Danielle Melfi brings a deep personal commitment and a proven track record of results-driven leadership to her role as CEO of RESOLVE.

A seasoned advocate, she has successfully advanced policy changes at both the state and federal levels, leading historic bipartisan increases in family-focused budgets in Wisconsin and a national reduction of health care and prescription drug costs. As a skilled fundraiser and leader, Danielle raised tens of millions of dollars as Executive Director of the nonprofit Building Back Together and oversaw large-scale teams in her roles as Chief People Officer at the White House and Chief Program Officer at AmeriCorps. Most recently, Danielle served as a consultant for companies at the forefront of media and health care innovation, including women’s health start-up, Allara Health. Danielle began her career as an organizer with deep experience centering lived experience and personal storytelling in her work, and she is committed to continuing RESOLVE’s community-focused legacy.

For Danielle, RESOLVE’s mission is personal. The Alabama Supreme Court decision to restrict IVF access motivated Danielle to begin her own family building journey by freezing her eggs. Through this months-long process, she experienced firsthand the immense financial, emotional, and physical challenges facing those navigating fertility care, and the barriers preventing many from accessing care at all. Danielle joins RESOLVE committed to expanding access and affordability to everyone hoping to build a family – whether couples struggling with infertility, LGBTQ+ families, or single people who rely on medical intervention to conceive.

Danielle graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University with a BA in Political Science. She is actively engaged in her community as a volunteer for Sasha Bruce, a DC-based nonprofit supporting youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness and as a leader of her church’s women’s group. Danielle resides in Washington, DC with her rescue dog, Jersey.

Dr. Sandeep “Sunny” Mistry is a board-certified urologist specializing in male fertility, testosterone management, and advanced microsurgical treatments for men’s reproductive health. Raised in Sugar Land, he earned his engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology before receiving his medical degree and urology training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also conducted prostate cancer research as a Howard Hughes Fellow.

Since founding his practice in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area in 2007, Dr. Mistry has become known for comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for male infertility, low testosterone, and sexual health, integrating advanced surgical techniques with lifestyle, nutritional, and hormonal optimization. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is dedicated to helping men restore fertility and overall wellness.

Susan Hudson, MD is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality fertility care to patients throughout South and Central Texas. She leads the New Braunfels and Corpus Christi locations of Texas Fertility Center, where she focuses on combining advanced reproductive treatment with a deeply patient-centered approach.

A native of New Braunfels, Dr. Hudson earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Texas A&M University before completing fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mayo Clinic. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, with nearly two decades of experience helping individuals and couples grow their families.

Dr. Hudson’s approach is deeply informed by personal experience. After facing infertility herself, she understands firsthand the emotional and physical challenges patients encounter. That experience shapes a practice philosophy centered on empathy, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning.

Across the New Braunfels and Corpus Christi offices, patients have access to comprehensive reproductive services, including advanced fertility testing, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, third-party reproduction, and reproductive surgery. Care is tailored to each patient’s goals and clinical needs, with a strong focus on outcomes, transparency, and continuity.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Hudson is a co-host of the podcast Fertility Docs Uncensored, where she and fellow reproductive endocrinologists provide candid, evidence-based education about infertility and IVF. She is also a co-author of The IVF Blueprint, a practical guide designed to empower patients with clear, trustworthy information about the IVF process.

Dr. Hudson’s mission is simple: deliver sophisticated fertility treatment in a compassionate, patient-centered environment close to home.

Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, M.D., has devoted his life to advancing the field of reproductive medicine through research, leadership, advocacy and best-practice clinical care. He is the medical director and managing partner of Texas Fertility Center’s practices in Austin, San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas, and has raised the standard of IVF care through his collaboration with Ovation® Fertility Austin and other Ovation IVF laboratories and partner physicians.

Dr. VerMilyea is board certified as both a clinical consultant and a high complexity clinical laboratory director. He is well-known within the IVF research community for leading innovative, collaborative studies to advance the science of fertility care, including award-nominated research involving the use of artificial intelligence in IVF. He is frequently invited to present these collaborative studies’ findings at the largest fertility care conferences in the United States and abroad.

Heather Tankersley serves as Board President and has been a dedicated board member for nearly 10 years. Her fertility journey, which included multiple IVF cycles and a difficult miscarriage, led her to a turning point when she received the news that two of her embryos successfully passed genetic testing. Inspired by the support she received and her desire to help others facing similar struggles, Heather joined the Board shortly thereafter. With her background in marketing, graphic design, and technology, Heather lends her expertise to the Foundation’s growth initiatives.

Heather authored and co-edited Fertility & Beyond: Join the Conversation (available on Amazon), an impactful book from the Fertility Foundation of Texas. Through this work, she shares her deeply personal fertility journey, while furthering the Foundation’s mission to support and empower individuals navigating fertility challenges.

Outside of her board role, she is a full-time real estate investor and agent, helping families create financial freedom through real estate. Her hobbies include party planning, cooking, photography, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and two young daughters. Though her life is busy with young children, Heather cherishes the moments in which she can find joy and relaxation with her family.

Dr. Aimee is a fertility specialist and full-time practicing reproductive endocrinologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience and a specialization in IVF, she has helped countless women—particularly those over 35—realize their dreams of becoming mothers. She is known for finding the sweet spot where science and compassionate patient care meet, empowering individuals to better understand their fertility.

Dr. Aimee graduated from UCLA School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. She also completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and holds a Master’s in Public Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan.

In 2014, she launched Egg Freezing Party to educate people about fertility preservation options. She later created The Egg Whisperer Show, expanding her educational reach through YouTube, IGTV, Facebook, Twitter, and as a podcast. She has also simplified fertility education through her signature TUSHY Method, BALLS Method, and Egg Whisperer DIET—memorable frameworks designed to help patients better understand fertility diagnosis and care.

Dr. Thais Varzoni holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, along with two master’s degrees in Counseling and Neuropsychology. She has over 12 years of experience in women’s mental health and more than eight years of specialized experience supporting individuals and couples through their infertility journeys.

In 2022, Dr. Varzoni founded Mind360, a mental health practice dedicated exclusively to families undergoing fertility treatments, where she also serves as the Clinical Director.

Throughout her career, Dr. Varzoni has conducted psychological evaluations for intended parents, egg and sperm donors, and gestational carriers participating in IVF third-party cycles. Beyond assessments, she is deeply passionate about providing counseling and helping patients navigate the complex emotional landscape of fertility treatment.

Her approach emphasizes empathy, education, and empowerment, focusing on the unique psychological aspects of women’s health. Dr. Varzoni’s expertise and warm, patient-centered style consistently help clients feel supported, informed, and understood.