Our Team
Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director
Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor, is an experienced gestational surrogate, surrogacy agency founder and surrogacy non-profit co-founder, with over a decade of experience in the surrogacy industry. She also currently serves as the co-Vice President of SEEDS, The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy.
As the Founder and former owner of All Families Surrogacy, an award-winning gestational surrogacy agency, Carey spent 6 years helping hundreds of surrogates and parents navigate their journeys. Carey also co-founded and served as Co-President of the Oregon Surrogacy Professionals Association (OSPA), served as the LGBTQ Surrogacy Advisor for Parents Via Egg Donation (PVED), and has served on several committees for SEEDS over the years.
Carey brings her vast surrogacy expertise to Surrogacy Mentor®, in addition to over 25 years in business operations management and PR, to help surrogates find the right agency for them.
Lisa Chiya, Managing Partner
Lisa came on board in 2023 as the Managing Partner of Surrogacy Mentor. She brings over 20 years of third-party reproductive management to Surrogacy Mentor, through her current work as the Founder and President of Genesis Group. Lisa has a deep passion for family building and feels honored to be in a position to help so many Intended Parents find their way to parenthood. Lisa is a proud parent to three beautiful children via IVF and surrogacy. Lisa is also a founding member and board member of the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS) .
Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager
Marielle serves as the Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor®. Marielle has completed three surrogacy journeys, with her most recent welcoming a baby girl for amazing fathers in Israel.
Marielle has always had a passion for helping people, spending the first part of her career in a hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator. She lives in Coastal North Carolina, where she and her family enjoy spending as much time at the beach as possible.
Marielle is excited to continue to be an advocate for surrogacy by guiding others through the process at Surrogacy Mentor®.
Dustie Rodriguez, Social Media Coordinator
Dustie is the Social Media Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor. She expertly manages our social media content, creates engaging graphics using her natural artistic talents, and handles all posting activities, ensuring our online presence is vibrant, relevant and informative. Dustie is a married mother of two, residing in Idaho.
Mya Johnson, Administrative Coordinator
Mya is the Administrative Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor, providing our Director with varied project support. Mya is a mother of two and a two-time surrogate, residing in Tennessee. With a background in HR and recruiting, Mya discovered her true passion lies in the fertility industry. She is currently studying to be a nurse specializing in fertility, and is eager to support and guide others on their paths to parenthood.