Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists, LLC

As the Founder & Legal Director of Worldwide Surrogacy, Vicki leads the agency with a passion for law and the family formation process. She brings over 25 years of experience practicing assisted reproductive technology law and surrogacy law to help people make their dreams of family come true—just as hers have. She and her spouse, Michelle Loris, have two sons, Sal and Nick.  At Worldwide Surrogacy, Vicki is most involved in meeting new clients, giving them expert insight and one-on-one attention as they learn about and consider surrogacy and family building options. She also meets with existing clients regularly, assisting them both personally and professionally. It is very important that Intended Parents have a legal advisor as they navigate their surrogate journey, and Vicki is their legal advisor every step of the way. Vicki has been practicing assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy, and family law for over 25 years, and serves as the Founder & Managing Partner of  Ferrara Law Group, PC. One of Vicki’s greatest achievements is the landmark decision of Raftopol v. Ramey, a Supreme Court case that created a new way to establish legal parentage in Connecticut. The case determined that an Intended Parent was granted rights to a child via a valid gestational agreement regardless of genetic connection to the child to be born to the gestational surrogate. Vicki frequently lectures and presents as a panelist in international surrogacy conferences all over the world and was awarded the LAMBDA Award for Outstanding LGBTQ Community Service in 2016. She is a member of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, the Family Law Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

As Chief Operating Officer, Beth Anne leads business operations at Worldwide with skill, precision, and enthusiasm, ensuring that the Worldwide team consistently provides compassionate, concierge-quality support to Intended Parents and surrogates. For over a decade, Beth Anne has overseen the staff, finances, and escrow for Worldwide. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company ensuring that all of the systems, resources, and people are in place to achieve the goals of the company. Beth Anne has over 25 years of experience in business operations management. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Mercy College. Beth Anne joined the Worldwide Surrogacy team in 2007.

Jen is the first touch point for Intended Parents, providing a wealth of information about the surrogacy journey. She walks them through the matching process, the screening process, insurance matters, and any and all other specific details regarding the surrogacy journey. As Director of Case Management, Jen provides ongoing support and case management to Intended Parents while supervising the other case managers who assist our Intended Parents. Jen started working with Worldwide as a part-time social worker, providing support for couples with fertility issues and helping them navigate alternative reproductive options. She began her current position as Director of Case Management four years ago and in addition to her current roles and responsibilities, Jen continues conducting social work assessments and interviews with potential surrogates and assists Intended Parents with the coordination of services. Jen has over 30 years of experience in social work. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University, and previously served as a Residential Caseworker for at-risk teenagers at The Vitam Center and Director of the Women and Families Shelter. Jen also worked as Development Director of the Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, a non-profit organization dedicated to children with learning disabilities. She also served as a coordinator and instructor for a variety of parenting groups through the private sector. Jen joined the Worldwide Surrogacy team in 2010.

Serena works with all of Worldwide’s gestational carriers every step of the way from the matching process to delivery day and beyond. As a two-time surrogate herself, Serena is uniquely qualified to provide reliable support and exceptional guidance for all of our carriers. Serena has been a part of the Worldwide team since its inception in 2006. She focuses on the elements of surrogacy she’s most passionate about: the gestational carriers. Her personal experience and extensive knowledge give her the unique ability to support our surrogates throughout their journeys. From the matching process to the delivery, Serena helps each carrier navigate their individual surrogacy journey. Serena has over 18 years of experience as both a gestational carrier and director of surrogate services. She previously served as a Paralegal at the Law Office of Michael Farrell, and as an Administrative Manager at both The Benefactory and The Salvation Army.