My name is Andrea Syrtash, and I'm an ovary-achiever.
Andrea Syrtash is a relationships and sexual health author, fertility advocate and founder of pregnantish - the first media platform dedicated to helping people navigate infertility and modern family building. She also founded The World Fertility Awards, the first global consumer-facing event celebrating changemakers driving forward the future of fertility.
Andrea's the author of popular books including He’s Just Not Your Type (And That's a Good Thing) and Cheat on Your Husband (With Your Husband) published by Penguin Random House and It's Okay to Sleep with Him on the First Date - And Every Other Rule of Dating, Debunked (HarperCollins). She's hosted TV programs for Oprah's OWN and the Discovery Network, and frequently appears as a guest expert in the media.
A sought-after speaker, including appearances on the TEDx Makers stage and as a moderator of the first fertility-focused panel at DAVOS Health, 2026, Andrea is also the host of the pregnantish podcast, chosen in 2023 by the New York Times as a recommended listen.
Originally from Toronto, Andrea lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter, born via gestational surrogacy after years of fertility treatment. She remains committed to breaking the stigma around infertility and elevating conversations about modern family building. Follow@pregnantish for more.
Our Team
Carolyn Kossow, MSc 🇺🇸
Communications & Partnerships Manager
Carolyn is pregnantish’s Communications & Partnerships Manager, where she leads the organization’s partnership program, overseeing strategic communications, content development, campaign execution, and partner collaborations across the fertility and reproductive health landscape.
She holds a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics, where her research focused on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including egg donation and surrogacy, in a global context. Carolyn brings expertise in fertility communications, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, health education, and partnership strategy. Prior to joining pregnantish, she worked across nonprofits and startups advancing economic, racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equity at both local and global levels. Through her work, she is passionate about expanding access to reproductive health information, elevating patient voices, and fostering more inclusive conversations around family building.
Carley Ford 🇺🇸
Events Manager
Carley is pregnantish’s Events Manager, where she leads the planning and execution of premium educational events, community gatherings, and advocacy initiatives that bring together patients, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, advocates, and media voices from across the fertility and reproductive health space.
Before pregnantish, Carley grew her a career at the intersection of marketing, events, and community engagement. With experience spanning brand strategy, social media, trade show production, and client relations, she has led marketing initiatives across industries — managing everything from content planning and CRM communications to large-scale event logistics. Her work in pharmaceuticals and senior care also shaped her people-first approach, strengthening her ability to build meaningful relationships and create experiences rooted in empathy and connection.
Erin Perez 🇪🇸
Global Events
Erin supports pregnantish’s global events program including project management, program coordination, production, communications, and more.
A strategic communications and marketing leader with 8+ years of experience advising organizations through high-visibility, fast-moving moments, Erin specializes in translating complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies that drive growth and alignment.
As Founder of Dogmatic Marketing Group and former Account Supervisor at 919 Marketing, she has led national campaigns, managed cross-functional teams, partnered with executives, and developed brand, content, and reputation strategies across B2B SaaS, nonprofit, and service-based industries. With expertise spanning messaging, stakeholder engagement, digital strategy, and platforms including HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, and Google Analytics, she brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to helping mission-driven organizations strengthen their voice, connect with audiences, and scale sustainably.
Gerry Sievers 🇺🇸
Video & Production
Gerry is a producer, director of photography, and editor who has supported pregnantish's video and production initiatives for years. With extensive experience in visual storytelling, content production, and post-production, Gerry helps bring the organization's educational, advocacy, and awareness campaigns to life through compelling video content.
From concept to delivery, Gerry’s team (Big Head, Inc.) of filmmakers are dedicated to delivering content that highlights the emotion and motivation behind your mission. Gerry's digital media experience ranges from full execution of branded content campaigns to video journalism for The New York Times. Gerry’s primary focus is shining a light on passionate, resilient people who have overcome adversity and continue to inspire and challenge others.
