Suzanne Santomieri is the Cleft and Cranofacial Center coordinator for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications. She earned her master's degree in elementary education and special education from Cabrini College. Suzanne was a special education teacher for 8 years in a self-contained classroom working with students with severe and profound disabilities. She is a board member for The Arc of High Point, a member of the Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) with Smile Train and on the Advocacy Committee for the American Cleft Palate Association (ACPA).
Suzanne and her husband, Nick, have 2 boys, Nicholas and Dominick. Dominick was born with cleft lip and palate, and Suzanne has a personal connection to the cleft community through her own family experiences. She is an advocate for others and is looking forward to growing her knowledge in this field and being a part of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team.
