OUR STORY
STL Fertility
From staff to patients, we envisioned an atmosphere of support, empathy, and compassion while providing clinically excellent patient care and results that exceed national and regional benchmarks.
In 2020, with our parent practice facing financial instability, Dr. Dayal and Dr. Schulte stepped up to launch STL Fertility, fulfilling their vision to open a fertility practice that provides the latest and best fertility treatments available, in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
Many of us have traveled our own fertility path to parenthood, and we cannot wait to champion you through yours!
Our family is here to help build yours.
ABOUT US
“The dream was to create a place where everyone felt like family.”
Patients First - Always
Instead of continuing under a traditional, corporate model, our physicians chose a different path: To build a physician-owned fertility clinic in St. Louis designed around patients, not systems. Read more about how STL Fertility was born with the support of Carrollton Bank.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Molina Dayal
Medical Director, STL Fertility
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certified In Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Fellowship-Trained
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With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Dayal has completed degrees and residencies at some of the top medical schools in the world including The Johns Hopkins University, Washington University in St. Louis, and The University of Pennsylvania.
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Known for her calm, collected nature, Dr. Dayal creates a safe space for patients through the ups and downs of their journey. As someone who has endured her own unique fertility journey, Dr. Dayal's empathy and understanding of the patient experience and complexity of emotions involved transcends the typical doctor-patient relationship, enabling her to provide hope and comfort to patients when they need it most.
Dr. Maureen Schulte
Operations Director, STL Fertility
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certified In Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Fellowship-Trained
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Dr. Schulte has earned decades of education and experience, completing degrees, residencies and fellowships at some of the top schools in the country, including Truman State University, University of Illinois, and Washington University in St. Louis.
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Dr. Schulte is known for her positivity and warmth. She provides a sense of familiarity that immediately puts patients at ease, making them feel heard, seen, and understood. Having gone through her own unique fertility journey, Dr. Schulte celebrates with patients through the highest of highs and provides the strength and support they need to endure the lowest of lows.
Dr. Violet Klenov
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Fellowship-Trained
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Dr. Violet Klenov is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with deep roots in St. Louis. She brings a wealth of expertise, having completed her degrees, residency, and REI fellowship at prestigious institutions, including the University of Wisconsin, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Iowa. She joins us after over five years of private practice in the area.
Throughout her career, Dr. Klenov has received numerous accolades for her groundbreaking research, teaching, and exceptional minimally invasive surgical skills. She is an active member of several leading medical associations and was elected to the board of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society by her peers. Additionally, she serves as the REI subspecialty faculty educator for the Mercy Hospital St. Louis Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
While Dr. Klenov is passionate about all aspects of reproductive health, she has a particular focus on shared decision-making, cost-effective treatments, and maintaining natural approaches when possible. She is especially dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, single parents by choice, and optimizing IVF success rates to help all families achieve their dreams.
Melanie Miranda, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified in Women's Health
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With over 14 years of experience in women’s health serving alongside top fertility and postpartum specialists at both Washington University and Barnes Jewish Hospital, Melanie Miranda brings strong clinical knowledge along with her unique intuition, empathy, and compassion to STL Fertility.
Melanie has a strong passion for serving women and is a proud member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Melanie is committed to providing the support and strength her patients need throughout their pursuit of parenthood.
Ellie Engelhardt, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified in Women's Health
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Ellie has a passion for fertility care and years of hands-on experience working at leading fertility centers, including Shady Grove Fertility in Denver, CO, and Northwestern Medicine’s Fertility Center in Chicago, IL.
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Ellie has a depth of clinical knowledge and is committed to supporting patients through every step of their family building journey. She specializes in performing early obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds, as well as procedures such as HSGs, Saline Sonohysterograms, and endometrial biopsies. She has a calm presence, clear communication, and is a genuine cheerleader for all her patients
Meet Our Incredible Team!
PATIENT FINANCIAL TEAM
Lisa N.
Lisa is the Financial Manager at STL Fertility. With over 8 years of experience, Lisa has held various billing-related roles within the fertility field. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University. Originally from Waterloo, IL, Lisa resides in St. Louis with her husband and 2 children. When she’s not working, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.
Taylor N.
