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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
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Ahead of #Cleft2025, Smile Train will host our annual in-person Medical Advisory Board meeting in Kyoto. CEO @SusannahSchaefer will join 35+ global experts as we work together to advance safe, high-quality cleft care worldwide.#SmileTrain #cleftcare #cleft2025
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
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
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
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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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Our Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care MOOC is now available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese! Expand your expertise with this free course, developed with @fdiworlddental & @DentsplySirona and help improve cleft care accessibility worldwide.Register today! lnkd.in/g_gukcKX
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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, @wfsaorg, and PATA.
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Our campaign was a huge success! We raised an incredible amount for @Smiletrain to provide life-changing corrective surgeries for children with cleft lips & palates. Thank you to @jjohnbates, Iva Ballou, & everyone who participated & donated! #MakingADifference #ROARasONE
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Healthy smiles start with good oral care! This #WorldOralHealthDay, Smile Train’s toolkit empowers children with clefts to maintain strong, healthy smiles for life. Because every smile deserves the best care! ▶️smiletrain.org/oral-health/t… #WOHD25 #SmileTrain #OralHealth
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Tonight's Hockey with a Heart Charity of the Game is @Smiletrain! Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, supporting surgery & other forms of essential care. Over the last 20+ years, they have supported safe & quality cleft care for 1.5+ million children.

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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Happy Giving Tuesday! I'm happy to be part of Smile Train's 12 days of giving auction. #giveback one.bidpal.net/12daysofgivin… – at Campbell, CA
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Smile Train is featured in @DentistryToday! This #GivingTuesday, every donation will be doubled up to $15,000, thanks to a generous 2X match from @DentsplySirona. Donate here: smiletra.in/3CTgN46 Read more: smiletra.in/3ZzvmT3
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Excellent discussions on the way forward as we begin Day 2 of #PASHeF2024! @ughe_org @RwandaHealth @MercyShips @eaameh @jseyiolajide @nkyru_nk
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Replying to @SschaeferST
@SschaeferST Hi Susie. Please share the attached image it's in aid of Breath of Life, a place of safety for babies where i've been volunteering since 2018. My goal is the equivalent of $3773 i'm currently at the equivalent of $2216. Please support backabuddy.co.za/nisha-67
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Last weekend at #CleftCon2024 was incredible! The warmth and kindness of our #CleftProud community shone brightly. Heartfelt stories, new connections, and shared journeys inspired us all. Watch the recap!👇❤️
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Did you know that a baby is born with a cleft every three minutes? July is Cleft Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness and advocate for those in need. Kimora Lee Simmons is proud to support Smile Train. Together, we can change the world one smile at a time!
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
🎉 After 15 incredible years and over $2 million raised, Jimmy Pardo's final Pardcast-A-Thon for Smile Train was a monumental success! 🌟 Read the full story here: smiletra.in/3RTMMWg
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
July is Cleft Awareness Month! In rural Argentina, Romina raised Samir, born with a cleft, alone after her partner left. But Daniel embraced fatherhood, guiding Samir with love and support. 🌟 Watch Samir's full story here: smiletra.in/3zmepB8
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Dr. Demelash’s hospital, Zenbaba Hospital, received two @Smiletrain-Lifebox Capnographs following the #capnography training in Addis Ababa last year. Donate so we can equip more hospitals with Smile Train-Lifebox Capnographs: bit.ly/3URtZ0a #EverySurgerySafer
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Do not miss ‘Closing the Global Capnography Gap’ hosted online by #Lifebox @SmileTrain & @wfsaorg Our expert panel will be chaired by @wagathuya with speakers Dr. Angela Enright @DrFayeMazoEvans @lyzaigaga @Nabukenya8 & @HaylockLCaro Session details ➡️ bit.ly/4aR6rgm
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
In partnership with @Smiletrain, we are tackling the global capnography gap. Since last year, we have distributed 137 capnographs across 13 countries. This is only the beginning of our work Help us #ClosetheCapnoGap: bit.ly/3URtZ0a #EverySurgerySafer #SafeAnesthesia
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Susannah Schaefer retweeted
Do not miss ‘Closing the Global Capnography Gap’ hosted online by #Lifebox @SmileTrain & @wfsaorg Our expert panel shall be chaired by @wagathuya with speakers Dr. Angela Enright @DrFayeMazoEvans @lyzaigaga @Nabukenya8 & @HaylockLCaro Session details ➡️ bit.ly/4aR6rgm
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