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Cleft Con 2022

… Smile Train President and CEO Susannah Schaefer will then provide an official welcome and introduce our keynote speaker, John Bates, NFL Player with the Washington Commanders. During his Keynote Address, John and his family will speak about their experience with cleft and share their personal advice for others who are …
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Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family

… Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family And people like you made it possible Nancy was nervous as she traveled … the fear and confusion on her face, a healthcare worker approached and gave her the number for Tess Unlimited, a local Smile Train partner cleft center. “I was so happy that someone came to me and said, ‘Listen, here you can find help,’” …
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Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral

… Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral With a table and a story to tell, Alexandra is bringing cleft … by and watch. She fought hard to defend her brother and make sure that he felt loved. That’s why, when Alexandra found Smile Train, something clicked. She thought of her uncle and all the children throughout the world who are just like him, …
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The People Behind Smile Train

… The People Behind Smile Train The People Behind Smile Train Overview Leadership Board of Directors Medical Advisory Board Staff Our Staff Listing All ALL US UK Africa LATAM Asia Dubai Simulare All Staff Susannah Schaefer Executive Vice Chair President and Chief Executive Officer, Smile …
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Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train

… Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train How a tool originally made for robots is now empowering real surgeons around the world In the late 2010s, Dr. … Simulare Medical to produce and sell it to cleft teams around the world. The tiny company soon caught the attention of Smile Train. As an organization that runs on a unique, sustainable model of empowering local healthcare workers around …
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Careers

… Careers Careers C hange The World With Us One Smile At A Time Susannah Schaefer, President and Chief Executive Officer “Unparalleled impact requires extraordinary people. Our dedicated team members are the heart and soul of Smile Train, and their passion, commitment, and stories inspire us every day. On this page, you will find testimonials from our incredible staff, sharing their personal experiences and reasons why working at Smile Train is so much more than a job. If you’re inspired, we'd love for you to join our global family and help us …
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Apr 16, 2025

Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners

… Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners Organization empowers global cleft care … at the 82nd American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association’s Annual Meeting Palm Springs, California (April 16, 2025) – Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is proud to support nine global partner medical …
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Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles

… Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles "Knowing the strong emotions I felt when Ethan was born, it was hard to imagine how a family with no access to life-saving surgery would feel. I wanted to help." The following was written by Smile Train Student Ambassador Eva Ehlinger. On January 13, 2013, I was eager and excited to meet my new baby brother …
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Smile Train ELSA Community Advocacy Guide

… Smile Train ELSA Community Advocacy Guide st-elsa-community-advocacy-guide.pdf … Smile Train ELSA Community Advocacy Guide …
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Jul 9, 2021

Snowfox Celebrates Business Growth by Giving Back to Smile Train

… Snowfox Celebrates Business Growth by Giving Back to Smile Train Snowfox Celebrates Business Growth by Giving Back to Smile Train Snowfox celebrates its recent partnership with Kroger grocery stores by supporting children with clefts … as the full-service sushi bar Snowfox , celebrates its recent partnership with Kroger grocery stores and gives back to Smile Train to bring awareness and funds for children with clefts around the world. Since 2016, Snowfox has been a proud …
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Jul 27, 2021

Chanel Iman Joins Smile Train as Newest Celebrity Ambassador

… Chanel Iman Joins Smile Train as Newest Celebrity Ambassador Chanel Iman Joins Smile Train as Newest Celebrity Ambassador The American Model Partners to Raise Awareness for Children with Clefts and Advocate for Mothers Globally NEW YORK — July 27, 2021 — Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft organization, today announced model Chanel Iman, known for her work as a …
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Susannah Schaefer Bio

… Susannah Schaefer Bio Susannah Schaefer President and Chief Executive Officer, Smile Train Susannah (“Susie”) Schaefer is Executive … Vice Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of comprehensive cleft care. Susie joined …

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