Who We Are

Debbie and Ron Hitzel, Impact Auctions, are a husband and wife team that have been in the fundraising business for over 20 years raising money for charitable causes close to their hearts. Our Auctioneer is a former US Navy Nuclear Submariner and has upgraded electrical power plants around the world and has his masters degree in business management. Ron speaks several languages after working in over 56 countries and thus brings his world travels to the stage! Debbie is a former teacher of almost 30 years and now enjoys helping all fundraising events.

Impact Auctions is located in North Carolina and Florida and is a Licensed Charity Auctioneer full service brand that is a vital part to the Brilora organization.

Charla Grim is the Community + Brand Relations Director at Brilora Fertility Foundation, where she leads storytelling, partnerships, and brand strategy to advance Brilora’s mission of supporting families through fertility.

After an eight-year journey through infertility, which included the stillbirth of her son, Emmet, at 38 weeks, Charla found purpose in advocacy, awareness, and building a compassionate community for others navigating the same path.

Married to her high school sweetheart, Nick, Charla is a proud mom of three, Mason, Garrison, and Emmett, who continues to inspire her work and purpose every day.

Driven by community and giving back, Robbie is active in the growth and development of the next generation through her role as a teacher at Utica Community Schools. Bleeding maize & blue, she obtained her Bachelors of Science at the University of Michigan and went on to get her Masters at Oakland University.

An infertility warrior herself, Robbie underwent a journey with 5 cycles of IUI and 4 rounds of IVF. Blessed with two beautiful sons, she and her husband reside in Oakland Township. Along with infertility, she also plays an important role in spreading awareness and advocating for the Autism community.

Lisa lives in Shelby Township with her husband, Erik and daughter Kennedy. They are fortunate enough to have had Kennedy thanks to donor eggs through RMA of Michigan. Lisa enjoys traveling, hiking, running, and time spent with family. She studied Wellness, Health Promotion, and Injury Prevention at Oakland University. This gave way to becoming a fitness coordinator at a senior living facility. Currently Lisa is a full-time Mom and is thrilled to be a part of Chosen and helping others.

Kyra Stevens is a Los Angeles native and digital media specialist of 8 years. She has worked in partnership with Kelly Stafford and family for years, facilitating visibility for women’s reproductive health across platforms as part of the ethos of The Morning After Media.

A big proponent of proactive care, Kyra has taken initiative in her own fertility journey, even though she is years away from having kids of her own. She believes everyone should be informed and empowered to make the best decisions for their own reproductive success and that investing in this space is beneficial to us all, whether or not we can identify with infertility struggles.

Marielle Skouras is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health professional and trauma specialist, focusing on infertility support in her Los Angeles-based private practice.

Marielle’s passion for specializing in infertility and perinatal therapy stems from her own journey through infertility, IVF, and a challenging birth experience. As a seasoned therapist, she encountered firsthand the difficulty of finding truly specialized mental health care while seeking her own support during her IVF process. This eye-opening experience highlighted a significant gap in accessible, empathetic support for those navigating fertility challenges, inspiring Marielle to expand her practice in this direction.

Marielle believes that while professional training is essential, it’s often the lived experience that enables a therapist to connect deeply with their clients. Her personal journey equips her with a unique ability to empathize and resonate with the complex emotions her clients face, offering them compassionate and informed support.

Lesley Farrell, LMSW is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience specializing in infertility and perinatal loss. She has a private therapy practice in Ann Arbor for individuals and couples navigating these emotional challenges.

Lesley holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MSW from the University of Washington. Her early work in women’s health clinics in Ann Arbor and Seattle sparked a lifelong commitment to reproductive mental health.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR to provide evidence-based care and stays current with the latest research in the field. Lesley educates medical professionals on the unique grief of infertility and perinatal loss, and is passionate about guiding families through every stage of the journey.

She’s honored to be part of the Brilora team.