Taylor is a Financial Counselor at STL Fertility. She grew up in O`Fallon, MO before she went off to college in Columbia, MO. When in Columbia, she found her calling to kids and became a Pre-K Teacher till she wanted to pursue the medical field to help others. Taylor is back in the St. Louis area with her daughter and husband Steve. She has an active and sassy daughter who loves being a girly girl and testing boundaries. Taylor has been in the medical field for five years, starting out as a receptionist, progressing to working predominantly with prior authorizations, and finally landing at STL Fertility in financial counseling. Taylor is new to the fertility world but loves all the different aspects she is learning. She loves hiking, being on the water but most importantly her family and their dog Cooper. When not working, she enjoys going to their farm, shopping or just simply spending time with her daughter and husband.
Ruth M.
Ruth is the A/R Coordinator at STL Fertility. She is from Schaumburg, Illinois and is working remotely. She has been working in healthcare for 24 years. She started in OB-GYN and eventually moved to the Reproductive Endocrinology field where she has been for the past 17 years. She has done reception, billing, office management and both patient/insurance accounts receivable. Ruth married into a large family in 1986. She has 2 sons, 1 daughter and 5 grandkids. She is lucky enough to spend a lot of quality time with all of them, often traveling to Ohio to visit her one son and family. During the summer, Ruth and her family spend a lot of time at their family lake house boating, fishing, swimming and just making tons of memories together. When not busy with family activities Ruth loves reading and scrapbooking.
Mindy L.
Mindy is the Insurance Coordinator at STL Fertility. Her main focus is confirming patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage details with insurance companies. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Missouri State University. Mindy grew up in St. Louis where she currently lives with her husband and children. When she is not chasing around her two boys, she enjoys baking, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Elnora S.
Elnora is a Financial Counselor at STL Fertility that brings an incredible energy, openness and positive attitude to the team. She has four children, all girls, as well as two girl pups that keeps her incredibly busy. When she's not working, you may find her at one of her girls' practices or lugging around a bunch of their friends to their newest endeavor. Her work helping and guiding patients, her school work, and her family life are the most important to her - and she works hard to have a good balance and remember that true quality moments mean the most. She is always happy to answer any questions you may have or just be an open ear; she is truly always here!
Jeanine V.
Jeanine, or "Gigi" as everyone calls her, is a Financial Counselor at STL Fertility. Everyone’s economic and life situation is unique. Gigi keeps that in mind when providing financial counseling advice. She understands patients are in different stages of life as well and believes personalized care and services are essential for the greatest chance for patient success. Gigi has advanced in the medical field for 30+ years; the past 13 years in infertility, enjoying her financial counseling role most.
Some of Gigi's favorite things are, spending time with wonderful family, friends, nephew dog Mr. Tumnus, and vacationing at the beach. She also enjoys sewing, and recently retired her 1976 Singer sewing machine for a brand-new Singer! Gigi loves to create and craft as well!
CLINICAL TEAM
Jessica B.
Jess is the Clinical Nurse Manager and IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. She graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. From the beginning of her nursing career, she knew she wanted to become a neonatal ICU nurse (NICU) because her own niece was born prematurely. Jessica started her first nursing job at St. Louis Children’s hospital NICU where she gained much experience as a floor nurse for several years and eventually transitioned to becoming an Assistant Nurse Manager in the NICU from 2019-2021. During her time in the NICU, Jessica faced her own fertility journey. It was through her OBGYN recommending going forward with doing carrier screening test prior to starting to try to start a family that she found she was a carrier of a genetic disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Through this finding, her husband was tested and found to be positive for the same genetic disorder. After much discussion and meeting with genetic counselors, it was ultimately decided they felt the best option moving forward was going through IVF to test their embryos for this disease. Jessica went through two IVF cycles and three frozen embryo transfers. This led to her passion for fertility and understanding IVF more. In 2021, she saw an opening for a coordinator position at STL Fertility and has loved helping others on their fertility journey. In her free time, Jess loves being with her husband and two young boys (Brooks and Beau). She loves to travel, relax with a good documentary, and work out.
Karla G.
