Our Mission
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Donor Conceived Community is a registered 501(c)3 Missouri non-profit.
Founded and led by donor-conceived people (DCP), DCC provides support, education, and resources for DCP, parents, donors, and the professionals who work with them.
With advances in fertility treatment and family building, many donor conceived people face a crisis of wondering “what they’re made of” or who their genetic family is. We help donor conceived people navigate genetic discoveries, connect to supportive community, and cultivate authentic identity and belonging. Through our peer-led groups and community:
We support and equip donor conceived people navigating genetic discoveries.
We prevent isolation by connecting donor conceived people in communities.
We reduce stigma and shame through education and awareness.
We serve donor conceived people by creating tools, resources, and training.
We cultivate healthy relationships, authentic connections, and a sense of belonging.
We support increased and ongoing research of donor-conception issues.
Our Team
Our team of donor-conceived people and advisors serve as facilitators, educators, and professional resources. We are honored to support the discovery, connection, and healing that happens in our community.
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Melissa Lindsey
Founder
Executive Director
DCC Advisors
Benjamin Berk, MD: Health Technology & Research | DCP
Joe Belsh: Operations
Britt Kelly, LCSW: Mental HealthAdvisors | Parent
Joni Mantell, LCSW: Mental Health | DCP
Melanie Mikkelsen, LICSW: Mental Health
DCC Professional Group Advisors
Joe Belsh: Operations
Gina Davis, MS, CGC: Genetics, Embryo Donation
Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC: Mental Health
Joni Mantell, LCSW: Mental Health | DCP
Melanie Mikkelsen, LCSW: Mental Health
Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM-R, BC-THM: Mental Health
Laura Runnels, MPH: Public Health | Parent
Our Board
Melissa Lindsey: President
Sarah Ohlemacher: Secretary
Mandy Stutte: Treasurer
Ciel VanderVeen: Director