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Our Team

Meet Our Providers

Every person on our team wants to provide you with exceptional care that is based on your needs, your pregnancy, and your baby’s birth. We each have the experience, education, and passion to assist you and your family as you embark on the incredible journey of parenthood.

Dr. Christopher Stroud

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Dr. Jillian Stalling

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Dr. Geoffrey Cly

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Marianne Stroud

Certified Nurse Midwife

Rachel Maio

Certified Nurse Midwife

Nicky Schwanz

Certified Nurse Midwife

Erin Morris DeFields

Certified Nurse Midwife

Karen Holdheide

Certified Nurse Midwife

Theresa Weinschrott

Certified Nurse Midwife

AnnMarie Haemmerle

Physician Assistant

Marissa Perkins

Physician Assistant

Gabrielle LaVoie

Physician Assistant

Sara Rothgeb

Nurse Practitioner

Ellise Koenn

Nurse Practitioner

Tessa Offerle

Nurse Practitioner

Courtney Rinehold

Registered Dietician and Nutritionist

Nicole Bobay

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Gabbi Hoch

Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist

Julia Baker

Occupational Therapist

Sarah King

Occupational Therapist

John Straessle

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Administrative Team

Allyson Birk

Chief Financial Officer

As a certified public accountant, Allyson (or as her friends call her, Ally) has found a home at Fertility and Midwifery Care Center and Holy Family Birth Center where her career and passion for family have merged. Her main focus is on the financial management and strategic longevity of the practices so that countless more women can continue to experience the unique care provided by FMCC and HFBC.

Allyson grew up in the small town of Edgerton, Ohio with her two older siblings and moved to Fort Wayne in 2007 to attend college. She graduated in 2011 with Highest Distinction from Indiana University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a major in Accounting and a minor in Communication Studies. After college, she worked for Baden Gage & Schroeder, a local CPA firm, working for the audit team and had her first experience collaborating directly with the health care industry. Allyson and her husband, Braden, met in Fort Wayne and married in 2014. Even though she enjoyed her time at the firm, Allyson felt the need for a better work-life balance as they were expecting their first son, Braxxon, in 2016 and transitioned to a financial manager role at a Berkshire Hathaway-owned malpractice insurance company, MedPro Group. Their second son, Bryson, was born in 2019, unfortunately just a few weeks shy of the grand opening for the birth center! The Birks welcomed their third boy, Barrett, in 2021. In 2024, Ally excitedly welcomed their fourth boy, Banx, at Holy Family Birth Center. Even though the older boys are complete opposite personalities, they are devoted to their youngest sibling. In their free time, Ally and her family are making memories with family and friends, visiting the zoo, watching Notre Dame football, or baking in the kitchen. Allyson also enjoys reading books but admits she hasn’t had much time for this lately.

2020 was a year of discernment for Allyson to focus on what truly brings joy to her life, follow her passion, and use her skillset to serve the greater mission of FMCC and HFBC. She feels very blessed to be part of the team.

“It’s amazing to see God’s will for our lives develop in unexpected ways when we follow his call, as unconventional as the path or decision may appear. What initially started out as a patient relationship has formed into a personal connection to the success of FMCC and HFBC so that others can feel the same compassion and renewed sense of hope that Braden and I felt from Dr. Stroud, his fellow providers, and all the staff while navigating our journey to parenthood back in 2015.”

April Beiswenger

Administrator

April is the Administrator in our office and generally responsible for the day-to-day workings of the practice. She was born and raised in the small town of Ney, Ohio. She moved to Fort Wayne in 2006 to attend the University of Saint Francis and graduated in May 2010 as a Certified Surgical Technologist. April has worked in OB/GYN since 2008 and joined Dr. Stroud in August of 2013 while working at Parkview Physicians Group. She was the first employee of the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center and has played an important role in the practice since its inception. April and her significant other live in Fort Wayne with April’s daughter, Kaylynn. April spends her free time with family, including her Mom, Stepfather, Grandmother, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. She will tell you that her family is the love of her life, followed by her work.

“I'm very dedicated to my work and love helping patients. I feel blessed to work with so many people at the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center who share my passion for helping others.”