Karla is the Medical Assistant Supervisor at STL Fertility and a dedicated professional in the field of women's health. She was born in Nayarit, Mexico, and later moved to San Diego during her mid-teens due to her parents' work as farmworkers. In 2007, she graduated from Kaplan College as a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist, marking the beginning of her impactful journey in healthcare. Karla's commitment to women's health led her to become a manager at a teen clinic, where she contributed significantly to the well-being of young individuals. Fate brought her together with her husband, who was stationed at Marine Base Camp Pendleton. Opting to start a family, they made the decision to relocate to Missouri. Since 2020, Karla has been an integral part of STL Fertility. Her role involves overseeing the medical assistant team and showcasing her leadership skills and passion for reproductive health. Karla's journey reflects a remarkable dedication to healthcare and a commitment to supporting individuals on their path to building families.
Christina G.
Christina is the SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) Manager at STL Fertility. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Maryville University and has been working in the fertility field since 2009. Christina lives in Washington, MO with her husband and their four kids. When she’s not busy cheering from the sidelines at her kids’ sports games, she loves cooking, baking, and catching up on some much-needed sleep.
Merry Kay M.
Merry Kay is an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. Merry Kay has over 30 years experience in Women’s Health and over 20 years of IVF Coordination experience, holding various positions throughout her career. She graduated from STLCC Meramec with an ASN in 2002 and spent a number of years traveling the country to various women's health offices, honing her IVF coordinating skills. Merry Kay settled back in St. Louis after several years of traveling and continues to contribute her skills and knowledge to STL Fertility in the day-to-day operations. Merry Kay spends her free time gardening, enjoying her grandchildren and spending time with family.
Katherine R.
Meet Kat, a dedicated, single mom and accomplished Medical Assistant at STL Fertility. Her passion for makeup is a creative outlet, complementing her professional achievements, including graduating from Vaterott in 2015 with honors on the dean’s list. Balancing the roles of caregiver and career professional, Kat embodies resilience and a love for both family and personal growth.
Lauren P.
Lauren is the Third Party Coordinator and an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. As an STL native, she began her journey in women's health at the age of 18 as a medical assistant in an OB/GYN clinic and later became a student nurse technician at Barnes in Labor and Delivery and Antepartum while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating from Chamberlain College of Nursing in October of 2017, she started her nursing career as an inpatient women's health nurse at Mercy St. Louis, where she primarily cared for post-surgical and postpartum women. In November of 2021, she left floor nursing to join STL Fertility where she planted roots and has continued to grow. While she has explored various aspects of women's services, she has developed a special passion for the infertility field and finds joy in assisting couples and individuals in their journey to build their families. Outside of her nursing role, Lauren enjoys tending to her indoor plants, crafting with her Cricut, and spending quality time with her husband and two young children.
Jacqueline A.
Jacqueline is a Medical Assistant at STL Fertility. She is a St. Louis native with a passion for healthcare. She earned her bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from Saint Louis University in 2020. Beginning her career at DePaul Hospital, she gained valuable experience before realizing her calling led her to a different path. Beyond her medical expertise, she finds joy in discovering new coffee shops and cherishing moments with friends and family outside of work.
Patti M.
Patti is a Medical Assistant and our dedicated IUI Coordinator at STL Fertility. She is a St. Louis native. She discovered her passion for women's healthcare early on, working as a receptionist at an OB/GYN office after high school. In 2019, she earned her certification as a medical assistant from the St. Louis School of Phlebotomy and holds an associates degree from St. Louis Community College in general studies. Currently studying Organizational Leadership and Healthcare Communication at UMSL, Patti's academic pursuits align with her dedication to women's health.
Motivated by personal experiences, Patti joined STL Fertility after facing challenges with infertility herself. Alongside her husband Zach, they navigate their fertility journey, and got married in May 2025. Patti's story reflects not only professional commitment but also personal resilience and love for reproductive endocrinology and women’s health.
Andrea B.
Andrea is an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. She received her nursing degree from the Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and has spent most of her 24-year nursing career in women’s health. Andrea started her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She also spent several years at Mercy Hospital as a NICU nurse. However the majority of her career has been as a fertility nurse. Andrea has more than 15 years experience in fertility and has a passion for patient education. She finds the more knowledge she can share with each patient, the better their fertility journey can be. In her downtime, Andrea enjoys time with her partner and 3 children camping, boating, or watching live sporting events. She also has a self-admitted addiction to yoga!
Brittany P.
