Dr. Alicia Broussard
Laboratory Director
Dr. Broussard has been a part of the Reproductive Physiology and Embryology community for twenty years. She began her career in graduate school at Purdue University where she worked with porcine embryos. Upon completion of her Masters degree she began her career in the IVF laboratory as an embryologist and andrologist...
Mevlude Arifova
Laboratory Supervisor
Mevlude completed her undergraduate program at SUNY New Paltz in Molecular and Cellular Biology and received her masters in Clinical Embryology at Leeds University in the UK. She's been working in the field for 10 years now and has helped countless people on their journey to parenthood. Mevlude began at RMA of NY as an assistant and was later promoted to Junior Embryologist. After 2 years she moved to LA and worked at Southern California Reproductive Center for 8 years where she completed her training as a senior embryologist.
"I enjoy working in fertility because we are fortunate enough to create miracles and spread hope for patients wanting families. We get to be the baby's first babysitters and nurture them during their developmental process in the laboratory."
Brittany Anderson
Andrology & Endocrinology
Lab Manager
“ I am blessed to work in an environment with physicians and lab personnel’s that are constantly looking for new ways to improve and assist patients with achieving their family goals. I am grateful to have my passions for women’s health be combined with my love for clinical lab medicine.
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Graduated with a BS in Biological Science from University of Hartford and Clinical Laboratory Science from Marist college. Previously worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering in research as research lab tech and their blood bank as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Recently finished completed a Master’s in Reproductive Clinical Science- Andrology & Embryology from EVMS.
Zhiying He
Senior Embryologist
Zhiying He is a member of a wonderful laboratory team that helps nurture the patients embryos until they are ready to be returned to the womb. “I enjoy helping parents-to-be achieve their dreams of having strong and healthy babies.”
Jianjun Hu
Senior Embryologist
and Research Scientist
Being a member of a warm team, Jianjun loves taking care of eggs/embryos under microscopes and enjoys exploring secrets of oogenesis, spermatogenesis and gametes maturation.
“I believe that understanding the eggs, sperm and embryos better may help us treat our patients better”.
Shanzey Amir
Embryologist
Shanzey Amir is a Junior Embryologist at Generation Next Fertility. “Working in a lab with such brilliant and supportive mentors has not only been an incredible opportunity, but also a joyful experience as we help our patients become parents.” Shanzey is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Reproductive Clinical Sciences with the hopes of furthering her career in Embryology.
Jason Herde
Junior Embryologist
Jason Herde is a junior embryologist at GNF. He was recently promoted from being an Andrologist and Endocrine Technologist. "Having the opportunity to be a part of the journey for our patients is truly gratifying. I love being part of a team that combines science and compassion to provide optimal care. The best moment is when we receive that picture of a baby from a patient and its cheers and celebrations among the staff!"
Juan Morotti
Junior Embryologist
Juan Morotti works as a Junior Embryologist at Generation Next Fertility. Juan is a Posse scholar who graduated with a BA in Biochemistry from Colby College, where he did extensive laboratory research. “I am proud to be working in a cutting edge facility where all of my interest and passions in science and medicine culminate.”
Sevan Asadurian
Junior Embryologist
Sevan is a Junior Embryologist in the Andrology, Embryology, and Endocrinology laboratories. She recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with her B.S. in Biology.
"I love receiving thank you emails from patients and seeing the impact we make!"
Alyssa Mak
Diagnostic Lab Technician
Alyssa Mak works as a Diagnostic Laboratory Technician in the Andrology and Endocrinology lab. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Biology and aspires to be a doctor; she enjoys working here to gain clinical and laboratory experience.
“Being able to be part of our patient’s journey and seeing them fulfill their dreams is the best part about this job.”
Veronica Baio
Diagnostic Lab Technician
Veronica graduated from Fordham University with a BS in Biology. She has a passion for women's health and has seen the power and importance of what is done every day by our team.
"Working at Generation Next has helped me fulfill my goal for helping women take control of their lives through their health"
Javiera Klenner
Diagnostic Lab Technician
Javiera is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut where she studied Molecular and Cellular Biology. During her undergraduate, she was Vice President of the Chemistry Club, worked as a Residential Assistant and for the Benton Museum of Art, and conducted cell motility research in the Lee Lab of the MCB Department. In her free time, she enjoys reading, meditating, and making art.
"I love having the opportunity to change lives and contribute to the beautiful and meaningful field of Fertility.""
Lillian Tushman
Clinical Assistant
& Medical Scribe
Lily recently graduated from the University of Michigan and joined Generation Next Fertility as a Clinical Assistant. She eventually wants to be an OB/GYN, and she hopes to help patients navigate their fertility journey with clarity and confidence.
"I love working in the lab because we get to watch amazing science happen every day, and then we get to watch it impact our patients' lives in such a meaningful way."
Dani Bergman Chudnow
Clinical Assistant & Medical Scribe
Dani Bergman Chudnow is a Clinical Assistant and Medical Scribe at Generation Next Fertility. Dani strives to ensure that all patients are equipped with the knowledge necessary to feel empowered and comfortable throughout every step of their reproductive journey.
“Being part of a team that prioritizes providing quality, individualized care is incredibly rewarding. I love that I get to use science and clinical work to help transform fertility dreams into reality for our patients!”
Matilda Brilleman
Clinical Assistant
and Medical Scribe
Matilda is a Clinical Assistant and Medical Scribe at Generation Next Fertility working in the embryology lab. She graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Human Science and is interested in studying medicine. Her research experience includes epigenetics, cancer prevention, and social epidemiology.
"It is incredible to be part of a team that achieves reproductive miracles every day. I love sharing in the enthusiasm that future parents have when they get to learn how their embryos develop and mature. This job has taught me how compassion for patients can apply to laboratory science and produce unbelievable results."
