Considered one of the world’s foremost experts on IVF and surrogacy, Dr. Levine is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and OBGYN. His TED Talk on fertility has been viewed over 2.5 million times and he has been tapped as a quoted expert by outlets including CNN, The TODAY Show and Popular Science. He is the Founding Partner and Practice Director of CCRM New York and Founder and CEO of Nodal, a healthcare startup focused on fixing the broken system of surrogacy in America. The platform seamlessly connects surrogates and intended parents while eliminating the most common pain points for both. Dr. Levine attended NYU School of Medicine, served as the President of the NYU Alumni Association, and was the only physician on NYU’s Board of Trustees during his 7-year tenure. In 2015 he was awarded the highest prize by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine for his submission on 3D sperm imaging techniques and frequently consults on new and disruptive fertility related technologies.

Taliya Golzar is a mission-driven leader dedicated to transforming the surrogacy experience by making it more accessible, empowering, and transparent. As Chief Operating Officer at Nodal, a surrogacy matching platform, she has helped hundreds of Intended Parents and surrogates connect to create their unique family-building journeys. Working alongside Dr. Brian Levine, one of the world’s foremost experts on IVF and surrogacy, Founding Partner at CCRM New York, and Founder & CEO of Nodal, Taliya combines her expertise with a deep commitment to reshaping the surrogacy industry. She focuses on providing education and choice, ensuring surrogacy is a viable option for more people.