We acknowledge your decision to explore open adoption and all the complexities it may bring. We extend gratitude for reading our profile. Our sincerest hope is that you will find resonance with all of our dreams for your child.
We chose to pursue open adoption because we love children and wanted to parent again. Bia has a son, Diego, from a previous marriage. Diego was born in Philadelphia in 1992 and lives there currently with his girlfriend. Bia raised him primarily as a single mother, while working full time. Bia is unable to give birth, and Nina never desired going through the pregnancy and birthing process. Further, we want to expand our family and believe open adoption is just and fair: We want to be engaged in an adoption process whereby an expectant parent(s) is empowered to choose adoption and us as parents!
Our Story: We met while living in Philadelphia, PA, through a mutual friend. Since our first date in May 2011, we have not been apart.
We have many similarities in our upbringing; our mothers challenged their families’ expectations and became the first women to go to college and become educators. This has been most influential and made us the strong women we are today!
Our professional lives intersect: we are committed to human rights. We came to this work through personal experiences. Bia and her family moved to the United States during the military dictatorship in Brazil, when she was a teenager. Nina was raised by a single mother in The Bronx, New York City, where she witnessed firsthand the oppressive effects of poverty. Currently, Bia works to advance gender rights, and Nina works on advancing children’s rights. One benefit of our current employment is that it will allow for flexibility that is needed with a newborn.
We are spiritual: we believe all people are interconnected and innately good; love is more powerful than hate; and in consistently acting from a place of humility, faith, and love. We strive towards these beliefs in everything.
Our life is grounded in love, mutual respect and support, and humor. We come from Brazilian, Argentine, and Italian families that spend lots of time together, sometimes in small spaces! Last Christmas, 8 of Bia’s family members, including Diego and her 80-year old mother, spent 10 days in our home. We spent most of our time cooking, eating, and discussing what to cook and eat next! We value and prioritize spending time together with our families. We imagine this will only increase when we adopt!
Fun Facts About Us:
• We both have roots in Latin America and Italy. Bia is from Brazil, and Nina is from New York City.
• We are both fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
• We love to read, watch films, listen to music, dance, swim, do yoga, and go on hikes.
• We love to cook for others.