Meet GWK Academy's Coaches
Brian Rosenberg
(He/Him)
Brian Rosenberg (he/him) founded GWK over 11 years ago and has been deeply immersed in the LGBTQ+ family-building space ever since. As a dad through both adoption and surrogacy, he brings firsthand experience and a wealth of knowledge to help guide others on their journey. Learn more about Brian here.
If you’re exploring parenthood—whether through domestic or international adoption, foster care, surrogacy, or IVF—schedule a complimentary coaching call with Brian.
Marea Goodman, LM, CPM
(They/Them)
Marea Goodman, LM, CPM (they/them), is a licensed midwife dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community from pre-conception through the first year of parenting. Having built their own family through a combination of second-parent adoption and IUI, Marea brings both professional expertise and personal experience to their work. Learn more about Marea here.
If you’re exploring biological parenthood through IVF, IUI, or home insemination, or considering your options for trans fertility, schedule a complimentary coaching call with Marea.
Trystan Reese
(He/Him)
Trystan Reese (he/him) is an internationally recognized educator and consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting LGBTQ+ people in building and sustaining their families. He began his career in LGBTQ+ advocacy at the National LGBTQ Task Force, where he trained hundreds of organizers in storytelling and leadership. Trystan later served as the Director of Family Formation at Family Equality, where he developed original resources, led national trainings, and created groundbreaking tools specifically for queer and trans people pursuing parenthood.Learn more about Trystan here.
If you’re exploring trans fertility options, schedule a complimentary coaching call with Trystan.
Dr. Tom Bourdon
(He/Him)
Dr. Tom Bourdon (he/him) is an ICF and Board Certified Coach, as well as a longtime organizational leader dedicated to social impact and advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. He has led LGBTQ Centers at UCLA, NYU and Tufts University, Greater Boston PFLAG, and DEI at Staples and BigCommerce, and served on the Board of Directors of AdoptChange. Learn more about Tom here.
As a gay dad who has navigated his own family-building journey and supported countless others on theirs, Tom offers a 12-week LGBTQIA+ Family Building Coaching program that blends personal experience with professional expertise to guide individuals and couples toward parenthood — a great fit for those seeking in-depth support! To learn more, schedule a complimentary 30-minute introductory call.