Michael Lacoe

About

A native Los Angelino, Michael attended UCLA Film School graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Motion Picture and Television Production. Over the next 15 years, he went on to launch a successful career in network television, responsible for producing and/or directing over 150 hours of prime-time episodic dramas. His fascination with the intersection of business-building and the creative process led him into the corporate realm where he worked for several years overseeing corporate communications for numerous technology startups in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada. In 2015, he entered into a partnership with Kenji Saito to expand J baby into a full-service egg donation agency specializing in the special needs of its Jewish and Asian clientele. Michael places a high priority on maintaining a mindful balance between careers, family and giving back to the community. For the last three years he has been certified by the California Dept. of Aging as a volunteer HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Counselor, advocating on behalf of and counseling disabled and senior Medicare beneficiaries on how to effectively navigate their way through the frequently byzantine Medicare system. In 2014, his efforts were recognized by the Center for Health Care Rights with the prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award in Los Angeles County. For Michael, the formation of J baby represents a unique opportunity to combine his love of business with his passion and desire to want to help others for which Michael is both excited and deeply grateful.