"I Did Find My People": A Conversation with Our New ED

In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we are excited to introduce the organization's new Executive Director, Lauren Hart Clancy. A longtime volunteer who has led peer support groups and co-chaired our annual Footsteps for Family Building Walk, Lauren brings personal family building experience as well as her professional background in public health, advocacy, and community building to this role.The conversation touches on Lauren’s own family building journey, but for a deeper dive listen to Episode 30 where Lauren shared her family’s story. We also talk about Lauren’s previous volunteer work at AllPaths, including the often-overlooked emotional complexities of "expecting after" and "parenting after" infertility or loss and why “find your people” isn’t just a tagline for our organization, but an integral part of mission.Lauren also outlines her vision for the future of AllPaths, including a major advocacy goal to help Vermont pass a fertility insurance law, which would make New England "six of six" for such legislation and a new community support program that is currently in development. The episode highlights upcoming community milestones like National Infertility Awareness Week and the Footsteps for Family Building walk in October. Finally, the conversation turns to the many ways for individuals and partners to get support and get involved in AllPaths work:🔸 Find community and understanding in one of our 20+ Free, Virtual Peer Support Groups each month.🔸 Stay informed and empowered every step of the way with our On-Demand Resource Library.🔸 Connect with experts in this space through our Directory of Professional Services and Members.🔸 Hear stories celebrating the many different paths that a family building journey can take families on the AllPaths Podcast each week.🔸 Join us as we tirelessly Advocate for the Fertility and Family Building Community across New England and beyond.🔸 Get Involved in our work as a volunteer and partner.🔸 Donate and shop to help make sure no one walks alone.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:IVF, male factor infertility, family building, IVF journey, infertility, fertility treatment, AllPaths Family Building, parenting after infertility, emotional support for parents, community support for families, infertility awareness, family building advocacy, peer support groups, coping with miscarriage, resources for family building, family building education, support for new parents, challenges of parenting, expecting after loss, fertility treatment options, finding your community, nonprofit leadership, Lauren Hart Clancy, Executive DirectorCONNECT WITH ALLPATHS FAMILY BUILDING: https://allpathsfb.orgFollow us on social media @allpathsfbWant to share your story or ask a question? Get in touch at podcast@allpathsfb.org!