2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

ALBERTO CHIAVARI My name is Alberto Chiavari, and I have been involved with Operation Smile since I was 11 years old. This is my third ISLC conference. I am from Rome, Italy and currently reside here. Next year I am going to be a senior at Marymount International School of Rome. My favorite sports are tennis and Formula 1, and my favorite movie director is Martin Scorsese. My dream is to become a corporate lawyer and live in New York, USA.

ANNA MAKOWSKI

My name is Anna Makowski, and I have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year of high school. This year I served on the National Leadership Council within the Student Programs division of Operation Smile as the Northeastern Representative. I am from New Jersey, U.S. and will be a freshman at Barnard College of Columbia University this fall! I will be studying Political Science and aspire to work as an ambassador for the United Nations. I am so excited to get to know you all!

BETH LLOYD My name is Beth Lloyd, and I'm originally from Bristol, England, but I moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. in 2012; then Dayton, Ohio, U.S. last year. I began my involvement with Operation Smile in 8th grade, when I started volunteering at the Operation Smile headquarters located in Virginia Beach through my school, Norfolk Academy. I attended Operation Smile's medical mission in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in March, and I am a member of the National Leadership Council. ISLC is always the highlight of my year, and I can’t wait for another great conference!!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

BRADY HISHMEH

I am Brady Hishmeh, a freshman at the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island, U.S., and I am studying nursing. I have been involved with Operation Smile since 2014 and have attended three ISLCs. I participated in the Operation Smile medical mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the summer of 2015, and that experience solidified my passion as well as my continuing involvement in the organization.

CHIN MOSS Hey, everybody, I am Chin Moss, and I am more than excited to be your TL at this ISLC!! I am a senior at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.; next year, I will play baseball at James Madison University and major in Business. I am very outgoing and easy to get along with.

This will be my fourth ISLC and my first one as a team leader, but I am super stoked and ready to meet all of you. I have been involved with Operation Smile since eighth grade, and this year I was given the incredible opportunity to go to China on a medical mission. Going on a mission was one of the most rewarding experiences because I was able to see firsthand what I had been helping to accomplish since I joined the organization as a student volunteer.

I am super excited for this year's ISLC, and I hope you are too! Student Programs has done a great job putting together an amazing week for us that will be an experience to remember. I am incredibly excited for the keynote speakers that will be featured this year, and I absolutely cannot wait for Game Day. Get ready for the best ISLC yet!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

CHRIS ALESSO Hey, guys! My name is Chris Alesso, and I was born and raised in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. Currently, I am a freshman at The College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina where I have started the first Student Programs club in the state. I have been involved with Operation Smile for four years! I have been to two ISLCs and attended my first Operation Smile medical mission to Morocco in March of 2016! I can't wait to meet y ’all, and I look forward to a great conference in the land of my forefathers! So start practicing your Italian and get pumped! Arrivederci!

COURTNEY HARPER Hi, everyone! My name is Courtney Harper, and I am so excited to be a team leader this year! I am from Ramsey, New Jersey, U.S. and have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year of high school. This is my third year at ISLC as a rising senior in high school. I was lucky enough to go on an Operation Smile medical mission to Asunción, Paraguay in September 2016 and it was the best experience of my life! I can't wait to meet all of you!

DAN SORACCO My name is Dan Soracco, and I am from Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., but I go to college at Elon University, North Carolina, U.S. I have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year of high school. In April of 2015, I was given the opportunity to go on an Operation Smile medical mission to Amman, Jordan. I was the president of my high school’s student club for two years, and I am in the process of starting a club at my university. I am studying to be a Cinema and Television Arts major. I look forward to meeting all the awesome ISLC participants this summer!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

DOMINGO CARLOMAGNO My name is Domingo Carlomagno, and my nickname is Sunday. I am 17 years old and live in Asunción, Paraguay. I have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year of high school. I am currently the president of the Operation Smile Student Club at my school. I’ve participated in seven international missions here in Paraguay plus the various activities organized by Operation Smile Paraguay. I have attended two ISLCs and three LEAs since 2015. My activities include robotics at my school, rowing in the afternoon, golfing (in order to

release stress and chill), working with the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, and taking my dog for a walk at night. My dream is to someday become the Secretary of Foreign Relations in my country.

HAYLEY DAVIS I am from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. and I am currently on the New Jersey RLC. I first fell in love with Operation Smile my freshman year through the student club at my school. My involvement with the organization increased after attending my first ISLC at Chapman University in 2015. My junior year, I was lucky enough to go on an Operation Smile medical mission in Monterrey, Mexico. Most of my free time is spent with Operation Smile or performing on stage. My dream job is to become a music therapist so I can help children with physical disabilities express themselves through the arts, but I also want to stay involved with Operation Smile and become a program coordinator after college. I can't wait to meet everyone!