Brittany is an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. She first found her passion for taking care of people while working at The Walt Disney World Resort. After years of working around the world and the U.S.A. in Hospitality Management, she felt she could better serve and utilize her empathy and caring ways in a healthcare setting. She graduated from Goldfarb College of Nursing in 2017 and entered the world of Women's Health - with a primary focus on Postpartum. After years of taking care of other women and families, Brittany was ready to begin her own, only to find roadblocks at every turn. While beginning her own journey as an IVF momma, she wanted to be able to help other women who walked the same path. Brittany became an IVF Nurse Coordinator in October 2017 and has never looked back!
When she is not passionately discussing the intricacies of the fertility world, ICSI, and PGT with her family and friends, she enjoys to cheer on the St Louis Blues, camp, hike, and travel with her husband and son.
Lacie P.
Lacie is a Medical Assistant at STL Fertility and is the oldest sibling out of four children; eight if you want to count her fur siblings! Lacie has always loved children and knew she wanted a career that would involve them. Her grandmother has worked in fertility for over 20 years and shared many stories with her about her experiences. This inspired Lacie to become a Medical Assistant, with now 7 years strong within the fertility field specifically. She enjoys how much she learns every day and how she gets to make a difference in her patients' lives. Her favorite thing during her work days is talking with patients about books, family, schooling, and their work.
Stephanie G.
Stephanie is an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility. She grew up west of St. Louis in Washington, MO, where she now lives with her husband. She received her nursing degree from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College. She began her nursing career at Mercy St. Louis on Labor and Delivery. In August 2025, she chose to expand her knowledge on women's reproductive health and decided to join the team at STL Fertility. In her nursing career, she has found that her passion lies with women throughout their entire fertility journey. Outside of nursing, Stephanie enjoys playing sand volleyball, watching romcoms, and spending time with her family and friends.
Madeline J.
Madeline is an IVF Registered Nurse Coordinator at STL Fertility who is passionate about supporting patients on their journey to parenthood. She earned her degree in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University before pursuing nursing and graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Madeline began her career as an Operating Room Nurse at Saint Louis University and later worked as an Infection Prevention Specialist at Mercy Hospital. While she valued her experience in these roles, she felt a strong calling to fertility care and is excited to help individuals and couples grow their families. Madeline resides in Kirkwood with her husband and their dog, Livie.
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Outside of work, Madeline enjoys crafting, traveling, spending time at the lake, trying new restaurants, and Pilates.
Kayla V.
Kayla is a Medical Assistant here at STL Fertility! Born and raised in St. Louis, she graduated from Saint Louis University with honors and has spent the past five years helping and supporting patients in the fertility field. Kayla is known for her positive energy and caring heart, and she’s passionate about making every patient feel seen and supported. Outside of work, you can usually find her babysitting, spending time with friends and family or on her favorite hobbies — makeup and beauty, music, cooking, and baking sourdough!
Alexis P.
Alexis is a Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomist here at STL Fertility. She began her career in women’s health in 2024 and quickly realized that this is the specialty she wanted to stay in, and she was passionate about. She takes pride in being able to be a support system for our patients and be a light in someone’s day when they’re going through emotional times. In her free time, she loves a certain small-town antique store, going to cute coffee shops and vendor markets, and spending time with her family!
FRONT DESK TEAM
Brandie J.
As the Front Desk Manager and a former fertility patient here at STL Fertility, Brandie truly understands what people struggling with infertility are feeling day-to-day and appointment-to-appointment. Being a native of Illinois and growing up in the St. Louis metropolitan area, she appreciates the combination of local hands-on fertility care connected with the latest global treatment advancements like IVF, PGT-A, and egg freezing. Her role here is to ensure the schedule and the office flows and functions efficiently and effectively. As part of a team focused on patient care, she's excited to serve you.
Katie O.
Hi fellow warriors! This is Katie, a Front Desk Coordinator at STL Fertility. A little about her, she has been married to her husband for 8 years. They have 2 dogs and just built their first house together. Before starting at STL Fertility, she worked for Non-Profits, and other misc. places. Before joining the team, she was actually a patient of STL Fertility. She is an infertility warrior and after 7 years of trying, they had their first child via surrogacy. She has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 14 years. She and her husband are very involved with their church, Twin Rivers, and serving their community. They enjoy traveling with friends to different places, and sharing moments in life with those they love the most. Coming this Spring, Katie and her friend are starting a podcast to help other warriors out there. She loves being there for other warriors no matter where they are in the journey. She is here for you and wants you to know that you are not ALONE!
