Jane N. Perkins
MSN, ARNP

Jane received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1987 and her Masters in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991.

After receiving her Nurse Practitioner degree, she practiced in Montana at an Ob Gyn women’s health care office for 12 years. In 2004, Jane began working with Dr. Marshall at Virginia Mason Medical Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, specializing in fertility evaluation, management of donor sperm cycles and the use of Clomid and injectable gonadotropins to achieve pregnancy.

She also assists in evaluation of egg donors. As challenging of a process fertility is for patients, her goal is to help patients understand their fertility issues and work together toward a healthy pregnancy.

Fran Butler
IVF Coordinator

Fran graduated from the Toronto Western Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She started her nursing career in an Intensive Care Unit and Recovery Room in Toronto and then in Montreal for the next 5 years. She then stepped away from nursing to stay home and raise two kids, and play tennis. In 1992, she returned to nursing joining Planned Parenthood as the Nursing Station Supervisor for two years.

She started her career in Reproductive Medicine when joining the Fertility Center at Virginia Mason in 1996. Since that time, she has gained experience in all facets of fertility and looks forward to continuing her career at Pacific Northwest Fertility.

Tonya De Santi
IVF Coordinator

Tonya De Santi has been in the field of women’s health for over 15 years. She was the ART coordinator for Pacific Gynecology Specialist for the last 7 years where she managed all cycles for the 5 physicians group including Dr. Hickok. Tonya has worked with some of the major pharmaceutical companies in providing continued education on fertility issues to surrounding physician groups. She is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine as well as a founding member and president elect of STARS (Seattle Tacoma area Reproductive Society).

Stephanie Frickleton
Donor Program & Embryo Donation Coordinator

Mitzi Hardy
Donor Program Coordinator

Mitzi Hardy began her health care career as a laboratory assistant in medical research. She moved on to Seattle’s community health system where she helped at-risk patients with basic health care needs. Mitzi joined the fertility practice at the University of Washington in 1988, as a medical assistant. She took over the role of IVF Coordinator in early 1992 and remained in this role until the close of the practice in late 2004. Mitzi has assisted thousands of patients in achieving their pursuit of pregnancy.

Susan Christofferson
Administrator

Susan Christofferson, CMPE has an extensive background in medical practice administration and management. With a career spanning 24 years, she has provided medical practice management support and consulting services for a variety of medical specialty and primary care practices in the Pacific Northwest.  She previously served as administrator with Pediatric Associates, Bellevue and Pacific Gynecology Specialists in Seattle.

Most recently, she worked with Virginia Mason Medical Center implementing process improvement, patient safety and quality assurance initiatives. Ms. Christofferson attended St. Olaf College and has a BS in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University. She is a member of Medical Group Management Association and is a Certified Medical Practice Executive with the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Susan is active in community affairs including extensive involvement with schools, church and youth activities on Mercer Island.