Guest Blogger: Asia Hogencamp, Program Coordinator at Everie Donation
Asia Hogencamp is a Program Coordinator at Everie Donation, where she combines professional expertise with personal experience to support egg donors and intended parents throughout their journeys. As a 7-time egg donor and proud mother to a 4-year-old daughter, she brings a compassionate and informed approach to her work, ensuring all parties feel prepared, supported, and valued every step of the way. In her free time, Asia enjoys spending quality time with her family and three dogs, traveling to new places, and exploring a wide variety of foods, from local favorites to international cuisines. Her passion for reproductive health, community connection, and personal growth continues to shape her meaningful impact in the fertility space.
At Everie, we’ve seen firsthand just how much care, coordination, and trust goes into every match. For intended parents, choosing an egg donor is often one of the most emotional and personal decisions they’ll ever make. For donors, it’s a generous and deeply personal choice to help someone build their family.As an egg donor agency, our role is to create a smooth, ethical, and supportive experience for both parties and that includes handling the financial components with clarity and professionalism. That’s where escrow comes in. And in our experience, transparency and trust in escrow services can make or break the donor journey.Why Escrow Matters in Egg DonationEscrows are often associated with surrogacy, but many people don’t realize it plays an equally important role in egg donation.From donor compensation and legal invoices to travel and medical expenses, there are many financial components that must be managed carefully, securely, and confidentially.That’s why, as an agency, we’ve made it a priority to work only with partners like SeedTrust. A provider that offers transparency, accountability, and a user-friendly platform designed for assisted reproduction.Addressing the Most Frequently Asked QuestionsBoth egg donors and intended parents come into this process with important questions and finances are usually at the top of the list:
- How will expenses be handled?
- What does the timeline look like for reimbursements and compensation?
- What happens if travel plans change?
Working with a transparent escrow provider allows us to confidently say they will have access to all information, real-time updates, and a support team who cares about doing things right.That kind of reassurance goes a long way. All parties deserve clear communication, patience, and guidance to feel supported and prioritized throughout the process.Building Trust with Intended ParentsFor intended parents, financial clarity is especially important. They’re already navigating complex decisions and emotional milestones. Having an escrow partner like SeedTrust means less time worrying about money, and more time preparing for the future they’ve been dreaming of.When IPs can log in and view real time disbursements that include descriptions, it significantly reduces stress and the need for anxious emails or calls. It also strengthens their trust in us as an agency and in the overall process.How It Helps Us as an AgencyFrom an operational standpoint, having a transparent, tech-forward escrow partner makes a major difference for our internal team. Here’s how:
- Less time chasing payment confirmations or clarifying credit card transactions
- More time focused on donor and IP support, not back-end logistics
- Easier tracking in complex cycles, with everything centralized in one place
SeedTrust’s platform has been a game-changer in terms of efficiency and peace of mind. For us and for the families we serve.Raising the Standard in Egg DonationAs egg donation becomes more common and more accessible, the need for professional, transparent escrow services is more important than ever. This isn’t just a financial formality, it’s a key part of an ethical, emotionally safe donor experience.At Everie, aligning ourselves with partners who share these values has allowed us to build stronger relationships with donors and intended parents alike, and ultimately, to support better outcomes for everyone involved.Final ThoughtsTrust is at the heart of every egg donation journey. And that trust extends to every detail, including escrow. When donors feel respected and secure, when intended parents feel protected and informed, and when agencies can operate with confidence, everyone wins. We’re proud to partner with SeedTrust, who continue to raise the bar for what transparent, ethical escrow should look like in this space. Because in egg donation, every detail matters, and every person deserves to feel supported at every step.
Learn more about Asia and Everie Donation at www.everiedonation.com