Davina Fankhauser
Davina Fankhauser, a leading figure in the infertility community, co-founded the national non-profit Fertility Within Reach in 2010. Her extensive expertise, demonstrated through her strategic efforts to access fertility benefits from 2005 to the present, is a testament to her leadership. She consults with actuary companies to determine the cost of fertility healthcare coverage and has organized multiple IRB research projects to create evidence-based communication material to support advocacy. Davina's influence extends to the legislative arena, where she has co-authored impactful legislation and lobbied at the state level in Washington, D.C., including the HOPE with Fertility Services Act.
She has collaborated to ensure 12 fertility healthcare bills became law. Her contributions to national media, professional and patient conferences, and collaborative work for the ultimate goal of helping the underserved access insurance coverage, further solidify her as a recognized expert. She also plays a crucial role in training and empowering others to advocate for benefits via their employers, insurers, and legislators.