Fast Facts about RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

The mission of RESOLVE is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy.

History.  Founded in 1974 by nurses, RESOLVE is a national non-profit organization providing local support and educational programming to meet the needs of women and men diagnosed with infertility.   Supported by a strong volunteer network, RESOLVE is a source of information and support for the family building journey.

Website. www.resolve.org offers wide ranging information on the infertility journey. A robust online community provides virtual support to anyone. Information on Team RESOLVE, Project IF, and The Center for Infertility Justice can be found on resolve.org.

Resources. RESOLVE has a variety of online resources that address treatment, coping, third party reproduction, adoption and living childfree. All are available for free at resolve.org.

Newsletter.  Resolve, for the journey and beyond. RESOLVE’s quarterly newsletter is a vehicle to spread important information about the disease of infertility from noted professionals in the field and from women and men who have struggled to build their families.

Advocacy. RESOLVE advocates on the state and national levels for health care coverage for infertility, medical research, adoption benefits and access to all family building options.  RESOLVE has been at the forefront of fighting state legislation that would harm access to all family building options.

Speakers’ Bureau. RESOLVE has a network of spokespeople ready to address questions from the media and available for interview.

Funding. RESOLVE is a charitable organization supported by tax-deductible contributions from concerned individuals, foundations and corporations. 

National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW). Recognized annually each spring with nationwide events, NIAW informs the public about the medical and emotional issues faced by the 7.3 million Americans with infertility and highlights all family building options.

Hope Awards. Each year RESOLVE recognizes leaders in the field of infertility who have made a significant difference in the lives of patients. The Hope Awards are awarded at the Night of Hopeheld in New York City.

Corporate Council.  Corporate leaders in the field support RESOLVE’s mission by participation on RESOLVE’s Corporate Council. Members include:  Church & Dwight Co. Inc., EMD Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, IntegraMed America, Merck, and Rite Aid.

Who’s Who at RESOLVE

• Founder: Barbara Eck, RN, MPH
• National Board Chair: Lee Rubin Collins, JD
• President/CEO: Barbara Collura
• Web Coordinator: Marnee Beck
• Director, Development: Margaret Berardelli
• Administrative Assistant: Simeonne Bookal
• Director, Strategic Partnerships & Projects: Rebecca Flick
• Professional Outreach Manager: Dawn Gannon
• Database & Online Services Specialist Heather Gasser
• Director, Public Relations: Andy Schwarz