Kristie Porcaro


Kristie Porcaro

Senior Vice President of US and Global Philanthropy
Operation Smile

Operation Smile’s work around the globe has been a part of Kristie’s life since she was 6 years old when her parents, Bill and Kathy Magee, founded Operation Smile. Kristie has a background in nursing and a BSN degree. Before joining Operation Smile as an official staff member, she worked for CCS, a consulting fundraising company based in New York City, working with clients such as UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, Pace University and the Public Theater. As the Senior Vice President of US and Global Philanthropy at Operation Smile, she works with corporations and individuals to align synergies with Operation Smile’s work around the world. Kristie lives in Norfolk, Virginia with my husband Erik and our three children, Bowden, Charlie and Hudson.

7/17/20 – Check out the People of PQMD video of Kristie Porcaro, Chief of Strategy and Partnerships at Operation Smile! Kristie talks to Elizabeth Ashbourne about her background, how she started working at Operation Smile and tells a heart warming story about her first medical mission. She also shares how Covid-19 has affected her organization’s work and staff. 

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Kristie Porcaro Bio November 2, 2015