Will Crane

Will Crane is a Senior Regional Operations Executive at Operation Smile since December 2021, where responsibilities include supporting programmatic activities across 10 regional country offices in sub-Saharan Africa, managing partnership agreements, driving local fundraising, and assisting with administrative tasks. Previously, Will served at Operation Smile UK in various roles, including Partnerships Manager and Trusts and Foundations Officer, where significant fundraising achievements were made, including managing a $5m multi-year grant. Earlier experience includes an internship at Thirst4Water, where presentations were delivered on water scarcity, and a bartending position at Browns Restaurant. Will holds a Bachelor's Degree in Government and European Union Studies with French from Newcastle University and participated in an Erasmus Exchange Programme in Politics at Sciences Po Lyon.