Jill L. Elfenbein

I can never thank Dr. Elfenbein enough. She is the reason I am going into audiology. Without her as a great mentor, teacher, friend, and idol. Her passion for her work and love of the field of audiology was the reason I will be attending grad school next next to get my AuD. I am forever grateful for her. I will never forget Professor Elfenbein. RIP

Jill Elfenbein was my friend and colleague. I was remiss in keeping up with our friendship and did not realize how ill she was these last months. Dr. Elfenbein was a selfless human being who offered her time, knowledge and kindness to all who needed it. I remember her voice as melodic as she seemed to sing her words. dont you think so? and she was always positive and looking for the bright side of things. she brought sunshine into my life and I hope to honor her with my actions. thank...

I am honored to have had Dr. Elfenbein as a teacher and mentor. Her passion for teaching and helping others was an inspiration. She will truly be missed! With deepest sympathy, Karrie Slominski, Au.D.

Jill and I first met when she was a graduate student at the University of Iowa. She later did her doctoral dissertation research in my laboratory. I would ordinarily say that I directed her dissertation, except that Jill was that rare student who needed little, if any, direction. Subsequently, we were colleages at Iowa until she moved to MSU. She sincerely cared about her students, clients, and colleages. She was a joy to work with, but one of my fondest memories of Jill had nothing to do...

Like many others I was surprised and saddened by the news that we have lost Jill. I worked with Jill for many years on distance education projects involving students at MSU and at Calvin College. I was personally fortunate to have had Jill as an adviser on a podcasting research project. She provided me with valuable organizational and implementation advice on the project and I considered her advice instrumental to the success of the project.

Over this time I learned that Jill had...

I had the pleasure of sharing an office with Jill during our graduate days at the University of Iowa. Jill was incredibly hardworking and dedicated, and was a team player in every sense of the word. Her ready smile and occasional wry quip could brighten up the dreariest of Iowa winter days. I particularly admired her creativity in developing communication training programs for children with hearing loss and her dedication in implementing them. Jill made a difference in the profession of...

Heart felt sympathies to Jill's family and friends. Jill was a friend during our doctoral studies and later as a colleague at the University of Iowa. She will be missed and remembered.
Michael & Lucy