“It was never about building an agency.
It was always about building a standard.”
Katy Encalade is the President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. As a mom of three, former egg donor, former surrogate, and foster mom, she has experienced family-building from multiple perspectives. Those lived experiences have shaped her passion for helping intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and the donor-conceived community navigate a complex journey with dignity, ethics, and care.
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Two decades inside egg donation and surrogacy — on stage, on panels, and on podcasts. If your event, program, or show needs a candid voice on what ethical family building actually requires, Katy is available to speak.
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It’s something she’s built.
Katy is the President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, an agency built on the belief that ethical family building should protect every person involved.
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Trusted by families and professionals across the industry.
“Katy is an ethical, strong, and clear leader who is purpose-driven, and genuinely cares about her clients, her team, and always doing the right thing.”
— Adam Winder, President of SeedTrust
“Because of Katy, my daughter has had the opportunity to grow up knowing our donor. I cannot put into words how meaningful that has been to our family.”
— Hilary R., Intended Parent
“Katy brings a rare combination of deep expertise and unwavering ethical commitment to an industry where both are essential, consistently ensuring that the well-being of donors, surrogates, and intended parents remains at the center of every decision.”
— BROOKE DOMEK, PAST CLIENT, VISION COACH & CONSULTANT
Bringing children into the world carries profound responsibility.
In the family-building space, every decision ultimately shapes a child’s story, identity, and sense of belonging. That is why protecting dignity is essential, so no part of their story is rooted in harm or hidden truth.
Transparency matters because children deserve origins that can be understood with honesty, and parents deserve clear, informed guidance along the way. With the right support, intended parents can navigate this path thoughtfully, making choices that honor not just the process, but the life being created.
When families are built with long-term responsibility in mind, children are given a foundation of trust, care, and clarity that carries with them for a lifetime.