Kelsey Hayes

Administrator

Kelsey graduated in May 2015 with an associate degree in health care support along with a pharmacy tech license and phlebotomy license. Before working at FMCC, she worked as a certified nursing assistant for 6 years in her hometown of Huntington, Indiana. She attended Huntington North High School where she met her husband, Justin. They moved to Fort Wayne in 2015 and love it! Kelsey and Justin spend most of their time with friends, family, and spoiling their niece and nephews. Kelsey started at FMCC in September 2015 as a phlebotomist. In October of 2017 Kelsey took on a new role at FMCC as the Assistant Administrator. She continues to grow with FMCC and has firmly rooted herself as a key contributor to the success of daily life at FMCC, and because of that, she was promoted to an Administrator in 2022. It’s impossible to meet Kelsey and not be moved by her warm, caring manner.

Katie Shaffer

Director of Process Improvement

Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University in 2014 and spent time living in Missouri and Ohio before returning to her hometown of Fort Wayne. She first joined Fertility and Midwifery Care Center as a Surgical Coordinator and now serves as Director of Process Improvement. Katie feels blessed to be part of FMCC’s mission and the meaningful work being done each day.

Katie married her husband, Colin, in 2016, though the two have known each other since they were sixteen. Together they have two daughters, both delivered with FMCC in 2021 and 2024. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, watching movies with her family, and traveling anywhere with mountain views and great hiking trails.

Emma Targgart

Administrative Assistant

Bio coming soon

Staff Members

Taylor Frejd

Front Office Specialist

Taylor grew up in Fort Wayne, IN and was homeschooled with her two older sisters. She enjoyed the experience and graduated in 2012. She has a love for travel and lived in England for a year. She met her husband, Derek, through mutual friends, and they were married in 2017. Their daughter, Maisie, was born in 2020, and Taylor joined FMCC as a front office specialist in 2021. She loves to sew and often makes her own clothes and gifts for others.

“The fun/personal environment with both coworkers and patients is my favorite thing at FMCC. And I love when new moms show off their new babies!”

Taylor is a fantastic addition to our FMCC family!

Amanda Szkutnik

Medical Assistant

Amanda grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO. She spent 12 years in the U.S Army as a Human Resource Sergeant, which brought her to Fort Wayne in 2015. She medically retired from the military in December 2019 and went on to graduate from Ivy Tech Community College with her degree in Medical Assisting and Healthcare Support. She married her amazing husband, Robert in August of 2020. Together they have five children, ages 17, 10, 8, 7, and 7. In their free time they love to travel and spend time with family and friends at their family cottage on Lake Vineyard in Michigan.

Tammi Hake

Front Office Specialist

Tammi graduated from Elmhurst High School and attended IPFW. She married her husband John in 1983, and they have 4 children: Abby, John, Elizabeth, and Michael. Rounding out their crew are their 2 very special granddaughters Ella and Olive. The most recent addition to their family is their "granddog" Hagrid. When she is not at work, Tammi loves to spend her time with family and friends. She has a love for crafts and enjoys making projects for her kids around the holidays.

Tammi has worked in healthcare for 21 years, during which she has held various positions. In 2021, she was ready to try something new, and joined the team of Front Desk Specialists at FMCC. She enjoys the challenges of learning about her new environment, as well as feeling that she is part of something special.

Angela Meyer

Phlebotomist

Angela, the newest member of our laboratory team at FMCC, was born and raised here in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Homestead High School, after which she attended Ivy Tech Community College, and obtained an Associate’s degree in Health Science along with a CNA Certification and Phlebotomy license. Before working at FMCC, she worked as a CNA in an Assisted Living Facility for persons with Dementia. It was there that she met her fiancé. Angela worked as a phlebotomist at Lutheran and Parkview Hospitals for three years before becoming part of the FMCC team. Angela plans on going back to school to further her education in the medical field at some point in the future.

Ashton Harris

Front Office Specialist

Ashton was born and raised in Garrett, Indiana. She met her husband in 2016, and the two were married in September 2020. In 2024, they welcomed their daughter, Lenyx.