Tay W.
Tay is a Front Desk Coordinator at STL Fertility. Born and raised in St. Louis, she moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, where she spent five years earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Anthropology, Health & Wellness, and German. With nearly a decade of experience in front desk and administrative work, she found her true passion in healthcare — where she can connect with patients, support them through meaningful moments, and make their day just a little brighter.
Outside the clinic, Tay plays sand volleyball, flies through books at lightning speed, and has an unapologetic obsession with cinnamon (yes, she literally carries it in her purse). She lives in St. Charles with her boyfriend and their cat, Sailor — who has a personality just as big as hers.
Lindsay M.
Lindsay is a Front Desk Coordinator at STL Fertility. She is originally from St. Louis County but spent the last 8 years living in Utah. She has been working in the medical field for about 4 years and has loved every minute of it. She became a part of the fertility field this year and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and supporting patients. In her free time, she loves to spend time playing fetch with her beloved Aussie Heeler and doing nature photography. She loves to be around people and help patients have the best care and experience possible.
PATIENT EXPERIENCE TEAM
Andrea M.
Drea is the dedicated Patient Experience Manager at STL Fertility with a passion for supporting patients in their path to parenthood. Balancing work and home life, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She fuels her days with a love for coffee and a soundtrack of diverse music.
Beth N.
Beth is the Relationship Manager at STL Fertility. She was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and after graduating from Vanderbilt University as an English and Communications Major, she moved to Chicago to work in Sales and Marketing. This is where she met her now husband and became an active member of the endurance running community. She took an opportunity to work for the Northwestern School of Medicine as a Project Manager/Operations Manager, where she was exposed to lab, research, and clinical space, and became certified in Project Management. After getting married in Chicago in 2019, she moved with her husband back to St. Louis and a year later had her first patient consult with Dr. Schulte. Despite the ups and downs of her IVF journey, she loved everything about STL Fertility and started her role there in 2022 before having her first baby. She manages the sales, sales operations and marketing for the clinic and when not doing that, you can find her running (mostly chasing her 1 year old daughter), doing peloton and Orangetheory workouts, and finding/eating good food around St. Louis!
Tracie K.
Tracie is the Project Manager at STL Fertility and resides in the Saint Peters area with her husband and children. Known as the practice's "jack of all trades", she approaches every task with exceptional attention to detail. With experience in the fertility field since 2019, she has worked in both hospital and smaller medical settings since 2017. She got married in 2021 and gained two bonus daughters before welcoming her own daughter in 2022. Then, in 2024 through IVF, she welcomed her son. This gives her a personal insight into the fertility journey that many experience. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to different places and watching St Louis Blues hockey games with her husband, artistic pursuits like painting and drawing, as well as spending time with her family and kittens, and capturing pictures of her kids.
LABORATORY TEAM
Dr. Sheela Ali
Dr. Sheela Ali is the Off-Site Laboratory Director for Embryology, Andrology and Endocrinology labs at STL Fertility. She has been actively involved in human IVF since 2008. She completed her master's degree in Clinical Embryology and Andrology at the Jones Institute of Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2013 and earned a PhD in Developmental Biology from the University of North Texas in 2018. Throughout her graduate studies, her research was centered on investigating E-Cadherin's role in trophectoderm grafts from sibling embryos and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive modeling to identify critical thresholds in IVF treatments. Her work utilized AI applications to demonstrate how AI can significantly improve real-time support tools for clinical decision-making, especially in optimizing factors like maximum allowable gonadotropin doses for enhanced outcomes.
Certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD), Clinical Consultant (CC), and Technical Supervisor (TS) by the American Board of Bioanalysts (ABB), Dr. Ali has contributed expertise to various panels and initiatives. She served as a panelist for NASA's space biology research program and collaborated with the United Nations as an expert reviewer, particularly concerning proposals related to procuring PCR testing platforms for SARS-CoV-2.
