Meredith Whitefield is a communications and content strategist with more than 15 years of experience building brands, shaping narratives, and creating campaigns that move people to action. As Vice President of Communications at Smile Train, she leads global communications, storytelling, social media, creative, and thought leadership for one of the world’s largest cleft-focused organizations. Her career spans global health, humanitarian aid, media, and agency work, including leadership roles at Action Against Hunger, the International Rescue Committee, and Group SJR. She is also an educator and longtime champion of bold, human-centered storytelling that connects creativity with real-world impact.