
Susannah Schaefer
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President & CEO and Executive Vice Chair of @SmileTrain. Global and maternal health advocate. LI native. And above all, proud mom.
New York, NY
Joined April 2013
Too many U.S. kids with clefts are denied essential care because insurers call it “cosmetic.” Cleft care is medically necessary and urgent. This #CleftAwarenessMonth, supports the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA): . #SupportELSA #ELSA
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It’s a historic day for cleft care-we’ve officially opened Africa’s first Cleft Leadership Center (CLC) in Ghana! @Smiletrain CLCs serve as regional hubs for treatment, training, and research, strengthening cleft care capacity and health equity for those in need. #clc4africa
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Alim lived with an untreated cleft. When his son Rajib was born with one too, he feared the same fate-until both received free cleft surgery through @SmileTrain.Their story became our 2 millionth milestone. Read more about this Father-son story here:
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RT @Smiletrain: In just 14 days, history will be made in Kumasi, Ghana. The National Cleft Care Center – A Smile Train Cleft Leadership C….
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RT @Smiletrain: Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese! Expand your expertise with th….
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Thank you @HueyMagoos !!.
We’re proud to support @Smiletrain and their mission to provide free cleft surgeries and care to children in need worldwide. At our recent franchise conference, the Huey Magoo’s family raised funds to help empower kids across the globe. Learn more:
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This #WorldEnvironmentDay,I want to celebrate a solar-powered milestone!Together with @KidsOR, we launched a solar-powered pediatric OR in Tanzania that harnesses the sun's limitless clean energy to make surgery safer.We’re proud to play our part in protecting the planet.
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Huge thanks to @JustinLong for raising $67,500 for @SmileTrain on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune!Thanks to you,more children around the world will receive critical, life-changing cleft care. We are so grateful to be on the same team! .#SmileTrain #JustinLong #CelebrityWheelOfFortune
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This #ChildrensAwarenessMonth, we are inspired by Adriana—a 13-year-old from Mexico whose cleft journey with @SmileTrain sparked her dream of becoming a doctor. Her smile is a symbol of resilience, care, and hope. You can read more about her story here .
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RT @AnesthesiaUg: Yesterday, our trainees successfully completed the SAFE Anaesthesia Paediatric Course at Mulago Hospital—an enriching and….
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This #WorldSurgeryDay, as #WHA78 continues, we’re reminded that safe, accessible surgical care is essential—not optional. At @SmileTrain, we see every day how cleft surgery transforms lives and strengthens health systems for the future. 💙. #worldsurgeryday #cleftcare
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I’m proud to share that @SmileTrain is partnering with @surgfoundation for the 78th World Health Assembly, #WHA78! Together, we're driving real change in global surgical care. Please visit the World Health Organization for more information. #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery
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During #InternationalFaceEqualityWeek (May 12–19), @SmileTrain proudly supports our partner @FaceEqualityInt in celebrating visible and facial differences through the power of art. Every face and smile tell a story. Let’s honor them all. #FaceEquality #IFEW2025
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This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate Nurses Yupin Paggasung and Suteera Pradubwong. For over 20 years, their leadership, compassion, and innovation have transformed cleft care in Thailand — and inspired the world. Full story here: #CleftStrong
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RT @LCPS_Mercer: Our campaign was a huge success! We raised an incredible amount for @Smiletrain to provide life-changing corrective surger….
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This #WorldHealthDay, @SmileTrain joins @WHO in supporting Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures – a call to end preventable maternal & newborn deaths and ensure every child has the chance to thrive. #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll
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This #NationalNutritionMonth, we're proud to highlight Adriana Zavalaga in Peru! With a @SmileTrain nutrition grant, she identifies cases of malnutrition & leads workshops to empower families helping children grow strong enough for surgery and a lifetime of smiles!.
Fueling hope through nutrition! 🌱 Adriana Zavalaga is helping children with clefts in Peru get the care they need to thrive. From nutrition workshops to tackling malnutrition, she’s changing lives. Join us this #NationalNutritionMonth and support Smile Train’s programs!
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This #WorldOralHealthDay, we celebrate healthy smiles! Thanks as always to our valued oral health partners @DentsplySirona, @fdiworlddental & @Haleon_Health. Explore our toolkit, and join us in raising awareness of #oralhealth in comprehensive #cleftcare! #WOHD25 #HappyMouth.
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RT @Smiletrain: Healthy smiles start with good oral care! This #WorldOralHealthDay, Smile Train’s toolkit empowers children with clefts to….
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This #IWD2025 – and every day – we celebrate the women in #cleftcare who #AccelerateAction as they transform lives, advocate for families, and pave the way for future generations. Meet just a few of the women @SmileTrain is proud to support and uplift →
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