About SAI

Meet the Team

The people who walk alongside you—many with years of experience supporting surrogates and intended parents.

Surrogacy is personal. The people you talk to, text with, and lean on during this process matter just as much as the clinic or the contracts. Surrogate Alternatives is led by our founder and supported by a close-knit team of professionals who stay involved, accessible, and focused on your experience from start to finish.
1998
Founded & continuously operating
100%
Financial protection via SeedTrust Escrow
Top 5%
Top Surrogate Acceptance
Only a small percentage of applicants move forward after a detailed review of their background, history, and overall suitability, supporting safer and more stable journeys.

How it works

Who You'll Hear From

Each journey has a small circle of people around it, so you're never passed from person to person.

  • LeadershipSets standards, oversees decisions, and steps in when things get complex
  • Case ManagementAvailable for transfers, questions, and key moments throughout pregnancy
  • Client ServicesGuides initial communication, matching, and next steps
1998Founded & continuously operating
4,000+Babies born through SAI journeys
100%Financial protection via SeedTrust Escrow

Leadership

Leadership

SAI is founder-led and guided by a leadership team that keeps standards, care, and communication consistent across every journey.

Diana Olmeda – CEO & Founder at Surrogate Alternatives
CEO & Founder

Diana Olmeda

Former 1X gestational surrogate and five-time egg donor who founded Surrogate Alternatives in 1998. Diana remains hands-on in oversight, mentoring the team and staying available when questions or sensitive situations arise.

Director of Operations

Vivian Wilborne

Oversees day-to-day operations to ensure journeys move smoothly, systems stay organized, and both surrogates and parents receive consistent support.

Director of Marketing & Strategy

Damien Olmeda

Leads strategy, communication, and education across the agency through marketing and content, ensuring families and surrogates receive clear, honest information at every stage.

The full team

The Team Around You

Behind every journey is a small, dedicated team that gets to know you and stays with you every step of the way.

Client Services & Program Leadership

Lead Client Services Director
Rebecca Deegan

Oversees the client services dept to ensure surrogates and parents feel supported, informed, and cared for throughout their journey.

Client Services Director
Xueying Snow Li

Supports communication and works closely with the case management team so journeys stay organized and expectations remain clear.

Lead Case Manager
Venise Raschick

Leads the case management team, overseeing day-to-day operations and supporting financial coordination to ensure a smooth, consistent experience for surrogates and intended parents.

Surrogate Program Director
Jennifer Cannon

Leads the surrogate program and works closely with the support team to ensure surrogates feel prepared and supported at every stage.

CARE COORDINATION TEAM

Senior Case Manager
Nicole Herrera

Coordinates care and communication throughout the journey, ensuring every detail is managed and nothing falls through the cracks.

Executive Office Coordinator
Selena Chavez

Supports Surrogate Intake through profile reviews & onboards, assists Spanish speaking applicants and helps daily office operations.

Journey Coordinator
Alexandra Wetzel

Guides clients & surrogate through milestones and logistics with steady communication and follow-through.

Surrogate Support

Support Coordinator
Monica Lopez

Supports surrogates with scheduling, questions, and day-to-day needs during their journey.

Support Coordinator
Marissa Spartz

Helps surrogates feel reassured and supported during appointments, transfers, and key moments.

Get in touch

Want to Know What It's Like to Work With Us?

Websites can only tell you so much. If you're wondering what it would feel like to work with this team—or deciding whether SAI is the right fit—you're always welcome to start with a conversation.

Surrogates

Thinking About Becoming a Surrogate

Talk with someone who understands the process and can share what real support looks like.

Intended Parents

Exploring Surrogacy as a Parent

Connect with our team to ask questions and explore what a journey with SAI could look like.