Dr. Ali has previously been involved as a scientific advisory board member for the College of Reproductive Biology (CRB) and EmbryVu genetics laboratory. Additionally, she actively participates as a committee member for the ASRM membership committee, SART QA committee, and CRB committee. Beyond her professional engagements, she finds fulfillment in exploring different cultures during her leisure time.
Dr. Jaclyn Lambe-Steinmiller
Certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD), Dr. Jaclyn Lambe-Steinmiller serves as the On-Site Laboratory Director of the Embryology, Andrology, and Endocrinology laboratories at STL Fertility. She earned her Master’s degree in Animal Science in 2008 and completed her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences at Louisiana State University in 2016 (Geaux Tigers!).
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With more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in IVF and reproductive medicine, Dr. Lambe-Steinmiller is a strategic and results-driven laboratory leader dedicated to advancing scientific excellence, operational performance, and superior patient outcomes. Her expertise spans laboratory development, quality systems optimization, team leadership, and clinical success enhancement.
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Dr. Lambe-Steinmiller previously served as Vice President and President of the Chicago Area Reproductive Association (2016–2022) and remains an active member of ASRM, CRB, and SRBT. She is deeply committed to advancing the field through continued education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while fostering a high-performing, growth-oriented laboratory culture.
Outside of her professional role, Dr. Lambe-Steinmiller enjoys spending time with her family—both two- and four-legged—and staying active through volleyball, hiking, and kayaking.
Sarah H.
Sarah is the Lab Manager at STL Fertility. She is originally from Columbia, Missouri, and she graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a B.S. in Secondary Education. Sarah worked in animal embryology, reproduction, and research in academia for over a decade prior to starting at the clinic in 2018. When not embryologist-ing at STL Fertility, she enjoys spending her time with her husband and two daughters, reading, and cuddling her cats.
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Kasi R.
Kasi is our Lead Andrologist/Laboratory Technician here at STL Fertility. She was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a specialization in Marine and Freshwater Biology. After graduating, Kasi held several roles within her specialty, including zookeeper and Lead Penguin Keeper at various zoos, and biologist at Cabela’s and Bass Pro where she dove and took care of the company’s live animals. She then relocated to St. Louis to be closer to family and became an Andrologist at another fertility clinic before spending time as a Lab Tech III at Mercy Laboratories. She felt right at home when she found her way to her position at STL Fertility and brings so much positive energy and love to the team. In her free time, Kasi enjoys watching football (GO BLUE!!), working out on her Peloton, and visiting her out of town family. She spends a lot of time in her favorite state Michigan during the wintertime to ski, and to visit her favorite lake (Torch Lake) in the summers.
Stephanie M.
Stephanie is an accomplished Embryologist at STL Fertility with more than 10 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she was introduced to assisted reproduction techniques. Building on her foundation, Stephanie further pursued her academic journey and earned an MBA from the University of Iowa, highlighting her commitment to both scientific and business aspects. Outside the laboratory, Stephanie leads a well-rounded life. Her love for horses is evident in her leisure time spent riding and managing a boarding barn. Additionally, she enjoys staying informed and entertained through podcasts, showcasing her curiosity and eagerness to explore diverse topics.
Claire K.
Claire is the Laboratory Technician at STL Fertility. She graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelors of Science in cell and molecular biology in 2020. She continued her research at Missouri State for two more years to earn her Masters of Science in cell and molecular biology. Her research focused on RNA editing in males and females during acute inflammation. Claire also spent several months working in a cancer research lab at Washington University in St. Louis before starting her work in the IVF field. She is currently spending time working in andrology and endocrinology but is working up to become an embryologist. Claire spends her free time running, cooking, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Catherine S.
Cat is an Embryologist at STL Fertility. She has worked in the IVF field for many years and in her free time enjoys spending time with her three kids and husband.
Brandi H.
Brandi is the Lab Administrator here at STL Fertility. She graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Genetic Engineering. Brandi spent over a decade at Washington University School of Medicine managing an academic research laboratory that studied various human microbiome projects utilizing genomic sequencing techniques. After suffering from secondary infertility herself, she found her way to STL Fertility and felt right at home. In her free time, Brandi enjoys gardening (especially rare and unique plants!), hiking, baking, hanging out with her husband, and cheering on her two children at their sporting events.