Carolyn Lesorogol
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Wendy Belcher
January 25, 2025
I didn't know that she passed in 2023 (I only saw now on FB ). She was one of the smartest women I ever met; it's so sad to think of her no long contributing to the world and scholarship. One story not quite about her, but related to her, is the following. When her husband came from Kenya to the US with her, he asked her what the round dark circles were on the sidewalk. She didn't know, she had never thought about it. But, she then realized, they were gum stains. He was so disgusted that people would do that and even more so when he realized they were permanent, lasting for years. To this day, decades later, when I'm walking along a sidewalk, and happen to glance down and see those circles, I think about how the stranger can illuminate your world, enabling you to see what is perfectly obvious. And how the selfish act of a single moment can mar the world forever.
Aleck Peter
March 24, 2024
Prof. Carolyn was a very kind, and generous human being. I met her when she led a group of students from Brown school of social work visiting Tanzania (Rorya) for a field practicum in June 2016. I had a conversation with her, each time she was asking are you interested in this, in that... she always wanted everybody to grow (career-wise). She influenced my career a lot as I moved more into research. I truly thank her and I will miss her a lot. May she continue rest in eternal peace.
Brad Tucker
June 9, 2023
Carolyn was my professor, the chair of my doctoral dissertation committee, and more recently, a colleague at the Brown School. She was a fantastic mentor/advisor and teacher. She put in countless hours and energy investing me. As a fellow professor, she was a real partner in the work of teaching and mentoring students. She was also a great source of advice and counsel as I've learned to navigate the academic world over the years.
More importantly than all this, however, she was a kind, generous, caring soul, and a good friend. My fondest memory of our times together was when we worked on a research project in Samburu County, Kenya for several weeks in the summer of 2015. I lived in her house. I met her family. We travelled all over the county interviewing some amazing people.
We cooked together... listening to music as we cooked. We watched movies together. In those kinds of settings, any vestiges of the student/advisor 'barrier' (and there really weren't any to begin with in Carolyn's case) faded away... and we became friends. What a fantastic, rich, learning-filled summer! A true life-highlight... I'll never, ever forget!
We shared a love for and a commitment to Africa! She spent many years living and working in Kenya. I grew up in Burkina Faso and have lived and worked in several other African countries. Nearly all non-Africans that I've ever met who've spent extended time on the continent, have shared some version of "once Africa's in your blood... it never leaves!" Truly beautiful people... Truly beautiful places... It was such a joy to share that connection with her.
She is loved. She is missed. My deepest, heart-felt condolences to her family and friends. Rest in Peace, Carolyn.
Brad Tucker
Ellen Barnidge
May 30, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. I worked with her fifteen years ago on a project. Wow, she was bright and thoughtful! Thinking of her loved ones during this time.
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Sandi Super
May 28, 2023
I find it so difficult to put my feelings into words! Carolyn was so awesome she was so very intelligent, kind and a great friend! She helped me through the toughest times in my life!! She was always there to listen.
She talked about her family frequently, and you could see the great love she had for all of them.
My condolences to all her family! They can be so proud because she fought a hard battle, and in my mind, she will always be a winner! I will carry her forever in my heart!
Sandi Super
Meg Richardson
May 26, 2023
I haven´t written so far because words escape me. She was such a dear friend and next door neighbor. She was such an inspiration and awesome woman with a kind heart. She had more strength and determination than I could imagine. She loved her daughters so much and wanted to be alive for them. She fought so hard to stay alive. I will miss her friendship forever.
Marsela Dauti
May 26, 2023
It is such sad news that the global community of social scientists lost a brilliant mind. Carolyn left behind a wonderful legacy and set an extraordinary example to follow. Carolyn, thank you for being an amazing mentor! You will be terribly missed!
Dr. Renee Cunningham-Williams
May 26, 2023
Dr. Carolyn Lesorogol and I joined the Brown School faculty within two years of each other.
Through her years on faculty, she has left an indelible legacy of excellent, use-inspired scholarship and deep mentorship and caring for her students. I was fortunate to know her as a cherished colleague over most of my career - having served on many committees together (loving that we always seemed to be on the same page no matter the topic) and as a regular guest speaker in my courses through the years (she never turned down my invitations!). Yet, I most cherish our impromptu conversations on the sofa in my office or in a quiet corner at a work reception or other event - often in Brown Lounge. It is in those quiet spaces there that we shared the stories that really mattered --- stories about being a mom, a woman, a wife, handling the craziness that academic life can bring to your life if you let it, and her travels and work in the Motherland. She modeled work-life balance in my view -- and stories of her being a mom to her beautiful children is what I recall most fondly. I will be forever positively changed because I, like her many colleagues and students, are lucky to have shared space on this earth with her. I will deeply miss her smile, her spirit, her generosity, thoughtfulness, and mostly our "sofa convos" that turned her from a colleague to a true sister- friend. My deepest condolences go to those who knew her best -- her children and other family members. May each of you be comforted in the days, months, and years to come and may her memory be a daily blessing in your lives.