Ashton enjoys spending time with her family, going on walks, and watching her daughter grow. She says her favorite role of all is being a wife and mother.

Sydney Young

Front Office Specialist

Coming Soon!

Brooke Grady

Medical Assistant

Brooke grew up in Spencerville, IN and attended Eastside Junior/Senior High School in Butler, IN. She went on to graduate from Ivy Tech in 2014 with an Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting and Health Care Support. She married her husband Triston in May 2014 at the Spencerville Covered Bridge. They have three children all delivered with FMCC. Owen, born May 2017, Arabella, born August 2018 and Tatum, born December 2020. They enjoy spending time with their children and black Labrador named Conrad. During the summer months, they spend their free time going up to the lake with their extended families.

We are so happy to have Brooke as part of our FMCC team.

Cassidy Morales

Surgery Scheduler

Cassidy started in 2016 as an important part of our front office team. As the practice expanded, she transitioned into a role as Surgery Scheduler. She grew up in New Haven, Indiana as the youngest of three, and is a graduate of North Side High School. Cassidy and her spouse Marcus married in August 2017 and welcomed their son Mateo in June 2019. Their daughter, Ariella was born in October 2021. In their spare time, Cassidy and her family enjoy traveling, camping, and spending time with their pets Gizmo, Gram, and Graycie.

“Working at FMCC has been such a great experience and a learning opportunity. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel a part of the team right away.”

Ava Nieuwlandt

Billing Specialist

Coming Soon!

Courtney Delph

Registered Nurse

Courtney has been a Registered Nurse with Fertility and Midwifery Care Center since 2021 and feels grateful to be part of a team that cares for families during such meaningful and pivotal moments. She earned her nursing degree from Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2019 and has been passionate about women’s and children’s health ever since.

Courtney lives in central Indiana with her husband, Isaiah—her high school sweetheart—their golden retriever, Norah, and their daughter, Penelope, born in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and soaking up all the little moments of motherhood.

Emma Ziino

Licensed Practical Nurse

Emma grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is the eldest of her three siblings. She moved to Fort Wayne in 2017, when she decided to do a ministry internship at her church, Grace Gathering. It was there that she met her husband, Zach and they were married in March of 2018. They love spending time together and pursing their shared interests in videography and photography. They welcomed their daughter, Amelia, in 2021. Emma initially worked as a front office specialist while she attended Ivy Tech studying nursing. She graduated in July 2020 as a Licensed Practice Nurse and transitioned to the clinical team. She is very excited to be a part of the FMCC family and knows this is where God wants her to be. We are so pleased that Emma found her way to FMCC.

Jenna Gingerich

Certified Medical Assistant

Jenna graduated from Ivy Tech (Fort Wayne) in 2017, earning her associates degree in Applied Science in Medical Assisting. She had a desire and a passion to work in women’s health, and was excited to join FMCC soon after graduation. She married her husband Andrew in April 2020. They were overjoyed to welcome their son Asher in May 2021, who was born at Holy Family Birth Center. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, and relaxing at the lake! Jenna is grateful to be able to work alongside a wonderful team that values life, and goes above and beyond to give genuine care to their patients.

Julia Gonzalez

Registered Nurse

Julia was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from Northrop High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Indiana University School of Nursing. In 2024, she welcomed her first daughter, Aria, at the Holy Family Birth Center. Julia enjoys spending time with friends and family and traveling whenever she can.

She feels grateful that God led her to Fertility and Midwifery Care Center, and the team is equally blessed to have her as part of the mission.

Kasie Rushing

Registered Nurse

Kasie graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2016. It was always her dream to become a Labor and Delivery (L&D) nurse, and she is so proud to have accomplished that goal. She came to FMCC after working as a L&D nurse at Dupont Hospital for three and a half years. She loves the atmosphere of working at FMCC, and still gets her L&D “fix” by working as a Birth Assistant for Holy Family Birth Center. Kasie and her husband, Keelan are very passionate about good coffee and mission work. They have traveled to Africa for both mission work and Kasie had the opportunity to assist Zambian midwives in a great number of births while she was there. Kasie and Keelan welcomed their son, Everett, into their family in 2021.

