SAN FRANCISCO– Future Family, a fertility financing and insurance platform, has appointed Alden Romney as Chief Executive Officer and named founder Claire Tomkins, Ph.D., as Executive Chair. The leadership transition comes as the company accelerates growth following recent announcements of a $400 million financing program and the launch of “Baby or Your Money Back,” the first nationwide IVF insurance offering.
Romney, a veteran healthcare executive with more than two decades of experience, previously served as CEO of Opya and Pacific Fertility Center, and earlier in his career held senior roles at One Medical Group and Reach Fitness. At One Medical, he oversaw the expansion from nine to 24 locations in 18 months, helping to establish its patient-centered, membership-based primary care model. During his time at Pacific Fertility Center, a leading San Francisco IVF and egg freezing clinic, Romney expanded the business before its sale to private equity.
“Joining Future Family feels like a full-circle moment for me,” Romney said. “I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming IVF costs can be, and I believe financing and insurance are the missing pieces to make care truly accessible. What drew me to Future Family is the mission to remove those barriers, and my priority now is to deepen our clinic partnerships and expand access nationwide so more families can pursue IVF with confidence.”
Tomkins, who founded Future Family out of her own IVF journey, said the company is well-positioned for its next chapter. “When I met Alden, I knew he was the right leader and partner for me in this business, as we share an ambition to revolutionize the cost of healthcare and serve many more American families,” Tomkins said. “Alden has spent his career building and running healthcare organizations, and his experience leading one of the country’s premier IVF clinics is an incredible background to lead this business forward as we expand.”
Under Tomkins’ leadership, Future Family has emerged as a category leader in fertility financing. The company has extended more than $200 million in financing to over 10,000 families, launched its national IVF insurance program earlier this year, and secured $400 million in dedicated financing with Clear Haven Capital in April 2025.
The company said Romney’s appointment reflects its focus on scaling access to IVF and fertility services at a time when demand is surging. About one in six couples in the U.S. experience infertility — nearly 6.7 million people annually — yet coverage by traditional insurance remains limited. Future Family said its financing and insurance programs are designed to reduce financial barriers, as the cost of IVF often exceeds $40,000 for multiple cycles and has become the fourth-highest household expense after housing, education and car ownership.
