​About the Event

​Too often, women learn about their fertility only after they're already in the thick of it – a burden made heavier when the policies shaping their access to care get decided far before they ever reach a doctor’s office. RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association and M.M.LaFleur are bringing the conversation upstream.

​On September 23rd, join us at M.M.LaFleur's Georgetown Store from 6–8pm for a panel discussion featuring experts and women who have been there to help empower you on your family building journey.

​Our panel will include Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE, Dr. Lauren Roth of Shady Grove Fertility, Dr. Camille Hammond of the Cade Foundation, and our moderator Jummy Olabanji of NBC4 Washington — followed by networking, styling, and shopping, with 10% of sales benefiting RESOLVE.

​Our Speakers

​Danielle Melfi

​Danielle Melfi is the CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association, the nation’s oldest and largest patient advocacy organization for the infertility and family building community. RESOLVE provides evidence-based information and emotional support to those navigating infertility, and advocates to protect and expand access to family building care for everyone who needs it. Prior to RESOLVE, Danielle served as the Chief People Officer at the White House, overseeing benefits for 2,000+ White House employees. She has advanced bipartisan policy changes at the state and federal level to support women and families, including reducing the cost of child care and prescription drugs.

​Danielle was motivated to free her eggs after Alabama’s Supreme Court temporarily blocked IVF access. She is dedicated to expanding access to all those hoping to build a family, including those facing infertility, LGBTQ+ families, and single parents by choice. Danielle lives in Washington, DC with her rescue dog, Jersey.

​Dr. Camille Hammond

​Dr. Camille Hammond is a passionate leader, wife, mother, and the Founder and CEO of the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote awareness of infertility and serve the needs of families struggling with infertility. She is a national expert in reproductive health and adoption, education support, advocacy, and philanthropy. She is also the owner of the publishing house Guud Books about Tough Topics and the author of several books. Camille completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond, medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute (respectively). Her articles have been published in both peer-reviewed journals and magazines, and newspapers throughout the US. In addition to her work with the Foundation, Dr Hammond is actively engaged in social, civic, community and philanthropic efforts throughout the nation.

​Dr. Lauren Roth

​Lauren Roth, MD is the Medical Director of Shady Grove Fertility. She acts as a board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and serves on the board of directors for the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as a Private Practice Director. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Roth continues to do research and publish in the field of fertility.

​Lauren Roth, MD. completed her undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She continued training at the University of Colorado, Denver where she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a 3 year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She then served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado for 2 years prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility in 2015. Dr. Roth is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

​During her residency, Dr. Roth received several teaching awards and served as chief resident. During her fellowship and time as faculty at the University of Colorado, she presented research at multiple national meetings, received three national research awards, and was a CREST scholar (Clinical Reproductive Scientist Training Program). She has published research on a range of fertility topics including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the impact of weight on reproductive hormones, and the use of surgically retrieved sperm and donor eggs.

​​Jummy Olabanji

​Jummy Olabanji co-anchors News4 Today, the #1 morning news in Washington, D.C. A native of Fairfax County, Olabanji has spent most of her life in Virginia, graduating from Westfield High School in Chantilly and Virginia Tech. She earned a Master's degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Olabanji started her journalism career as an intern for NBC4. She has also worked for stations in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and New York City. She has been honored for her work with two national Edward R. Murrow Awards for breaking news anchor coverage, two Virginia Associated Press Awards and eight EMMY Awards. Olabanji is an advocate for organ donation and sits on the Board of Directors of the National Kidney Foundation. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, The Links, Incorporated, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Olabanji lives with her husband and their baby daughter in Washington, D.C.

​About M.M.LaFleur

​M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based fashion brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed clothing, personal styling, and our community of 100,000+ purposeful women. Founded in 2013 by Sarah LaFleur, a former management consultant, and Miyako Nakamura, the former head designer of Zac Posen, M.M.’s thoughtful design touches, superior fabrics, and customer service make it easier for women to get ready every morning, so they can focus on the work that matters to them.

​M.M.LaFleur is proud to have dressed 500+ female candidates running for office through its Ready to Run campaign, as well as donate over $1M in clothing to organizations focused on gender equality, such as Bottomless Closet, The Girl Scouts, and The International Rescue Committee. At the heart of the company is the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.