"I am so thankful God called me to work alongside the team here at FMCC."

Yin Thet

Front Office Specialist

When she was 3 years old, Yin moved from Myanmar (Burma) to Fort Wayne, IN and has lived here ever since. She has two younger siblings, a sister and brother. She graduated from New Haven High School in 2015 and from PFW in 2021 with her bachelor's degree in Education Policy and TENL (Teaching English as a New Language). She joined the FMCC staff as a front office specialist in February of 2023, and says her favorite part of the job so far has been the people. She loves to draw, play games, take walks, and longboard.

“The people (at FMCC) are the best. Admin, co-workers, and patients- everyone is so nice and helpful!”

Yin’s bright smile and cheerful disposition are gifts to staff and patients alike!

Taylor Kay

Medical Assistant

Taylor grew up in Albion, IN as the oldest of three girls. She graduated from Central Noble High School in 2016, where she met her significant other, Justin, but did not begin dating until after graduation. In 2020, Taylor and Justin were blessed with their daughter, Novah. Taylor went on to earn her certification as a phlebotomy technician from Ivy Tech in 2021. She joined the FMCC lab in 2022 and says she has loved the friendly atmosphere of the office. She currently works as an MA on the clinical team now while she pursues nursing school. She enjoys reading and spending time outside when she can.

Nyaing Lay Aung

Certified Medical Assistant

Nyaing was born and raised in a Thailand refugee camp until she was twelve years old. In 2008, she moved to America and developed a strong desire to work in the medical field. Trying to learn and adapt to a new culture was difficult, but she persevered. One of her favorite quotes is, "Life is all about learning from your experiences."

In 2017, Nyaing earned her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science at Ivy Tech Community College. In her free time she has a passion for working with children and she teaches Sunday School at Abundant Life Asia Church. One of her favorite Bible verses is Joshua 1:9: "Have I not commended you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Nyaing is truly grateful for the opportunities she’s had, and we couldn’t be more proud to have such a wonderful young woman on the FMCC team.

Latesha Archbold

Registered Nurse

Latesha graduated from Ivy Tech in 2016 with an Associates of Science in Nursing. She began her nursing career at Dupont Hospital as a Pediatric nurse. She always wanted to pursue a career in Labor and Delivery and after 2 years in Pediatrics, transferred units. She worked 2.5 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse, working alongside the providers of FMCC in a hospital setting. During this time, Latesha married her husband Nathan. She became a patient of FMCC in 2020, when she and her husband welcomed their daughter Finley. Working with the providers of FMCC and her experience as their patient led Latesha to join the FMCC team in 2021.

We are so grateful to have served Latesha as a patient, and to now have her as a part of our team in the office!

Stacy Mullinger

Front Office Specialist

Stacy met her husband Dave in 1999, and moved to Fort Wayne in 2001. They were married in 2004 and have one amazing daughter, Abby. Stacy has found great joy in watching her daughter perform in her high school marching band. In her free time, Stacy enjoys reading, cooking, and camping. The Mullingers welcomed their Boston Terrier, Frankie, to the family in July of 2020.

“I have loved working at FMCC from day one. Everyone is so kind and helpful.”

Melanie Workman

Certified Medical Assistant

Melanie joined the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center after several years with the Parkview Physicians Group, OB/GYN and works mainly with the Nurse-midwives. After graduating from Wright State University and getting married, she and her husband moved to Columbus, Ohio where she worked with a Cardiology group at Grant Hospital. Her husband’s military career took them to Fort Sill, Oklahoma where they began their family with the birth of twins.

After fifteen years of active military duty, Melanie and her husband moved to Fort Wayne to be closer to their family. They have three beautiful daughters and one grandson. We are so fortunate to have Melanie as part of our team.

Lucinda Beiswenger

Billing Specialist

Lucinda was born and raised in Ney, Ohio. Aside from FMCC, she also works part time as a Cosmetologist in Bryan, Ohio. She has two daughters, Payshince & Pearlyn. Dr. Stroud and staff provided exceptional care and delivery of her youngest. In the fall and winter, they spend their time traveling to an array of states for club volleyball. In the spring and summer, if they are not at the ball fields, you can find them tending to their garden, camping or cooling off in a body of water somewhere.

