About Chesapeake Surrogacy Center

Chesapeake Surrogacy Center provides dedicated, affordable surrogacy case management for families in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. We coordinate every stage of the gestational surrogacy journey and work closely with fertility clinics, legal professionals, and independent escrow agencies, so intended parents and surrogates feel supported and informed from the first conversation through delivery.

Compassionate, Accessible Surrogacy

Our mission is to make gestational surrogacy in our local communities ethical and accessible for all.

We believe the surrogacy journey should feel supported, informed, and thoughtfully guided from start to finish.

Surrogacy is both an emotional and financial commitment. That is why we center our approach on clear communication, clearly defined milestones, and fair, predictable fees, so you always understand what comes next.

Because surrogacy touches so many moving parts, we work with trusted, independent professionals at every stage. That means intended parents and surrogates receive knowledgeable, unbiased guidance throughout the surrogacy process.

Meet Our Team

Andrea Hoshmand McAfee

Founder & Director

Andrea Hoshmand McAfee

Andrea entered the world of assisted reproduction over twenty years ago as a three-time egg donor. The experience profoundly impacted her, and she maintains contact with her recipient families to this day.After graduating from Questrom School of Business and the Maryland School of Public Policy, she spent several years working for the federal government. In 2008, she moved back to Hawaii, where she founded the Hawaii Surrogacy Center, the first provider of surrogacy services in her home state.Over a decade later, she relocated to the Philadelphia area, where colleagues encouraged her to establish a sister agency. The Surrogacy Center of Philadelphia quickly became the leading provider of surrogacy services in the region. Andrea is honored that so many intended parents from across the country have trusted her team to help complete their families.Today, Chesapeake Surrogacy Center is the third agency established under her guidance, meeting the need for a local agency focused on families in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

Kaci Moore

Recruitment & Intake Manager

Kaci Moore

Kaci has been a part of the wonderful world of surrogacy for the past 20 years. She is a 4x surrogate, and successfully carried 3 sets of twins and a singleton. She has also held numerous professional roles in surrogate intake, screening and journey case management. Kaci was born and raised in the beautiful state of Montana. She's a true mountain girl and enjoys all of the outdoor activities from hiking, camping, and enjoying the abundance of wildlife. She's been married to her husband for 30 years and has a beautiful family of 4 grown kids and 3 grandsons. Above all, family means everything to her, and she loves being part of helping to create families through surrogacy.

Jessie Jakulsky

Intended Parent Liaison

Jessie Jakulsky

Jessie resides in Maryland and is a former Intended Parent who had both of her daughters through surrogacy. She supports Intended Parents waiting to be matched with surrogates in our program. Jessie truly understands firsthand how long the days feel when you are on the list waiting to be matched with a surrogate, and is available for emotional support and advocacy from someone who has been there.

Leola Myerly

Case Management

Leola Myerly

Leola is a retired Army veteran, military spouse, and proud mother of two sons she welcomed through surrogacy. Her family also includes a beloved dog who is fully convinced he's human and very much a part of the family.Family is at the heart of everything Leola does. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and creating meaningful experiences with her loved ones. In her free time, she loves to read and study American Sign Language as a way to continue learning and expanding her perspective.Leola is deeply passionate about helping others grow their families and supporting strong, lasting relationships between intended parents and gestational carriers. Having experienced the surrogacy journey firsthand, she brings both personal insight and genuine care to every family she works with.

Christy Malloy

Health Coach

Christy Malloy

From pre-transfer to postpartum recovery, Christy shares her knowledge of nutrition and mindfulness with our surrogates. She holds one-on-one counseling sessions, as well as leading group support activities. Christy is a busy mom, health coach and founder of Dish You Well Health Coaching. Christy has a Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Master Health Coach Certification and is passionate about helping others live a full, healthy, happy life.

Megan Thompson

Program Coordinator

Megan Thompson

Megan was born in Colorado and now lives in Media, Pennsylvania with her military husband and their two teenagers. Family is at the center of everything she does, and she feels grateful to play a part in helping others grow theirs.In her role supporting program operations, Megan helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. She coordinates logistics, tracks key metrics, supports insurance enrollment, and prepares communications that keep both clients and the team well-informed.Megan is currently in her second surrogacy journey and has been part of the surrogacy community for over four years. That experience gives her a genuine understanding of the care, connection, and trust that go into each journey. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and has owned and operated her own business for more than 14 years.Outside of work, Megan spends as much time as she can with her family, tackles home projects, reads whenever she gets the chance, and stays active with boxing. She also calls dibs on a new jar of peanut butter, usually while wearing a hoodie.

An Experienced Surrogacy Case Management Team

Our team has over 15 years of experience in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and gestational surrogacy case management. Nearly every member of our team has walked through the process themselves, as intended parents or surrogates, so they understand the questions, hopes and worries that come with this journey.

From reviewing medical records and coordinating screenings to liaising with attorneys and escrow agencies, your case management team keeps your surrogacy journey organized and on track.

How We Support Intended Parents and Surrogates

We provide comprehensive case management for both intended parents and gestational carriers:

For Intended Parents, we help you:

Understand the surrogacy process from embryo transfer to delivery
Coordinate with local fertility clinics, medical professionals and legal counsel
Manage payments through an independent escrow agency with milestone-based disbursements
Stay updated with regular communication from your case manager

For Surrogates, we help you:

Navigate screening, medical appointments and legal documentation
Access psychological, emotional and logistical support
Understand your compensation structure and benefits
Feel heard, respected and supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum

Our goal is to ensure that everyone involved in the surrogacy journey, intended parents, surrogates and their families feels informed, respected and cared for.

Clear Communication and Honest Costs

We believe that trust in a surrogacy agency is built on clarity. From the beginning, we explain the surrogacy costs, timelines and responsibilities involved in a gestational surrogacy journey. Our milestone-based fee structure, independent escrow management and open communication help reduce uncertainty so you can move through the process with confidence.