Operation Smile Canada Foundation

Mark Climie-Elliott CFRE 
Mark is the CEO and Chief Smile Officer of Operation Smile Canada Foundation.  Operation Smile is one of the world’s largest volunteer-delivered global medical charities serving children born with cleft conditions living in low- and middle-income countries.   Prior to joining Operation Smile, Mark has enjoyed more than 35+ years serving in a variety of global leadership roles in the non-profit sector, children’s rehabilitation, and international hospital start-ups in the Middle East.   

Born in Tillsonburg, Mark’s passion for community work came early in life as a student leader crediting many of his global experiences to the early leadership development opportunities he received at school through the Life Saving Society, and of course, Rotary. 
Mark will be sharing Beyond the Smile - how more than 6,000+ global volunteers are changing the world in more than 35 low- and middle-income countries so together, we will care for a million more patients during Operation Smile’s Next Decade of Love & Leadership.