"The culture here at FMCC is unmatchable. I am beyond grateful to be apart of this amazing, God serving team."

Olyvia Fulford

Front Office Specialist

Olyvia was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was homeschooled through high school. She and her husband, Preston, welcomed their first son, Julian, in September of 2018. They enjoy playing in their backyard with their dog, going for walks, and simply spending time together at home. Olyvia sometimes leads worship on Sundays at her church. She also enjoys crocheting things for her family and friends in her spare time. She absolutely loves being a mom, and is excited to be on the front desk team at FMCC!

Izabella Hines

Medical Assistant

Coming Soon!

Timmery Watson

Billing Specialist

Coming Soon!

Thin Nyein

Front Office Specialist

Thin was born in Ratchaburi, Thailand, but raised in Fort Wayne, IN. She has one sister and one brother. Thin graduated from New Haven High School in 2018, and spent some time at IU Bloomington pursuing a degree in HR Management. In April 2023, she joined our team as a Front Office Specialist, and is grateful for all the wonderful people she gets to interact with. Thin has a love of Snoopy and collects figurines, enjoys being outdoors, running, and hiking.

“Working at FMCC has opened me up to a whole side of women’s healthcare I was never exposed to or aware of.”

We love having her at FMCC!

Rachel Greider

Front Office Specialist

Rachel was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from Homestead High School in 2021. She joined Fertility and Midwifery Care Center in the fall of 2023 and is currently enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College, exploring different directions for her future career.

She lives with her fiancé and their cat, Ariel, and treasures the support they bring to her life. In her free time, Rachel enjoys staying active, whether in the gym or out on the trails. Hiking is one of her favorite pastimes, with Turkey Run holding a special place—especially in the fall.
Since joining FMCC, Rachel has cherished the connections she’s built with both the staff and patients, describing the experience as one of the most meaningful parts of her life.

Jenna Zuber

Medical Assistant

Coming Soon!

Nicole Scott

Registered Nurse

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Justine Shirley

Registered Nurse

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Madi Haines

Front Office Specialist

Madi grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from Leo High School in 2021. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Youth Development from Indiana University–Bloomington and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work. Her goal is to become a medical social worker serving families, a passion rooted in her dedication to supporting youth and their loved ones.

Madi is excited to be part of the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center family and to witness the positive impact being made every day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on walks, and continuing her studies.

Alexis Wirt

Certified Medical Assistant

Coming Soon!

Key Paw

Medical Assistant

Coming Soon!

Sarah Cain

New Patient Navigator

Sarah grew up in Ossian, Indiana, and graduated from Norwell High School. Some of her happiest memories are fishing on the lake with her dad, a pastime that continues to be her “happy place.” She married her husband, Chad, in 2006, and the two moved to Ohio in 2009, where Chad was raised. Sarah’s greatest joy has been watching her two children grow—her daughter, born in 2008, and her son, born in 2014.

After her son was born, Sarah pursued higher education at Franklin University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Leadership and Management. She went on to work at Lima Memorial Hospital as part of the Radiology Administrative Team for many years before joining Fertility and Midwifery Care Center. With a deep appreciation for Dr. Stroud’s kindness and faith—values her sister, a former FMCC employee, had always spoken about—Sarah felt called to join the team. She believes kindness is the most important care you can give a patient and feels truly blessed to be part of FMCC.

Breanna Finley

Registered Nurse

Coming Soon!

Alexis Dean

Registered Nurse

Coming soon!

Kathi Cubellis

Medical Assistant

Coming Soon!

Anna Yoder

Medical Assistant

Anna was born and raised in Fort Wayne, where she graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. She is currently studying Nursing at the University of St. Francis.

In her free time, Anna enjoys playing tennis, spending time with family and friends, and caring for her beloved micro-bernedoodle, Oreo.

