About Us
Bringing brighter smiles to children everywhere through compassion, care, and creativity. A passion taken from imagination to real life by just a couple of dedicated people with a drive for providing for children in need.
Our Story
The Little Smiles Project began with a simple goal: to spread joy and improve the dental health of children in need. What started as a small initiative has grown into a dedicated effort, reaching children in communities far and wide.
MEET THE TEAM
Daniel Socarda
Founder & CEO
Growing up in a family of dentistry, Daniel quickly found his passion to help people feel comfortable and confident with their oral health. Daniel has achieved his Master's of Arts in Biology and is pursuing his dreams of applying for dental school. In the process, Daniel did not want to let the process of applying for school to hinder him from pursing part of his dream; giving back to others in the community. That is when he thought of creating The Little Smiles Project. ​
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Angelina Batros
President
Angelina’s passion for children and healthcare inspired her to launch The Little Smiles Project, combining her background in nursing with her heart for underserved communities. As a Registered Nurse in Michigan and years of experience working with children, she’s committed to making oral health more accessible—one smile at a time. Whether it’s caring for patients or creating lasting impact through this organization, Angelina brings warmth, dedication, and a love for both the “big ones” and the “little ones.” ​
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Ashleigh Socarda
VP & Chief Marketing Officer
As an undergraduate student pursuing a career in dentistry, Ashleigh’s passion lies in the art of crafting confident, radiant smiles. With a lifelong love for art, She’s found a unique way to blend creativity with dentistry. Using her artistic eye not only in the vision of beautiful smile transformations but also in the marketing world where she helps bring those stories to life. Being a part of The Little Smiles Project “feels like a natural extension of who I am, someone who believes that every smile, no matter the age, holds power and beauty.”
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