Cleft Community Advisory Council
The CCAC is an important part of Smile Train's community. Informed by their own experiences with clefts, our members help advance the organization’s communications strategies, and through an array of engagement activities, help strengthen the US cleft community.
2025 CCAC Members
Carrie Alajoki
Corinne Altrichter
Chelsea Baratto
Eric Bates
Casey Berryman
Carl Eric Bodo
Kelly Brantley
Teresa Bridges
Monica Bush
Amanda Canary
Luci Capo Rome
Adam Carr
Dakotah Colechia
Jennifer Cook
Kimberly dela Concepcion
Michelle Diaz
Melissa Dillon
Karine Dombroff
Anna Ellis
Marissa Erickson
Christine Errico
Morgan Estes
Marly Eugenio
Jessi Fasse
Alyson Ferguson
Allison Fors
Julee Gorman
Lindsay Grenert
Tracy Guy
Serena Heid
Stephanie Heintz
Sally Hiraldo
Tara Hoggan
Johnathan Hornig
Mary Johnson
Jessica Jones
Gina Kocher
Christina Larrow
Alexis Lee
Matthew Lenius
Christine Maier
Mary Jo Marino
Annie Marlenga
Victoria Matey
Hannah McNeal
Caitlin Mesiano
Nicole Minick
Linda Morris
Jimena Morua
Margo Mriscin
Elizabeth Mull
Julia North
Diane Perez
Duncan Quinn
Shiann Ragbir-Gopaul
Jane Raymond
Rachel Rogers
Sam Rosen
James Rowe
Kimberly Ryan
Suzanne Santomieri
Oliver Segal-Gould
Norman Smith
Vickie Stolle
Miranda Strange
Ellie Strickland
Ladell Stutts
Matt Suellentrop
Chelsey Taylor
Tiffiny Tyler
Stacey Verhoff
Elle Walters
Toni-Elizabeth Wilkerson
Jessi Williams
Growing Up With a Cleft
Ashley Barbour, Christine Errico, and Amy Wilde open up about their personal experiences growing up with clefts, share what they wish more people understood about clefts, and offer suggestions on how parents can best support their children through their cleft care journeys.
Having a Child With a Cleft
Chelsea Baratto, Jessi Fasse, and Susan Hollis share a candid conversation about their experiences as mothers to children with clefts. They discuss how they navigate challenges ranging from school to the healthcare system and share their advice to new parents of children with clefts.
Logistical Challenges in Cleft Care
Alyson Ferguson, Christine Errico, and Jessi Williams discuss their own connections to clefts and some of the greatest logistical hurdles they’ve faced in accessing high-quality care. They also share advice for others beginning their cleft care journeys.
Patient and Family Resources
Smile Train aims to support families worldwide by creating, connecting, and sharing resources about comprehensive cleft care. Explore our site to find expert advice and resources!