between Intended Parents and their Donor and/or Surrogate. Arranges medical and psychological appointments and coordinates communication between physicians and their staff. His dedication and emotional connection to each and every client provides our clients with the security of care and understanding 24 hours a day. With the strict laws regarding Surrogacy and Egg Donation Michel helps us break the barriers faced by international clients coming to the United States.

Fausto Menegozzo *Italian Case Manager for Conceptual Options.* With the strict laws regarding Surrogacy and Egg Donation Fausto helps us break the barriers faced by our Italian clients coming to the United States. He is responsible for coordinating IVF cycles and facilitating the relationships between Intended Parents and their Donor and/or Surrogate. Arranges medical and psychological appointments and coordinates communication between physicians and their staff. His dedication and emotional connection to each and every client provides our clients with the security of care and understanding 24 hours a day.

Loren Glaser *Case Coordinator and Cycle Coordinator for Conceptual Options.* Provides ongoing support to active Donors, Surrogates, and Intended Parents while cycling within Conceptual Options. Maintains close relationships with all Donors and Surrogates to ensure that they understand and feel complete support throughout their endeavor. Loren also facilitates coordination of Surrogate Retreats and other professional and peer support groups that are an invaluable aspect of our service.

Diane Wong *Surrogate Intake Coordinator for Conceptual Options.* Provides initial screening and ongoing support to active Surrogates while cycling within Conceptual Options. Maintains close relationships with all Surrogates to ensure that they understand and feel complete support throughout their endeavor. Diane also facilitates coordination of Surrogate Retreats and other professional and peer support groups that are an invaluable aspect of our service.

Karyn Maczka *Egg Donor Admissions Coordinator* Responsible for interviewing and educating all Egg Donor Applicants. Arranges and confirms all necessary screening for applicants, as well as verifies all transcripts, records, history etc. for all candidates accepted into our program. Provides ongoing support and ensures up to date availability of all candidates, providing added piece of mind to parents. carols' dedication and emotional connection to each and every client provides her clients with the security of care and understanding.

Jenny Hayden *Administrative Assistant for Conceptual options, LLC.* Jenny is responsible for coordinating all office operations. Jenny's attention to detail and positive attitude ensures the success of all daily tasks within the office. Her dedication and desire to help is unmatched.