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Susannah Schaefer

@sschaeferst

President & CEO and Executive Vice Chair of @SmileTrain. Global and maternal health advocate. LI native. And above all, proud mom.

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This #WorldHealthDay, @SmileTrain joins World Health Organization (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

This #WorldHealthDay, @SmileTrain joins <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> in supporting Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures – a call to end preventable maternal &amp; newborn deaths and ensure every child has the chance to thrive. #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll
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Our campaign was a huge success! We raised an incredible amount for Smile Train to provide life-changing corrective surgeries for children with cleft lips & palates. Thank you to John Bates, Iva Ballou, & everyone who participated & donated! #MakingADifference #ROARasONE

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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: smiletra.in/4j17f6u #CleftStrong

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: smiletra.in/4j17f6u

#CleftStrong
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During #InternationalFaceEqualityWeek (May 12–19), @SmileTrain proudly supports our partner Face Equality International 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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I’m proud to share that @SmileTrain is partnering with The Global Surgery Foundation 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

I’m proud to share that @SmileTrain is partnering with <a href="/surgfoundation/">The Global Surgery Foundation</a> 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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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

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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Yesterday, our trainees successfully completed the SAFE Anaesthesia Paediatric Course at Mulago Hospital—an enriching and practical experience dedicated to enhancing paediatric care. We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed sponsors: @SmileTrain, WFSA, and PATA.

Yesterday, our trainees successfully completed the SAFE Anaesthesia Paediatric Course at Mulago Hospital—an enriching and practical experience dedicated to enhancing paediatric care.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed sponsors: @SmileTrain, <a href="/wfsaorg/">WFSA</a>, and PATA.
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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 .  smiletrain.org/2025/05/15/adr…

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 .  smiletrain.org/2025/05/15/adr…
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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 #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.

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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Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese! Expand your expertise with this free course, developed with FDI World Dental Federation & Dentsply Sirona and help improve cleft care accessibility worldwide.Register today! lnkd.in/g_gukcKX

Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese! Expand your expertise with this free course, developed with <a href="/fdiworlddental/">FDI World Dental Federation</a>  &amp; <a href="/DentsplySirona/">Dentsply Sirona</a> and help improve cleft care accessibility worldwide.Register today! lnkd.in/g_gukcKX
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In just 14 days, history will be made in Kumasi, Ghana. The National Cleft Care Center – A Smile Train Cleft Leadership Center will officially open its doors as Africa’s first-ever Cleft Leadership Center — a regional hub for cleft treatment, education, training, and research.

In just 14 days, history will be made in Kumasi, Ghana. 

The National Cleft Care Center – A Smile Train Cleft Leadership Center will officially open its doors as Africa’s first-ever Cleft Leadership Center — a regional hub for cleft treatment, education, training, and research.
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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: tinyurl.com/55wmj38x

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: tinyurl.com/55wmj38x
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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! Smile Train CLCs serve as regional hubs for treatment, training, and research, strengthening cleft care capacity and health equity for those in need. #clc4africa

It’s a historic day for cleft care-we’ve officially opened Africa’s first Cleft Leadership Center (CLC) in Ghana! <a href="/Smiletrain/">Smile Train</a> 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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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): smiletrain.org/advocacy #SupportELSA #ELSA

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Today is the FIRST-EVER World Cleft Awareness Day! Let’s celebrate the strength of cleft-affected individuals and families around the world. Share your story. Learn more here: smiletra.in/4kQ5Y31 #WorldCleftAwarenessDay #cleftday

Susannah Schaefer (@sschaeferst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An unforgettable weekend for the cleft community. We celebrated the first-ever #WorldCleftAwarenessDay and gathered for #CleftCon2025 - a day of courage, connection, and powerful stories. Every smile matters. Learn more here cleftday.com #cleftday #SmileTrain

An unforgettable weekend for the cleft community. We celebrated the first-ever #WorldCleftAwarenessDay and gathered for #CleftCon2025 - a day of courage, connection, and powerful stories. Every smile matters. Learn more here cleftday.com #cleftday #SmileTrain
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Sometimes children with clefts can struggle to be understood, and they can feel left behind. Thanks to Andrea, a @SmileTrain partner in Argentina, children are learning to speak clearly — and tell their own stories with confidence. Read more here: smiletrain.org/2020/11/11/and…

Sometimes children with clefts can struggle to be understood, and they can feel left behind. Thanks to Andrea, a @SmileTrain partner in Argentina, children are learning to speak clearly — and tell their own stories with confidence. Read more here: smiletrain.org/2020/11/11/and…
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This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we stand with mothers of children with clefts. Feeding and nutrition support is lifesaving care—and essential for surgery readiness. Smile Train equips partners to provide nutrition counseling, assessment & support every step of the way. #SmileTrain

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we stand with mothers of children with clefts. Feeding and nutrition support is lifesaving care—and essential for surgery readiness. Smile Train equips partners to provide nutrition counseling, assessment &amp; support every step of the way.  #SmileTrain