Termeh Mazhari 🇫🇷
Lead Designer
Termeh is the Lead Designer for pregnantish and its affiliate brands, where she oversees visual identity, website design, brand development, SEO strategy, and creative direction across the organization's growing portfolio of media, advocacy, and educational initiatives. She plays a key role in shaping how pregnantish communicates complex fertility and reproductive health topics through thoughtful, accessible, and visually engaging experiences.
Termeh has spent years helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design and powerful visual communication. With a background in branding, digital experiences, and creative strategy, she brings ideas to life in ways that educate, engage, and connect with audiences. At pregnantish, Termeh shapes the visual identity behind our work — turning important conversations about fertility and family building into content and experiences that feel approachable, inclusive, and human.
Emily Bullers 🇺🇸
Executive Assistant
Emily supports the day-to-day operations that keep our team, programs, and partnerships moving forward. She manages scheduling, administrative coordination, finance support, and internal workflows, helping streamline communication and execution across the organization.
Before joining pregnantish, Emily built a career rooted in education, advocacy, and supporting others. With a background in elementary school teaching and patient advocacy, she brings a thoughtful, people-first approach and a deep understanding of how to guide individuals through important moments. Her unique blend of empathy, organization, and attention to detail helps support the behind-the-scenes work that brings the pregnantish mission to life.
Patrick Richards 🇨🇦
Video & Production
Patrick is a video producer, editor, and creative storyteller with Pregnantish Productions, where he brings fertility, reproductive health, and patient advocacy stories to life through compelling visual content.
Through Practical Productions, Patrick has spent years helping people and organizations tell their stories through the power of video. With a background in production, editing, and creative storytelling, he brings a unique ability to capture authentic moments and translate them into meaningful content. At pregnantish, Patrick helps elevate patient voices and expert perspectives through videos that educate, inspire, and make people feel less alone.
Our Advisors
Stephanie Berez, MBA 🇺🇸
Strategic Marketing Advisor
Stephanie Berez is Strategic Marketing Advisor to pregnantish, bringing more than 25 years of experience in brand strategy, innovation, consumer insights, and business growth. She currently serves as Vice President of Marketing, North America at Twinings and is the founder of Heart of Why™ Marketing, where she advises organizations on brand positioning, audience engagement, and growth strategy.
Inger Britt Carlsson, Ph.D. 🇺🇸
Reproductive Health Advisor
Inger Britt Carlsson, Ph.D., is a Strategic Advisor to pregnantish and a globally recognized leader in reproductive medicine with more than 30 years of experience in the fertility industry. Throughout her career, she has held senior medical affairs and scientific leadership roles at some of the world's leading fertility and women's health organizations, including CooperSurgical Fertility & Genomics, EMD Serono, Sanofi/Genzyme, Merck, and INVO Bioscience.
Jill Rosen, B.Sc.H. 🇨🇦
Strategic Healthcare Advisor
Jill Rosen, B.Sc.H., is a Strategic Healthcare Advisor to pregnantish, bringing more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare advertising, continuing medical education, sales, and product development. Throughout her career, she has worked across the U.S. and Canada with leading healthcare organizations including Wyeth (now Pfizer), Johnson & Johnson, and Anderson DDB Health & Lifestyle.
James (Jim) Clark 🇺🇸
Business Development Advisor
Jim Clark is a serial entrepreneur, strategy consultant, and catalyst. Prior to founding Civilization Labs in 2025and the Bridge Era Institute in 2024, Clark was best known as the Founder/CEO (1997-2021) of the World Technology Network (WTN), a global association of 1,500+ of the world’s top innovators, peer-elected via the annual World Technology Awards in science, technology, and related fields. Partnered with Fortune, TIME, The Economist, CNN, Science, Nature, NYSE, Microsoft, Nasdaq, Salesforce, among many others, the WTN convened annual World Technology Summits, as well as others (i.e., World Energy Technologies Summits and the World Summit on Technological Unemployment). Through the WTN, he was also co-convener/co-lead of the International Congress for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (ICGAI, 2018-2021).
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im Clark serves as a strategic advisor to pregnantish and the World Fertility Awards, providing guidance on awards strategy, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and long-term growth. Drawing on decades of experience building international recognition platforms and communities, he helps support the continued development and global impact of the awards program.