Intended Parents: Your Journey Begins Here
For those dreaming of family, we provide guidance, transparency, and diverse donor options.
who we are
Who We Are & Why We Started
Reproductive Village Cryobank (RVC) is a different kind of fertility organization—one built by and for communities often overlooked by traditional healthcare. We started because our founder, like so many others, struggled to find a diverse and welcoming path to parenthood. At RVC, we provide safe, high-quality donor options alongside emotional support, counseling, and community care because we believe every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated on their journey.
The Problem We’re Solving
Right now, there’s a serious shortage of diverse sperm donors in the U.S.—especially Black donors, who make up less than 3% of available options. This creates real delays and added stress for hopeful parents, and it reflects a system that hasn’t kept up with the needs of today’s families. With more single parents, same-sex couples, and people of color turning to fertility care than ever before, we need a more inclusive, compassionate approach. RVC is here to provide it.
How We’re Making a Difference
We’re not just a sperm bank—we’re a partner in your journey. From personalized guidance to our unique culture-matching process, we focus on the whole person, not just the medical steps. We’re also working to change outdated practices in the fertility industry that unfairly exclude many potential donors. At RVC, we’re committed to building a future where everyone can pursue parenthood with dignity, confidence, and care.
Who We Serve: Our Growing Village
Every Role Matters in Building Families
Donors: Making a Difference Together
For men willing to give, we provide education, dignity, and fair compensation because this is more than a transaction, it’s legacy.
Partners/Advocates: Join Us in Advocacy
For those fighting for change, we provide partnership, research, and a platform to shift healthcare equity.
The Faces Behind the Mission
Representation at the Core
We are led by people who reflect the communities we serve. When families and donors see themselves in us, they feel safe, supported, and understood.
Maurice Thornton, Ed.D.
Director of Outreach and Donor Engagement
Maurice Thornton, Ed.D.
Director of Outreach and Donor Engagement
Dr. Maurice Thornton is a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Therapist with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. Dr. Thornton is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. He adopts a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices tailored to each person’s unique life experiences.
Dr. Thornton earned his Doctorate in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. He specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety and depression, employing a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, to support clients in reaching their personal goals and enhancing their overall quality of life.
Committed to creating a safe, empathetic, and culturally inclusive environment, Dr. Thornton ensures that clients feel heard and empowered. He believes in a strengths-based approach and collaborates with clients to help them build coping skills, gain insight, and foster personal growth.
Angela Stepancic
Founder/CEO
Angela Stepancic
Founder/CEO
Angela B. Stepancic is a visionary leader whose career has been shaped by a commitment to equity, education, and community. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Washington, D.C. in 2000, where she earned degrees from Georgetown University and George Washington University, grounding her work in both intellectual rigor and practical strategy.
Following a transformative twelve-year tenure as a principal, where she led both a middle school and an alternative high school, Angela founded her own consulting firm. There, she guided leaders in building more inclusive organizational cultures and effective strategic frameworks, preparing her for a mission that would strike at the heart of her own life.
In 2019, while embarking on a fertility journey with her wife, Angela encountered firsthand the systemic barriers facing Black, Brown, and queer families. Confronted by a critical lack of diverse donor options and culturally competent care, she was inspired to build the solution herself.
This personal experience catalyzed the founding of Reproductive Village Cryobank (RVC). Under Angela’s leadership, RVC is not merely a cryobank—it is a movement dedicated to reshaping reproductive healthcare. The organization provides safe, FDA-compliant services alongside a diverse and ethically-sourced donor pool, while also offering holistic wellness support, counseling, and community advocacy. Angela’s vision ensures that every family, regardless of background, can pursue their path to parenthood with dignity, representation, and unwavering support.
Angela’s unique journey—from educator, to strategist, to advocate and entrepreneur—fuels her relentless drive to create a more just and inclusive future in fertility care.
Jamila Galloway
Chief Marketing Officer
Jamila Galloway
Chief Marketing Officer
Jamila Galloway is the Chief Marketing Officer at Reproductive Village Cryobank, where she leads marketing across partner and culture engagement, social media strategy, and brand partnerships and activations. With over 15 years of experience in integrated marketing, Jamila focuses on education, attracting new donors and parents-to-be, and advancing equity in third-party reproduction.
Jamila began her career in fashion and retail, with roles at Seventeen Magazine, DrJays.com, Macy’s, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Under Armour, G-Star RAW, and Alpha Industries. In 2020, she transitioned to Planned Parenthood as Managing Director of Communications and Culture, gaining deep insight into nonprofit operations before stepping into her role as Vice President of Content, Culture, and Events, where she oversaw the organization’s culture engagement through influential platforms and partnerships.
A native of Silver Spring, MD, Jamila is committed to addressing inequities in the fertility industry, particularly for the Black community.
Research, Data, and Numbers: What do the experts say?
At Reproductive Village Cryobank, we are inspired by a clear and growing need: families from all backgrounds deserve better access to compassionate, inclusive fertility care. Recent studies highlight significant gaps in donor availability and support for diverse family-building journeys—especially for Black, single, and LGBTQ+ parents. This research reinforces our mission to provide not only diverse donor options but also culturally attuned guidance every step of the way. We invite you to explore the studies below to better understand why equitable reproductive healthcare matters now more than ever—and how RVC is designed to help.
In Search of Black Sperm Donors
Research has continued to document the racial disparities in sperm bank donors, often highlighting the lack of availability of Black sperm donors in particular. Recipients searching for Black sperm donors face considerable delays, are forced to search outside of sperm banks, or consider or significant changes to their reproductive plans as a consequence of the difficulty accessing Black sperm donors.
Research Highlights Racial Disparities in US Sperm Donor Banks
Despite the low representation of Black individuals among sperm donors, there was a higher demand for Black donor sperm, with 13% of individuals using donor sperm for IVF or ICSI being Black. This discrepancy highlights a concerning trend where the supply of racially diverse sperm does not meet the demand, particularly for African American or Black individuals.
Assisted reproductive technology: considerations for the nonheterosexual population and single parents
With the increasing utilization of ART, fertility centers can expect to care for an increasingly diverse patient population. Both single patients and LGBTQ+ individuals represent growing subpopulations of ART users, each with their own biologic, social, cultural, and financial considerations that have an impact on family planning.
