About USA Surrogacy International

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“For clients hoping to become parents, I know you have big questions about the process and the experience. I did too. That’s why I’m here. Let’s talk about your story, and take the next step together. None of us can do it alone.”
                                     -Dawn Galbo, LMFT

Dawn Galbo is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in reproduction and psychotherapy. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and she operates a private practice in San Diego, California. Her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families has provided her with a deep understanding of human experiences in multiple social settings and multi-cultural environments.

As a surrogacy specialist, Dawn conducts psychodiagnostic evaluations and psychological testing for egg donors, gestational carriers, and sperm donors, and offers intended parent consultations for individuals and couples utilizing assisted reproductive technology. Dawn is a single mother, by choice, of two young children, a perspective that helps her to guide and support people who are passionate about the birth process. She is a member of the Society of Ethics in Egg Donations and Surrogacy (SEEDS) among other professional affiliations.

I have lived the journey you are on as hopeful parents and I have seen the thrills, and complexities that surrogates experience. That’s the understanding I bring to my agency. I am committed to supporting parents and surrogates – and to guiding people who are passionate about the birth process. For clients hoping to become parents, I know you have big questions about the process and the experience. I did too. That’s why I’m here. Let’s talk about your story, and take the next step together. Like I said, none of can do it alone.

Surrogates, you have been a part of my journey, too. I know firsthand that you are making dreams come true for parents who are longing to have a child. And I know you have your own stories, and your own hopes, too. My job is to help you achieve your goals in the best way possible for you, and to match you with parents who share your expectations and values. In surrogacy, no two journeys are the same. But I can promise you this: I will do everything I can to make you comfortable throughout the process. I will tell you every truth I have learned and lived. I will be there for you, day and night. And the journey will be like nothing you imagined.

My own path is full of twists and turns.

I have always been passionate about family. I couldn’t wait to become pregnant, to have a baby, to relive the wonder of childhood, and to share what I’ve learned with someone who was discovering the world for the first time.

Years ago, I taught pottery. I loved connecting with people through art and helping them find the freedom to express themselves. Soon, I was in graduate school, studying to be a therapist. A career was born, and time went by.

At a certain point, I made a decision. I was ready to start a family. My family - on my own. I never thought I would have a baby through surrogacy. But I stood at a crossroads, where modern science and maternal instinct met, and took the biggest step on my journey to motherhood.

More Of Our Team

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Crystal Rose

Senior Intake Coordinator and Strategist

Crystal Rose brings a deeply personal and compassionate perspective to our team. She studied at CSUN Los Angels for her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, completing both her practicum and internship at MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, where she spent the majority of her time supporting patients on the maternity floor and in the NICU.

During this time, Crystal was navigating what was later diagnosed as deep infiltrating endometriosis that significantly impacted her health. Her condition was worsened by a connective tissue disorder which led to severe complications including internal organ fusion, anatomical distortion, and multiple complex surgeries.

Ultimately, she made the difficult decision to step away from music and redirect her path to medical administration, where she gained extensive experience working in an acupuncture clinic, an endometriosis surgical practice, and an IVF clinic.

Through both her personal journey and professional experience, Crystal has developed a profound understanding of the physical and emotional complexities surrounding infertility, chronic illness, and reproductive health. Her training in music therapy included supporting individuals through trauma and loss, which continues to shape her empathetic, patient-centered approach.

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Steffenie Montes

International Liaison

Steffenie Montes graduated from The University of California, San Diego in 2010 with a degree in the History of Latin America.

Since her graduation from college and subsequent marriage, she has worked for over a decade in her family’s confectionary business, manufacturing in Mexico and importing to the United States, Canada, Central America and Europe.

Steffenie is passionate about children, education, and equality. She loves experiencing life’s magical firsts through the eyes of her young [son and daughter]. Her energy and curiosity have taken her on inspired adventures to twenty countries on four continents, and instilled in her a deep appreciation for other cultures.

Stephanie’s belief is that every person has the right to start a family, which has motivated her to support surrogates and hopeful parents.

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Marie Frazier

Senior Case Manager

Marie Frazier brings over a decade of experience in the surrogacy and fertility field, combining a strong medical background with invaluable real-world insight. Raised in Los Angeles and later on California’s Central Coast, Marie built her own family before pursuing her passion for helping others do the same.

She studied emergency medicine prior to relocating to San Diego, where she began working in the IVF field as a Third Party Coordinator. Through this role, she developed a deep understanding of the clinical, emotional, and logistical aspects of assisted reproduction.

Marie is also a highly experienced surrogate herself, having completed four journeys—carrying twins twice and two singleton pregnancies—and is currently on her fifth surrogacy. Her firsthand experience allows her to connect with both surrogates and intended parents in a meaningful and compassionate way.

Now serving as Senior Case Manager, Marie offers a unique blend of medical knowledge, industry expertise, and personal experience. She is deeply committed to supporting families and surrogates throughout every step of their journey, ensuring each match is guided