In Memoriam: Carol Stroebel

About This Article open Citation: Witherspoon NO. 2016. In memoriam: Carol Stroebel. Environ Health Perspect 124:A80; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP284 Final Publication: 1 May 2016 PDF Version (207 KB) Carol Stroebel, 1956–2016 It is with very heavy hearts that the board and staff of the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) announce the loss of our long-time colleague, champion, and friend Carol Stroebel. Carol, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away surrounded by loved ones on 16 January 2016. Carol was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in the fall of 2014. Despite this incredible challenge, she remained steadfast in her efforts to protect all children from environmental hazards. By February 2015 she had to step down from her role as CEHN’s Director of Training and Policy to focus on her health. Prior to that role, Carol was a critical consultant to CEHN’s mission, serving as Health Policy Specialist for 14 years. As a person, Carol was one of the best examples of humanity known. Her genuine kindness and love for others was transparent to all who met her. Carol had a deep passion for the value and protection of life along with equality for all. Her wit, humor, dedication, and heart will be missed by many friends and colleagues. Carol was a skillful, thoughtful, and intelligent strategist and collaborative partner with the important ability to actually make change happen. Carol had a great passion and desire to truly change t...
Source: EHP Research - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: In Memoriam May 2016 Source Type: research