Facebook

GWK Academy

Who We Are

Mission

To empower LGBTQ+ parents-to-be with inclusive, accessible information and personalized support at every stage of their parenthood journey.

Vision

A world where every LGBTQ+ person has the opportunity and support they need to become parents.

0+

Social Media Followers

0+

Family Stories Shared

0+

GWK Academy Members

Staff

Brian Rosenberg

Executive Director & Head Coach

Marea Goodman

Biological Family-Building Coach

Rosalind Lonsdale

Head of Partnerships & Community

Eric Louison

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Board of Directors

Antwon Chavis, M.D., FAAP

Board Member

Ellen Kahn

Board Member

Doug Munster

Chair of the Board

Adoption Family-Building Advisor

Rebecca Levin Nayak

Legal Advisor

Biological Family-Building Advisors

Alexis L. Cirel, Esq.

Legal Advisor

Kristen Hanson

Surrogacy Advisor

Mark Leondires, M.D.

Medical Advisor

Our Story

From humble beginnings with a mission of connecting and providing support for gay dads as they move through their parenthood wishes, to offering quality, up-to-date education and resources for the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate parenthood, GWK Academy has become a trusted advisor and resource.

Check out highlights of our journey below!

March 2014
Website/Social Channels Launched

Brian & Ferd launch the Gays With Kids website and social channels to support gay dads and to inspire other gay men to consider parenthood.

August 2015
Stories/Photo Essays

Published over 500 blog posts, feature stories, and photo essays.

2019
Instagram

Featured over 1200+ gay dad families, reached over 100,000 on Instagram

June 2020
GWK's "Family-Building Partner" Program

Launched GWK's "Family-Building Partner" program with 10 surrogacy, adoption and foster care organizations to educate dads-to be on all their options to parenthood