Each quarter, we highlight non-profit change agents leading from the front and changing lives.

On this podcast, we talk with Troy Reinhart, SVP of Community and Ambassador Development for Smile Train. Smile Train is a nonprofit organization that has provided cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in need worldwide for the past twenty-five years. The Smile Train team is approaching its two millionth surgery.

Troy shares his origin story and his journey to Smile Train. We discuss the challenges and stigma associated with cleft, Smile Train’s unique and comprehensive approach to treatment, and the impact of Smile Train's work across continents. Troy also highlights the importance of awareness and invites listeners to support Smile Train's mission.

Smile Train’s powerful tagline is ‘changing the world one smile at a time’. This conversation is sure to leave a smile on your face and inspire you to become an agent for change.

Key More Elephant Takeaways in this Episode:

• Troy shares his personal journey and what led him to Smile Train, which has grown to become a global leader in cleft treatment. 
• Troy illuminates the challenges and stigma associated with cleft and the comprehensive approach to treatment that Smile Train provides that is focused on localized delivery and community engagement.
• Troy shares powerful anecdotes to illustrate the significant impact of Smile Train’s work in different regions, including India, Ghana, and Mexico. 
• and more..