Amy Mendillo

Writer, author, advocate. Parent guidebook and support groups for cleft lip and palate. **Connect with me on BlueSky & LinkedIn. I am no longer on X.**

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

I am delighted to share a new review of my book, I've Just Seen a Face, for the @ACPAcares Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Enormous thanks to @kennyardouin for his incredibly thoughtful and thorough read. I hope this book will be helpful for families!

[Kenny Ardouin @kennyardouin]

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of being invited by @ACPAcares to review Amy Mendillo's (@ParentsClefts) excellent resource for parents of children with cleft "I've Just Seen A Face".

You can read my journal article review here (open access):
https://t.co/IONbEqE1IC

[Literary Hub @lithub]

Oh, Barry! President Obama has released his annual summer reading list.
https://t.co/uFL5uikFsh

[Face Equality International @FaceEqualityInt]

Throwback to meeting Bo at our #MyFaceIsAMasterpiece Campaign and photoshoot with Sephora UK! Don't forget Sephora UK has launched it's new loyalty and rewards programme, so you can earn points every time you shop that can be used to donate to FEI!
#FaceEquality #FacialDifference

[Appearance Research @CAR_UWE]

We were thrilled to welcome 30+ members of Face Equality International to UWE, Bristol! Discussed crucial support for those with visible differences as well as future plans, priorities & collaborations @FaceEqualityInt #FaceEquality #VisibleDifference #GlobalSupport

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

Check out @LDamour's three tips--called SUN--for a happy summer with kids: Sleep, Unplug, Nature. Brilliant advice for anyone, not just families.
https://t.co/Mkp7Ka1L9c

[Kenny Ardouin @kennyardouin]

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of being invited by @ACPAcares to review Amy Mendillo's (@ParentsClefts) excellent resource for parents of children with cleft "I've Just Seen A Face".

You can read my journal article review here (open access):
https://t.co/IONbEqE1IC

[Facing Forward, Inc. @FacingForwardUS]

It’s exciting to share this accomplishment during #FaceEqualityWeek, created by the late James Partridge, my friend, colleague, and role model who taught me an invaluable lesson: always keep an open mind to the possibilities! Dreams can come true!

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I spoke with Richard Reeves, founder of @aibm_org about the challenges boys face – and why so many of those challenges go unrecognized. Here is a clip from our conversation about the importance of expanding our research focus to better understand boys. https://t.co/D5a5avo54f

[CCAKids - Children's Craniofacial Association @CCAKidsTweet]

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 @nbcsnl 𝐚𝐧𝐝 @dualipa 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡.
⁣https://t.co/aFrdMxELUo

We demand better skits that don’t rely on tired tropes to make points or comedy
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 #𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 #SNL#SNL

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I had the honor of joining *All Of It With Alison Stewart* @‌AllOfItWNYC to talk about teen anxieties. Listen to our entire conversation here:
https://t.co/4EJxUd1A9r

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

Are you attending the @ACPAcares meeting in Denver? Come visit me at table 6! It is such a pleasure to be here!

[Voices In Advocacy @AdvocacyVoices]

A Voices in Advocacy Podcast with guest Amy Mendillo, author of I've Just Seen a Face. She tells her story of using the voices of others to advocate for those that can't.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

#cleft #craniofacial @AmericanCleftPalate @ParentsClefts

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

It was such a pleasure to talk with Roger Rickard @AdvocacyVoices about #cleft and #craniofacial differences, advocacy, and my new book, I've Just Seen a Face. Episode out today!

[Face Equality International @FaceEqualityInt]

It's fantastic to see #SebastianStan highlighting the importance of language.

#ADifferentMan #Berlinale2024

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

Love this! Such important work. Thank you, @SmileTrainIndia!

[Smile Train India @SmileTrainIndia]

We made a bold step towards cleft inclusivity. Now it’s your turn 😊

When we were looking for stock images of cleft-affected individuals, we didn’t find a single asset for India featuring a smile.
Despite our collective vision and aspiration for cleft inclusivity in this modern era, Representing a group of people without readily available visual resources poses a significant roadblock.
Our Shutterstock collection features stock images of cleft-affected women, ready to be used by diverse brands in their mainstream communications materials.

Calling brands to take the cause forward and support representation of cleft affected individuals.

To access this image bank on Shutterstock, please visit the link below:
https://t.co/Om1o4lvDLG

@Smiletrain @ProcterGamble @ITCCorpCom @BritanniaIndLtd @BritaUSA @reliancejio @HimalayaIndia @nuawoman @plush @mycarmesi @MyNykaa @ILoveLakme @trySUGAR @ZydusUniverse @KotakBankLtd @Bajaj_Finance @AxisBank @Bajaj_Finserv @HDFC_Bank @Haleon_health @TheOfficialSBI @Nissan_India @VGuardOfficial @suez

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Here’s what to expect when friendships between teenagers reach their end.

[Talk @TalkTV]

"The idea that this is meant to empower women is a joke!"

Emma Woolf slams a new Rimmel London advert that has been banned for suggesting to girls that it's necessary to wear make-up at school to succeed.

@EJWoolf | @iancollinsuk | @JJAnisiobi

[Children's Hospital Association @hospitals4kids]

The House just passed the #PREEMIEAct that will invest in research, education & intervention to prevent premature births.

Thank you @repannaeshoo, @reprobinkelly, @replbr, @michaelcburgess, @repmmm & @repjenkiggans for working to ensure a healthy start to the littlest among us.

[Amy Mendillo @ParentsClefts]

Here is a fun, smart, accessible, much-needed video from my friend Jo Sittenfeld on how to talk with elementary-aged kids about sex. Hooray!https://t.co/ynAGChOToe

[Jessica Lahey is on Threads as teacherlahey @jesslahey]

Thank you, @MarlonWayans. My daughter and your son deserve all this, and much more.