Janie Price-Martin

Surgery Scheduler

Janie was born and raised in Auburn, Indiana. After spending almost a decade as a stay-at-home mom, she rejoined the workforce and found FMCC. She and her husband, Thomas, live in Northeast Fort Wayne. They have been blessed with five children – Maliki, Kalel, Myiesha, Krystian and Magnolia. If she isn’t traveling to a sporting event, you will likely find her doing all things home improvement or spending time with their friends & family.

‘I am honored to be part of a team of caregivers who love God and people first. The way that FMCC prioritizes families is truly kingdom work.’

Creighton Instructors

Lindsey Tippmann

Fertility Care Practitioner

Lindsey was born and raised in Fort Wayne and is the youngest of 3 children. She is a Registered Nurse and graduated from the University of St. Francis in 2007. Prior to joining FMCC, she worked in Oncology, the CHF Unit, Med/Surg ICU, and the Women's Care Center, a crisis pregnancy center here in Fort Wayne.

She and her husband, Blake, met at her sister's wedding and have been married since 2007! After a few years of being married, and suffering the loss of their first two babies, they welcomed their oldest son, Judah in 2010. At that time, Lindsey started the journey of being a stay-at-home mom. God had a beautiful plan, beyond what she ever imagined, to entrust her and her husband with 5 more children! They welcomed William, Elsie, Violet, Memphis and Avila to the family between 2011-2021. She is eternally grateful for the gift of motherhood and the greatest blessing of being a stay-at-home mom.

In the spring of 2022, God opened a door (in a quite unexpected way - through doing a podcast with Dr. Stroud!) to allow Lindsey an opportunity to share her passion of women's health, specifically in regards to natural family planning, here at FMCC. And because God is so great, He paved the way to make it happen while still allowing her to essentially be a stay-at-home mom! Lindsey feels so honored to be just a small part of this team and truly humbled to walk alongside women and couples who are using CrMS for a multitude of reasons.

Stephanie Wilson

Certified Fertility Care Practitioner & Registered Medical Assistant

Stephanie is the second oldest of five children and has lived in Columbia City since the age of 13. Babysitting and homeschooling with her siblings instilled in her a love for caring for children. After graduating high school in 2011, she married her husband, Dennis, in 2013. Not long after that, Stephanie began attending school to become a medical assistant. A year of post-college experience working with oncology patients gave Stephanie the confidence to switch to family medicine, where she has been for the past 6 years. Her passion for women’s health began in 2014, when she began to practice the Creighton method for herself after the birth of her first son, Noah.

Since then, she has welcomed two more boys into their family: Matthew and Wyatt. “I was meant to be a boy mom!” is a phrase often heard from Stephanie. Her family of 5 enjoys exploring their community with frequent trips to the zoo, aquatics center, and local parks. Christmas is her favorite time of the year, especially seeing the lights around town. Although family time is most important to her, a good book and a warm blanket are a close second.

Stephanie is so excited to teach Creighton at FMCC! Her first-hand experience and passion to share her knowledge will help change other women’s lives, no matter where they are in their journey.

Caroline Strzesynski

Certified Fertility Care Practitioner & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Caroline graduated in 1999 with her bachelor's degree in nursing. Her passion has always been to serve women. This journey began as an abortion recovery room nurse for a private clinic. She then went on to work for Planned Parenthood for nearly 14 years. In that time, she became an HIV counselor, STD examiner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, a mother, and a Christian. Becoming a mother was a great joy, and becoming a Christian led to spiritual growth and further questioning of her work. Seeing things in a different light, she resigned from Planned Parenthood and looked and prayed for something new and new work was provided. Contraceptive prescriptions and insertion procedures continued to be provided as well, but in a different workspace much like any OB/Gyn office. After 18 years of practice, Caroline saw how contraceptives led to repeat sexually transmitted infections, abortions, and mental health struggles. In 2021, she knew her provision of contraception was ending, and God was calling her to provide authentic women's healthcare which honors Him. The decision led to a drastic cut in work hours, and an introduction to Creighton and NaProTechnology care. She returned to school in 2021 for training to become a Creighton FertilityCare Practitioner and Medical Consultant, and she is currently working on certifications for both. Thankfully, she was introduced to Dr. Stroud and the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center where she has been able to provide online Creighton instruction – continuing to serve women.

