Fighting for Fertility with RESOLVE CEO Danielle Melfi
IVF is under fire. So, what happens when access to IVF is suddenly at risk? How much power should policy have over your ability to build a family? And what can one voice, or one story, really do to protect fertility care for millions?
In this timely episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine is joined by Danielle Melfi, the new CEO of RESOLVE, who brings a powerful blend of policy expertise, personal fertility experience, and a deep commitment to family-building equity.
Airing at the start of National Infertility Awareness Week, Dr. Lora Shahine and Danielle are talking about the real-world impact of recent legislative threats to IVF, including the Alabama ruling that temporarily halted treatment. They explore how advocacy organizations mobilize quickly to protect patients.
Danielle shares her own egg freezing journey, her background in government and healthcare advocacy, and how RESOLVE is working to expand access, improve patient education, and fight misinformation in an increasingly complex fertility landscape.
In this episode you’ll hear:
[1:41] Meet Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE
[5:45] Why IVF Stopped in Alabama
[10:55] What RESOLVE Does
[14:15] Fertility Care Coverage in California and Recent Advocacy Wins
[19:29] The Power of Fertility Stories
[21:48] Restorative Reproductive Medicine Movement: A Threat in Disguise?
[23:12] Personhood Bills Explained
[36:55] RESOLVE’s Strategic Plan
[38:31] Get Involved
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations
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This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.
