RESOLVE Appoints Danielle Melfi as New CEO to Lead Through Critical Period for Family Building Rights
The Board of Directors of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association has announced the appointment of Danielle Melfi as its new Chief Executive Officer. Melfi will assume her role on July 7, 2025, guiding the organization through a pivotal time for family building rights and access.
Danielle Melfi brings a proven record of results-driven leadership to RESOLVE. A seasoned advocate, she has successfully advanced policy changes at both the state and federal levels, including overseeing historic bipartisan increases in family-focused budgets in Wisconsin and national reduction of health care costs. As a skilled fundraiser and leader, Danielle raised tens of millions of dollars as Executive Director of the nonprofit Building Back Together and oversaw large-scale teams in her roles as Chief People Officer at the White House and Chief Program Officer at AmeriCorps. Most recently, Danielle served as a consultant for companies at the forefront of media and health care innovation, including women’s health start-up Allara Health. Danielle began her career as an organizer with deep experience centering lived experience and personal storytelling in her work, and she is committed to continuing RESOLVE’s community-focused legacy.
“Danielle Melfi’s deep commitment to supporting the challenges faced by women and families, her demonstrated leadership in times of change, and her dedication to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams make her the ideal leader for RESOLVE’s next chapter,” stated Elizabeth Grill, chair of the Board of Directors. “Her track record of policy wins at both the state and federal levels, along with her proven success in raising tens of millions of dollars for mission-driven work, will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of fertility care and strengthen RESOLVE’s impact nationwide.“
“I’m honored to join RESOLVE at such a pivotal moment for family building rights,” said Danielle Melfi. “Recent events have brought unprecedented attention to family building issues, reinforcing what we’ve long known: Americans across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support access to fertility care. With rising awareness, innovation, and investment in the field, we have a powerful opportunity to drive lasting change. I’m excited to partner with the RESOLVE community to harness this momentum and ensure that everyone who dreams of building a family can access the support and care they need.”
Barbara Collura will conclude her remarkable 18-year tenure as President and CEO on June 30, 2025, after more than two decades of service to RESOLVE and the family building community. Under Collura’s leadership, RESOLVE significantly expanded its reach, strengthened its advocacy efforts, and became a recognized and trusted voice for millions.
“We extend our deepest appreciation to Barb for her extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication to our mission, and success in advocating for nationwide access to care,” added Grill. “Barb has been a steadfast advocate for those facing challenges in building their families, establishing RESOLVE as the national grassroots leader in the family building movement.“
Danielle Melfi joins RESOLVE at a pivotal time for family building rights, as national attention and momentum around access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) continue to grow. High-profile developments – such as the Alabama Supreme Court’s 2024 decision restricting IVF access and President Trump’s vocal support of IVF – have brought fertility care into the spotlight, raising awareness and demonstrating broad bipartisan support. Polling consistently shows strong public backing for IVF and related treatments across the political spectrum.
This increased visibility has fueled innovation and investment in the fertility sector, with advances in science expanding treatment options alongside new startups addressing cost, access, and care gaps. Employers are also responding, with both corporations and the federal government adding fertility benefits to attract and retain talent, expanding coverage to millions of workers.
As the nation’s oldest and leading patient advocacy organization for the infertility and family building community, RESOLVE is at the frontlines in the fight to protect and expand fertility care to all those who need it, and under Danielle’s leadership, RESOLVE will capitalize on this moment of increased awareness and political engagement to expand access to reduce the financial burden of fertility treatment, and protect everyone’s right to build a family.
For interviews with incoming CEO Danielle Melfi, please contact RESOLVE@fenton.com
About RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Founded in 1974, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is a leading nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equal access to all family building options for individuals facing infertility or family building challenges. Addressing this critical public health issue through support and advocacy, RESOLVE offers free nationwide support groups reaching thousands monthly. RESOLVE’s grassroots advocacy has expanded family building benefits to over 65 million people through state legislation and employer-provided programs. Since the 2022 reversal of Roe v Wade, RESOLVE has actively worked to prevent personhood legislation that would restrict in vitro fertilization (IVF) access. For more details, visit www.RESOLVE.org.
