2026 Board of Directors

Colorado Fertility Advocates (CFA) welcomes anyone actively working in or passionate about the fertility and assisted reproductive technologies field to join.
As a group, CFA approaches the fertility area as a collaborative field and believes that working together makes for a better experience for all.

Kristina Shaw

CHAIR

Kristina has cultivated a successful 20-year career in marketing, communications and strategy. Her personal and professional focus has been about providing visibility to marginalized communities, supporting equity for women and LGBTQ+ individuals, and advocating for improved access to comprehensive reproductive care.
Her 3 children were created with the use of fertility treatments and she is passionate about giving back to this community.
Get to know more about Kristina by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Judy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Manager of the Counseling Department and Director of the Gestational Carrier Program at Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM), Judy utilizes a holistic approach in counseling, believing in the connection of mind/body/spirit.
Get to know more about Judy by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Ellen founded Trachman Law Center, LLC in order to bring dedicated and compassionate legal representation to those wishing to build a family through assisted reproductive technology. Ellen is also the co-founder and Director of Colorado Surrogacy, LLC, specialized in Colorado-focused surrogacy matching and support. Originally from northern New Mexico, Ellen attended undergrad at the University of California, Berkeley, and law school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Get to know more about Ellen by visiting her Linked-In Profile.

Rebeckah Navitsky

Past Chair

Rebeckah has decades of experience running the Learning and Development departments for large and small organizations. Training and education is her passion and she plans to use these skills to help her community understand infertility and how to support our Colorado Families. She is an IVF patient and wants to support others in their journey.
Get to know more about Rebeckah by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Alex Monk, Esq.

Board Member

Nikki is an experienced fertility law attorney that is committed to helping others create and grow families through surrogacy and gamete donation. She is passionate about family equality and improving accessibility and quality of fertility care.
Get to know more about Nikki by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Alicia is a Senior Embryologist with 14 years of experience working in IVF laboratories across the country. She is also an experienced public speaker whose professional expertise and personal IVF experience inform her work. Alicia is a strong advocate for accessible and inclusive fertility care, including representation for LGBTQ+ families in paths to parenthood.
Get to know more about Alicia by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Lisa is a Certified Fertility Coach, Author, and Podcast Host of Soulful IVF. A patient support leader and community builder, Lisa is also a board-certified occupational therapist with 25 years of healthcare experience and has been supporting individuals through fertility challenges for the past 6 years. Her personal IVF journey, including navigating male factor infertility, enduring multiple setbacks, and becoming mom to her one healthy embryo, deepened her commitment to storytelling, support, and community-building within holistic wellness spaces. Get to know more about Lisa by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Dr. Bauer is a Reproductive Physician serving patients in both Lone Tree and Colorado Springs. Her clinical expertise, paired with her lived experience of undergoing IVF to build her family, has made her a strong advocate for broader access to fertility care and increased public education around treatment pathways.
Get to know more about Dr. Bauer by visiting her Linked-In profile.

Alex is a fertility law attorney with Klein Fertility Law who brings five years of experience in fertility-related legal work. Before entering this field, he led community non-profits and worked with the ACLU, where he focused on juvenile civil rights, reproductive rights and policy development. He is committed to advancing fertility access as a civil rights issue and supporting employer-based fertility coverage initiatives. Get to know more about Alex by visiting his Linked-In profile.

““Advocacy is personal. Serving on the CFA Board is a reminder that the most fulfilling work is the work that widens the circle of possibility.” ”

CFA follows a working board model that emphasizes a balance between professional responsibility, family life, and advocacy stewardship. This model allows the organization to draw on the commitment, expertise, and lived experience of its leaders while ensuring governance remains disciplined, mission-driven, and sustainable for the long term. Questions or interested in joining?
Email us at info@coloradofertilityadvocates.org

Next Board Cohort Open August 2026. View Our Board Application Here