Caroline is married to a humorous man named Scott who has been supportive through the work journey. They have been married over 20 years and are parents to Sophia and Will who have been raised in the Christian faith and Prolife movement for as long as they can remember. The family lives and works in and around Toledo, Ohio.

Caroline is also a part of And Then There Were None, a ministry founded by Abby Johnson to help abortion workers leave the clinics, find healing & life affirming employment. Through this ministry, Caroline mentors' other former abortion workers.

Laura Cole

Certified Fertility Care Practitioner

Coming Soon!

Sonographers

Diane Hartman

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diane is the proud mom of two girls, Kendall and Bailey. She has a son-in-law, Ian, and two perfect grandsons - Adler and Reiner. Her oldest daughter, Bailey, lives in the South Bend area and works for Notre Dame. Her youngest daughter, Kendall, will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandsons and traveling to competitive cheer competitions with her youngest daughter, Kendall. She has been doing ultrasound for almost 20 years. She has such a passion and joy for ultrasound and her patients. She loves connecting with her patients and being a small part of their journey. We are so thankful to have her as part of the FMCC team!

Hollie Parish

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Hollie has a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is certified ARDMS. She moved to Fort Wayne in 2020 and started working at a hospital. Once she realized that she had a deeper passion for women’s health and the desire to be more involved with her church, Hollie decided to leave the hospital. That is when she found FMCC and has found a wonderful new home working directly with providers and clinical staff assisting families in their journeys.
On her days off, she is serving with her church through their different ministries, serving with the youth during the week and serves team on the weekends. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and different seasonal outdoor activities in her free time.

"I look forward to all that the Lord has for me through FMCC."

Emily Wesson

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Emily married her husband, Brian, in 2011. They welcomed their daughter, Thea in 2015 and son, Ezra in 2017. Emily and her family enjoy doing movie nights at home, making memories on vacations, and other family activities like going to the zoo.

Emily graduated from Jackson College with an Associates in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in 2019. Prior to joining the FMCC staff, Emily worked for another OB/GYN office and then for a small community hospital doing general ultrasound. Before persuing a degree in ultrasound, she was a stay-at-home mom.

In her free time, Emily enjoys serving others, going to farmers markets, reading, taking art classes such as pottery and crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Lindsay Walsh

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Lindsay was born and raised in Fort Wayne, graduating from the University of Saint Francis in 2009 with degrees in Radiologic Technology and Health Services. After graduation, she began working as an x-ray and CT tech at a small community hospital. She continued her education and began obstetrical ultrasound work in 2016, joining FMCC soon thereafter.

In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys what she calls “the country life” with her partner (Jim) their daughter (Elizabeth) and dog (Leila). She loves traveling to warm, sunny beaches, and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loves spending time with her niece and nephew. Lindsay feels honored to be a part of our patient’s journeys and the miracles they experience.

Nikki DeRoo

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Nikki is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and ARDMS registered in obstetrics and gynecology. She grew up in a small town and began her career at her local community hospital upon completion of her ultrasound certification. After working for almost 13 years, Nikki, with the support of her husband, decided to be a stay-at-home mom to their precious girls. While being a homeschooling family keeps them busy enough, she couldn't pass up the God-given opportunity to begin working again and join the team at FMCC! She believes her own struggle with infertility allows her to care for her patients with a compassion and understanding that can only come from experiencing it first-hand.

Claire Felix

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Claire was born and raised in a small town in Michigan before moving to Fort Wayne in 2020. Claire graduated from Jackson College in 2020 with a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is currently registered as an OB sonographer. Claire has a passion for infertility and caring for patients that have a desire to bring life into the world.

In her spare time, Claire loves to play with and walk her dog, Roxie, and spend time with her lifelong partner. She enjoys traveling back to Michigan to see her family, especially her nephew and niece. In her free time, Claire loves to put together puzzles, do Zumba workouts, and travel to Indy to see Caitlin Clark play for the Fever.

Claire looks forward to meeting and treating you during your journey.

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