Our People
Rich Atkinson-Toal
Non-Executive Director
Emma Fitzsimmons
Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chair
Sarah Jones
CEO
John Lord
Non-Executive Director
Rena Miras-Pye
Support Coordinator & Safeguarding Specialist
Josh Moreton
Non-Executive Director
David Pexton
Head of Counselling & Wellbeing
Zain Richardson
Non-Executive Director
Fran Steyn
Non-Executive Director
Alan White
Non-Executive Director & Chair
Our Board
SurrogacyUK is governed by a Board of Directors which includes Executive Directors (paid members of our management team) and Non-Executive Directors (NED – volunteers). We maintain a balance of surrogates/KEDs and intended parents on our board and co-opt non-members to provide externality and to support good governance.
Journey Management Team
Our Journey Management Team provides practical support and guidance to intended parents, surrogates, and teams, ensuring no one has to navigate their surrogacy journey alone. They are the first point of contact for members, overseeing team formation, agreements, and offering hands-on help throughout the process.
With personal experience as surrogates, known egg donors or parents through surrogacy, the team brings empathy and informed advice to every journey. Their goal is to ensure members feel supported, empowered, and fully informed to pursue their surrogacy journey safely and ethically.
Dawn
Journey Management Coordinator
Charlotte
Journey Management Coordinator
Jemma
Surrogate Mentor
Sue
Surrogate Mentor
David
Head of Counselling & Wellbeing
MBACP Registered Member 394879
Ally
Support Liaison
Kat
Support Liaison
Rena
Support Liaison
Support Team
Our Support Team provides emotional support to all our members throughout their surrogacy journey. Led by our in house counsellor, the team is made up of individuals with personal experience as surrogates, known egg donors and parents through surrogacy.
Whether it’s offering a listening ear, guidance through challenges, or simply being there to talk, the Support Team is committed to helping members feel supported and emotionally equipped for their journey.
Operations Team
Our Operations Team manages our events and media, ensuring everything runs smoothly and professionally. The team is made up of individuals with personal experience as surrogates, partners of surrogates, known egg donors, and parents through surrogacy.
Their first hand insight drives the organisation of meaningful events and ensures our media presence reflects the values and mission of our community. Dedicated to creating impactful experiences and clear communication, the Operations Team plays a vital role in supporting our members.
Alex
Media & PR Officer
Nic
Special Events Coordinator
Vicky
Community Events Coordinator
Amy
Administrative Officer
Rachel
Administrative Officer
Keely
Applications Coordinator
Chloe
Applications Coordinator
Applications Team
Our Application Team is dedicated to guiding applicants through an informative and supportive process to becoming members. From the initial application to membership approval, they ensure the journey is clear, helpful, and tailored to each individual.
The team brings empathy and understanding to every step, ensuring applicants feel informed and confident as they take their first steps into our community.