Joyful, funny, breathtaking, magical—these are the words I would use to describe parenthood. I believe raising a child is not just the journey of a lifetime; it is the journey of life itself. It happens differently for each of us, and none of us can do it alone. That’s why I do what I do.
My own path has been full of twists and turns. I have always been passionate about family and eagerly ant...
Joyful, funny, breathtaking, magical—these are the words I would use to describe parenthood. I believe raising a child is not just the journey of a lifetime; it is the journey of life itself. It happens differently for each of us, and none of us can do it alone. That’s why I do what I do.
My own path has been full of twists and turns. I have always been passionate about family and eagerly anticipated becoming a parent, experiencing the wonder of childhood, and sharing what I’ve learned with someone discovering the world for the first time. Years ago, I taught pottery, connecting with people through art and helping them find the freedom to express themselves. Later, I pursued graduate studies to become a therapist, and a career was born.
At a certain point, I made a decision to start my family—on my own. I never imagined I would become a parent through surrogacy, yet I found myself at a crossroads where modern science and maternal instinct met, and I took the biggest step on my journey to motherhood. Having lived the journey both as a hopeful parent and witnessed the experiences of surrogates, I bring that understanding to my agency. I am dedicated to supporting parents and surrogates and guiding those who are passionate about the birth process.
For clients hoping to become parents, I understand the big questions you have about the process and the experience—I had them too. That’s why I’m here: to talk about your story and take the next step together. Surrogates, you are a vital part of this journey as well. I know firsthand that you are making dreams come true for parents longing to have a child, and I honor your own hopes and experiences. My role is to help you achieve your goals and match you with parents who share your expectations and values.
In surrogacy, no two journeys are the same. But I promise this: I will do everything I can to make you comfortable throughout the process, share every truth I have learned and lived, and be there for you day and night. The journey will be profound, personal, and unlike anything you imagined.
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Dawn Galbo is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in reproduction and psychotherapy. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and she operates a private practice in San Diego, California. Her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families has provided her with a deep understanding of human experiences in multiple social settings and multi-cultural environments. As a surrogacy specialist, Dawn conducts psychodiagnostic evaluations and psychological testing for egg donors, gestational carriers, and sperm donors, and offers intended parent consultations for individuals and couples utilizing assisted reproductive technology. Dawn is a single mother, by choice, of two young children, a perspective that helps her to guide and support people who are passion-ate about the birth process. She is a member of the Society of Ethics in Egg Donations and Surrogacy (SEEDS) among other professional affiliations.
Steffenie Montes graduated from The University of California, San Diego in 2010 with a degree in the History of Latin America. Since her graduation from college and subsequent marriage, she has worked for over a decade in her family’s confectionary business, manufacturing in Mexico and importing to the United States, Canada, Central America and Europe. Steffenie is passionate about children, education, and equality. She loves experiencing life’s magical firsts through the eyes of her young [son and daughter]. Her energy and curiosity have taken her on inspired adventures to twenty countries on four continents, and instilled in her a deep appreciation for other cultures. Stephanie’s belief is that every person has the right to start a family, which has motivated her to support surrogates and hopeful parents.
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