Intro
![ISLC](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2024-07/USA_2019_North%20Carolina_ISLC_Group%20Photo_001-3600x2700-1b92a77.png?h=6acd6912&itok=wkehrUM2)
Operation Smile Announces Align Technology as Title Sponsor of International Student Leadership Conference
Announcement reflects Align Technology’s continued partnership in Operation Smile's commitment to youth development through education, service, and leadership opportunities
![Kathy Magee](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2024-05/USA_2014_Kathy%20Magee%20December_001-806x1200-48545a4.jpg?h=6412536a&itok=hMeq3HAL)
“The Power of a Smile”: Operation Smile’s Co-Founder Kathy Magee listed in Inside Business’s Top 25 Power List
Operation Smile is proud to announce its co-founder Kathleen “Kathy” Magee has been included in Inside Business’s Top 25 Power List of Hampton Roads 2024. The list, published annually, is composed of influential individuals who have positively impacted and shaped Hampton Roads through their innovation and business savvy capabilities.
![Highlighting the Operation Smile and Beast Philanthropy Partnership](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2024-02/MEX_2023_Puebla_Beast%20Philanthropy%20Partnership_005_web.jpg?h=05074998&itok=oUIRJu2-)
Operation Smile and Beast Philanthropy Spotlight Global Need for Access to Surgical Care
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., February 25, 2024 – Global nonprofit Operation Smile today announced its partnership with Beast Philanthropy, the philanthropic arm of Mr. Beast that leverages the power of social media platforms to raise funds and leave a lasting impact.
![ISLC 2023, Supported by Align](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-07/PER_2023_LIMA_FTF_ISLC_Day%202_Align_021%20%282%29.jpg?h=c9052d1a&itok=p8Vt3Bfe)
Operation Smile and Align Technology Announce Title Sponsorship of Operation Smile International Student Leadership Conference
Align’s continued investment in Operation Smile and the ISLC conference reflects the company’s commitment to improving the lives of young people through education and leadership opportunities.
![Surgeons Gather to Learn from Each Other at the Women in Medicine Conference](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-06/MAR_2022_Marrakech_Surgeon_Mouna%20Lazrak_004.jpg?h=95651f9d&itok=uIne50xB)
Operation Smile Spotlights the Power of Mentorship to Advance Global Health Equity at the 2023 Women Deliver Conference
The global health nonprofit to host an interactive panel and networking session to facilitate meaningful connections and inspire leaders to implement mentorship programs in their communities
![Susan Can, SVP of Global Marketing, Operation Smile](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-03/Can%20Susan%200124.jpg?h=9cdf4cf4&itok=tvOXvuOC)
Operation Smile Appoints Susan Can to Lead Global Marketing
Global nonprofit Operation Smile announced the appointment of Susan Can as the organization's new Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Can brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and brand building to this newly created role where she will lead the evolution of Operation Smile’s global integrated brand and marketing strategy, driving the organization’s commitment to increasing high-quality health care access for 1 million patients by 2032.
![Dr. Françoise Mukagaju, the first female plastic surgeon in Rwanda, stands beside Valentine, a young patient who received surgery during an Operation Smile surgical program. Valentine wears a blue and yellow dress while Françoise wears a black shirt with yellow flowers.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-03/RWA_2022_Kigali_Surgeon_Francoise%20Mukagaju_020-3600x2400-8f0a250.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=SSUPjqzD)
Operation Smile Celebrates International Women’s Day through #HealthEquityHeroes Social Media Campaign
This International Women’s Day, Operation Smile is honoring the importance of health equity for women and what it means to empower women in medical leadership positions to inspire new generations of health care practitioners. As part of this celebration, Operation Smile is launching #HealthEquityHeroes, a social media campaign to support the 2023 International Women’s Day theme, #EmbraceEquity.
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Community Hero Gives Back Globally Through Mentoring with Operation Smile
Global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile recognizes long-time volunteer nurse, Sally Herman for her positive impact on the people and communities she works with and for her dedicated mentorship of local healthcare providers.
![Pedro, today. Photo: Camilo Zapata Fonnegra.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2021-10/COL_2020_Riohacha_242438651_Pedro%20Jesus%20Cisneros%20Torrealba_After_006.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=wIwTAS_f)
Operation Smile Celebrates International Day of Acceptance with Patient Pedro from Venezuela
Working with patients with cleft conditions means meeting individuals who have been unfairly bullied for their appearance. Fortunately, cleft surgery often gives these individuals a new outlook on life. This International Day of Acceptance, we celebrate Pedro, a brave patient who demonstrates the importance of being accepting of others.