JEFFREY TRAN Hi, everyone! I am so excited for ISLC 2017. I have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year, and this is my third ISLC. In spring 2016, I was fortunate enough to go on an Operation Smile medical mission to the Dominican Republic. It was amazing to see the transformation of so many lives. Also, I'm from Southern California, and I have served on the NLC for the Western Region for the past year. Some fun facts: I love the Lakers, I am on my school's newspaper staff, and Operation Smile is my life!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

JO JAMESON Hey, guys! I am Jo Jameson, and I can’t wait to be a TL at this year's ISLC!! This is my fourth ISLC and my second year as a team leader, and I am sure it is going to be the best ever! I am from the UK where I have just finished my first year of medical school, studying at the University of Bristol. Outside of fundraising for Operation Smile, my main pastimes are student theatre, music and basketball! I look forward to meeting you all and making this ISLC the best ever!!

JUAN MARCOS CARLOMAGNO Hello, my name is Juan Marcos Carlomagno, better known as Juanma. I am from Paraguay, and I am 18 years old. I have been involved with Operation Smile since 2013 through my school's student club. I have been CEL 15, and now I am part of the college student club. I participated in the four regional conferences, known as LEA, and organized the third one which took place in Peru (2016). Fun facts: I enjoy playing golf, taking pictures with my camera and cooking barbecues. I'm currently studying Industrial Engineering, and I take photography classes. I can't wait to meet you all.

JULIA HADLEY My name is Julia Hadley, and I have been a part of the Operation Smile family since my freshman year of high school. I have been to two ISLCs previously, and in May of 2015, I attended an Operation Smile medical mission trip to Lima, Peru! I am from New Jersey, U.S. and have lived there my entire life, with my parents, three sisters, and my dog. I am going to be an incoming college freshman in the fall. In my free time, I like to go to the beach, listen to music, and hangout with my friends. In the future, I hope to be a pediatric neurosurgeon.

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

KYRA BAIN My name is Kyra Bain, and I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. During high school, I became involved with Operation Smile and was able to go on a medical mission to Lincang, China in 2014. This past year, I was given the wonderful opportunity to take a gap year after high school to travel and volunteer with Operation Smile in Asia and Africa. I will be starting my university studies this fall at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. In my free time, I love hiking, going to the beach, and reading. My favorite animal is a sea turtle, and I am addicted to coffee.

LINDA CASTRO I am Linda Castro, and I am 22 years old. I am in law school, in my fifth year. I like to participate in civil organizations in my country. I'm into politics, commercial and international law. I have worked with different kinds of social services, in public hospitals, daycares for impoverished children, and kids with mental illness; every experience makes me the person who I am today. I love to read, and one of my strongest beliefs are that faith and action can change the world. I want to welcome you to my team, you are about to have the experience of your life.

LUIS BOGADO Helloooo!!! My name is Luis Bogado, I am 17 years old, and I am from Paraguay. I have been involved with Operation Smile since 2014. This will be my second ISLC. I am so excited to be your TL and know each and every one of you!!! Additionally, I love traveling and meeting new people. My favorite sports are basketball, volleyball, and tennis. A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with kiwi birds, and I traveled all the way from New Zealand to Paraguay dressed up as a kiwi!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

MAGGIE TOOLE Hi, everyone! My name is Maggie Toole and I am from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. I first got involved with Operation Smile my freshman year in high school. In that time I have, been an ATL at last year’s ISLC, been an officer at my club, a member of the NJ Regional Leadership Council, as well as gone on a mission to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia in October 2016. Operation Smile has truly changed my life and has made me want to continue on giving back. Next fall, I will be attending American University, Washington, D.C., studying International Studies and pursuing that dream of working with nonprofits as well as International government. I am super excited to meet you all in Italy!

MARGO MURPHY My name is Margo Murphy, I am a junior from Pennsylvania, U.S., and I have been involved with this amazing charity for a little more than four years! My very first ISLC was in 2014, in Limerick, Ireland, where I fell in love with Operation Smile. Since then, I have been on a medical mission to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, have participated in events, hosted summits, and served on both Regional and National Leadership Councils. I'm so excited to be a Team Leader this year and help to make this conference my best yet!

MARTIN VERA I am Martin Vera. I am 20 years old, and I am from Paraguay. I have been volunteering for Operation Smile since 2012. In 2013, I attended the ISLC in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., and I fell in love with Operation Smile’s cause. In 2014, I became the president of my school's student club, and in 2016, became the president of the university club in my country. I am a member of the Latin America College Counsel (CUL) 2017.

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

NATALIE HERR Hi, everyone! My name is Natalie Herr and I am from Summit, New Jersey, U.S. I first became involved with Operation Smile by joining my school club during my freshman year. This is my third ISLC and I am so excited to spend it with you all! In May 2016, I attended an Operation Smile medical mission in Hanoi, Vietnam where so many lives were changed forever. As one of the first student volunteers to attend a local Operation Smile mission, I got to see the local Vietnamese surgeons, doctors, and nurses changing lives in their everyday element. This past year, I have served on the New Jersey RLC. After college, I plan on continuing my involvement with Operation Smile by hopefully becoming a program coordinator. I spend my free time volunteering with Operation Smile, sailing, swimming, and skiing. I am so excited for an amazing conference and can't wait to meet everyone!