~ Dr. Renee Cunningham-Williams
Dr. Mustapha Alhassan
May 26, 2023
Dr. Carolyn Lesorogol was my Professor at Washington University. She deeply cared for her students. I enjoyed being a student in her class. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
Lesorogol Peter
May 25, 2023
It is with sorrow I learnt of Mama Sarah demise. Condolences to the larger family. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Rebecca A. Kitcher
May 25, 2023
it is with great sorrow that I learn of Ms Carolyn Lesorogol's passing. Carolyn taught me at GWB during the 2007-2009 batch of MSW studentship. She taught us with passion, in detail and precision, using videos to get us to what she was driving at. She cannot ever be forgotten. May her family be comforted, and may she rest in peace.
Semhal
May 24, 2023
My deepest condolence to the Lesorogol family & all loved one's. May your hearts be filled with strength in this time of sorrow. Dr. Lesorogol was extremely intelligent, kind and wonderfully cherished professor. May she rest in peace
Muammer CETINGOK, Ph.D.
May 24, 2023
May Dr. Lesorogol rest in peace. My condolences to the family, friends, and the Brown School community.
Vera Bonse
May 24, 2023
I am in total shock hearing of your demise. Death has robbed us of an amazing incredible soul. What a great inspiration you were for me while I was in your class. You will be dearly missed. My prayers with you family, May God welcome you to his heavenly presence as you have fought the good fight and finished your race.
Erin Eckstein
May 24, 2023
My sincere condolences to Carolyn's family. She was truly a beloved professor. She was an amazing professor and mentor and foundational to my own professional path. I am profoundly grateful to have known her. I can't even begin to fathom how many lives she touched directly and indirectly.
Sarra Latif
May 24, 2023
My deepest condolences to Carolyn's loved ones, friends and family. Carolyn was my professor, mentor, peer and friend. Not only was she one of the most distinguished and intellectual teachers I have experienced, but also one of the kindest and most thoughtful humans. She will be dearly missed. It really is a loss for the multiple communities that she was a part of. Sending positive and prayers your way.
Muniru Sumbeida
May 24, 2023
I am so sorry about your loss. Carolyn touched many lives, including mine as her student the Brown School.
Solomon Achulo
May 24, 2023
My deepest condolence to the Lesorogol family. May your hearts be filled with strength in this time of sorrow. Prof. will forever be in my heart!
Christina Verbarg
May 21, 2023
Sarah and family, sending you all my love, peace, and comfort during this time.
Dorothy Petersen, neighbor
May 21, 2023
Sarah, Jennifer and Emily: you have our deepest sympathies. Your mother was an amazing woman, whom I admired for her kindness, intellect, her achievements, and her determined strength. Take comfort in this difficult and sad time with the knowledge that she is in - and with - you always.
Lesorogol Nelson
May 20, 2023
My heartfelt condolences and may her soul rest in eternal peace. May Almighty God give strength to Sarah, Jeniffer and Emily during this trying moment
Asisa lesorogol
May 20, 2023
Another family pillar has rested.She fought a tough battle,mama Sarah has been a good example to our family,in terms of education for girls,she was a good wife,mother,neighbour,friend, a family member.In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Much love to my sisters Sarah,Jennifer,Emily and the entire family,may the Lord strengthen you and may mamas soul rest in eternal peace.
Marian Read
May 20, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that I write to you today. I share in the sorrow of your loss. My friendship with Carolyn began in 1995 when we met on a trip to Ethiopia and bonded instantly. Over the years we brought our families together, in Nairobi and Mombasa, and I visited Carolyn in St Louis (2016) and with my husband in Kisima (2019). Carolyn and I have kept in close touch, especially during these past four years. Through Carolyn's messages I have learned of the growing family. It is to her girls, their spouses, and children, and to her father and siblings that we express our family's deepest condolences. My husband and I will make a contribution to your Samburu grandmother in Carolyn's memory.
Jonathan Losos
May 19, 2023
I had the pleasure to know Carolyn both as a rascally ninth-grade member of the debate team and as a distinguished scholar, teacher and mentor. She leaves quite a legacy and was an amazing role model. She left us way too young, and will be greatly missed.
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