Mary Beth JENNINGS

I was so saddened to hear of Mary Beth's passing. She was a spectacular woman and I feel privileged to have been able to call her my friend and mentor. Last time I saw Mary Beth, she told me that each day she would ask herself What have I done to make the world a better place today?'. She told me she would make sure she did one thing each day to improve our world, even if it was only small. I have had a sticky note on my desk with this advice since then for encouragement to be a better...

I have been in awe of Mary Beth Jennings from the first time I heard her speak at a conference. She has been an inspiration ever since, both as a researcher and as a person. Many scientists are driven by curiosity and the need to know, and perhaps ego as well---Mary Beth was inspired by a greater cause, that being her genuine concern for the quality of life for people with hearing loss. I shall miss her and our field of aural rehab shall miss her. I'm thankful that our paths crossed in...