NICOLAS MUÑOZ Hello! My name is Nicolas Muñoz and I am 18 years old. I have been involved with Operation Smile since 2013. This is my second ISLC as a Team Leader. I am originally from Uruguay, but currently live in Paraguay, where I had the chance to be part of 7 medical missions with Operation Smile. In October 2016, I went to Ghana for my first international mission. In addition to volunteering for Operation Smile, I enjoy watching movies, swimming, traveling and meeting new people. I am excited to be a TL and can’t wait to meet all of you!

OLIVIA WAABEN My name is Olivia Waaben and I am from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. I have been involved with Operation Smile since my freshman year at Lawrence High School. This is my third ISLC. In June 2016, I volunteered on an Operation Smile medical mission to Bacolod, Philippines. I am a swimmer and I love running, yoga, and staying active. I also enjoy traveling, taking road trips, and hanging out with my friends.

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

REAGAN HARWOOD My name is Reagan Harwood and I have been involved with Operation Smile since eighth grade. This year will mark my third ISLC and I look forward to sharing it with you all! In May 2016, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel with Operation Smile to Zhenxiong, China for my medical mission trip. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. I am going to college this coming fall and will study Biology. I have played several sports growing up and love going to the beach.

RILEY CLIFFORD Hello, team!!!! My name is Riley Clifford and I am YOUR team leader. I am from Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S., and go to First Colonial High School. I am STOKED to be y'alls team leader this year as we take off to the wonderful city of Rome. A little bit about myself: I am a baseball and basketball player and love the competitive atmosphere of sports. The beach is a big part of my summers and I love having good times with good friends. I can’t wait to meet the team and create more friendships throughout the amazing week!!

My involvement in Operation Smile started early in elementary school because Operation Smile's headquarters are local for me in Virginia Beach. In fifth grade, I went on a mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and stayed with a host family. The experience of indulging in a new culture and helping so many beautiful children created a lasting impact and a passion for Operation Smile. I stayed involved throughout middle school and high school, and now I am the President of the Operation Smile Club at my school and a member of Virginia’s Regional Leadership Council. This past August, I got the chance to embark on another eye-opening experience on an Operation Smile medical mission to Liuyang, China, a memory I will never forget. I hope to share what I have learned and my experiences to inspire leadership and make ISLC Rome 2017 one for the books!!

Next year I plan to take a gap year before college and add the Spanish language to my repertoire. Meeting new people and spreading positive energy are two big things I am looking forward to this year in Rome. This is my fourth ISLC and my first as a Team Leader. Every year has been a blast and I am certain we will all have a grand time. I just want to say again how excited I am to meet each team member and I can’t wait to meet up this year in Rome!!!

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

RITIKA KALOJI My name is Ritika Kaloji and I am currently a senior at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. but will attend Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia in the fall! I have been involved with Operation Smile since eighth grade and currently serve on the Virginia Regional Leadership Council. I went on an Operation Smile medical mission to Asunción, Paraguay last March where I met some of my best friends and had the most amazing experience. In my free time I enjoy volunteering at my local SPCA and spending time with my friends and family. I plan to pursue a career in medicine as a plastic surgeon and would love to be a part of medical mission teams in the future! I am so excited for ISLC 2017 and cannot wait to meet everyone in Rome!

SANJNA KULKARNI Hi, everyone! My name is Sanjna Kulkarni and I am from California, U.S. I first became involved with Operation Smile during my sophomore year of high school, when I went to ISLC at Chapman University in Orange, California, U.S. I started a student club at my school and have been involved ever since. In June 2016, I was lucky enough to go on my first Operation Smile medical mission to Monterrey, Mexico. In my free time, I love going to the beach and traveling. This upcoming year I will be a freshman in college, where I'll be pre-med. In the future, I hope to be a pediatrician and go on many more missions with Operation Smile.

SKYLER TROAST

Hi, my name is Skyler Troast. I have been in love with Operation Smile since my freshman year of high school. I was fortunate enough to travel on a medical mission to Lima, Peru. I also traveled to Kolkata, India to pilot a new patient recruitment program for Operation Smile. I am a member of the National Leadership Council. When I am not volunteering for Operation Smile, I am usually playing soccer, hanging out with friends, or working at My Bagel Heaven in my town. My dream is to become a medical practitioner and travel the world.

2017 ISLC TEAM LEADERS

TARA MIDGETT Hi, everyone! My name is Tara Midgett. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S., and I have been involved with Operation Smile since elementary school! This year will be my fourth ISLC and I am so excited about it. I am hoping to take a gap year to travel and volunteer throughout the world next year. In September 2016, I was fortunate enough to go to Asunción, Paraguay on an Operation Smile medical mission! It was truly a trip of a lifetime. In the future, I hope to go into pediatrics. I also love to spend time with my family and friends! I look forward to making this ISLC the best one yet!

TIM RING My name is Tim Ring and this will be my third ISLC! Since starting with Operation Smile in my junior year of high school, I have had the privilege to attend an amazing medical mission in Ouarzazate, Morocco in March 2016. I am from New Jersey, U.S., but I am currently studying biology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I enjoy playing soccer, fishing, and listening to music. My favorite movie right now is La La Land and my favorite musician is Billy Joel. I hope to become an anesthesiologist and volunteer with Operation Smile on medical missions in the future.