About Dr. Marnella

Dr. Marnella holds degrees in both Social Ecology (with a specialization in human behavior) and Clinical Psychology. She is a member of the American and California Psychological Associations, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, as well as holding membership in the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society and Resolve. She is author of the AMarnella Parent Donor Comparison Scale@ (MPDCS) used in comparing the cognitive and personality traits of ovum/sperm donors and prospective parents. Dr. Marnella is a licensed, practicing Clinical Psychologist. She has had many years of experience in the fields of child and family counseling, infertility issues, assessment and support. Her career history includes having worked with and been advisor to school districts and government agencies. She has taught professional level classes, as well as regularly mentoring peers and interns on issues of evaluation, testing and assessment. Her interest in the field of Assisted Reproduction is the deeply held result of both professional and personal experience. She provides ongoing assessment, consultation and screening of donors, surrogates and intended parents for several well known assisted reproductive agencies, medical fertility clinics and independent assisted reproductive arrangements.

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