Michelle Chidley

A PR and Communications Leader, team builder, and passionate advocate for people, policy and purpose, Michelle co-founded Fertility Alberta. As Chair, she draws on the knowledge, experience, and network she accumulated over her 13 years as a fertility warrior, fundraiser, and advocate. Immense gratitude for her two beautiful boys created through IVF drive Michelle to fight to break down barriers so that all who require fertility care can have the same opportunity to build the family of their dreams.

Tanya Driscoll

Tanya is an Engineering Professional in the oil and gas sector specializing in Process Safety. After a particularly grueling 11.5-year battle with infertility, Tanya and her husband were blessed with their daughter. This battle was not only financially exhausting, but spiritually and mentally as well. Knowing first-hand what many others face and how isolating the journey can be sparked Tanya's desire to join Fertility Alberta.

Stacie Gaetz

Stacie is a writer and editor who is passionate about storytelling. After going through her own fertility journey, that resulted in the birth of her delightful daughter and silly son, she volunteered to raise funds for those who are unable to afford treatments. Stacie became a founding director of Fertility Alberta to increase awareness about fertility issues and work towards achieving public funding for assisted reproductive technology in Alberta.

Amanda Donnelly

Amanda is a Chartered Professional Accountant and the treasurer for Fertility Alberta. As a parent to two wonderful children, and having personally experienced IVF, she joined Fertility Alberta to advocate for accessible fertility care so that cost is not a barrier to experiencing the joy of parenthood.

Trista Harrison

Trista is an educator and advocate dedicated to improving access to fertility care and resources in Alberta. Her own experience navigating fertility care revealed how much clearer information, stronger support, and greater public awareness are needed. As a founding member of Fertility Alberta, she is proud to help advance advocacy and education efforts that work toward a more inclusive and accessible fertility care system for all Albertans.

Ashley Eberle

Ashley is a Human Resources and business professional. Still going through the fertility journey herself, she has experienced the struggles couples are facing emotionally and financially. As a founding director of Fertility Alberta, she hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden by advocating for publicly funded fertility treatments because no one should have to give up their dream of having a family because of financial barriers.

Haley Biryukov

Haley is a corporate sustainability professional with a background in academic research. Shortly after receiving a PhD in Biology, she faced an early cancer diagnosis that began her ongoing journey to build a family through surrogacy. Haley is passionate about advancing fertility research in the province and helping make a positive impact for others needing fertility care.