Southern Surrogacy is now proudly part of Bright Futures Families, a national surrogacy agency built by women who are passionate about growing families. Our leadership team brings years of experience, a genuine commitment to transparency and ethics, and a personal connection to the surrogacy journey.
Bright Futures Families was co-founded by sisters Jennifer White and Ellen Trachman. They’re united by a shared belief that every surrogacy journey deserves expert support, genuine compassion, and a team that truly gets it.
Jennifer White, CEO & Owner, Bright Futures Families
About
If there’s a behind-the-scenes problem waiting to happen, chances are I’ve already spotted it and headed it off. My role is equal parts troubleshooter, strategist, traveler, and connector. I spend my days strengthening relationships in the surrogacy and ART community, building new ones, and finding ways to make sure our families and surrogates always feel supported.
Background
Having gone through infertility myself, I know first-hand the longing for family and the joy of finally reaching that goal. Before launching Bright Futures Families, I worked as a paralegal in an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law firm. That’s where I fell in love with this field and especially with helping independent matches.
Biggest Win
Watching our program grow to help bring more than 200 babies into the world. Each one represents a family’s dream fulfilled, and that will never stop astounding me.
Why I Do This
Because it’s personal. My own infertility journey gave me a deep passion for helping others grow their families. I know the heartache, but I also know the incredible joy that comes when the dream becomes reality.
Fun Fact
I was a competitive cross-country ski racer in high school!
Outside Work
I was a competitive cross-country ski racer in high school!
What I’m Learning
Working toward my Mental Health Ally Certificate, because growth and learning never really stop.
Want to meet the full team?
Bright Futures Families is made up of a dedicated group of women, many of whom have been gestational carriers themselves or have grown their families through surrogacy. Get to know everyone on our team, read their stories, and see why so many surrogates and intended parents trust us as a partner in their surrogacy journey. You’ll even find some of your familiar faces from Southern Surrogacy listed over there as we are thrilled to have brought them into our team, too!