As a very young WHO Operations Officer with the Smallpox Eradication Programme in Indonesia and India from 1970-1974, I had the honor of working with Dr. Grasset. In directing the programme in New Delhi, Nicole was my regional supervisor. However, she was much more than that to me. As my mentor and as a close friend to my young and growing family, Nicole encouraged me to devote my energies and indeed my life to addressing public health challenges in disparate parts of the world. Largely due to her advice, I went on to get advanced degrees in public health while working on initiatives focused on MCH care, diarrheal diseases, immunizations, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and health policy. Throughout my career, I have been conscious of and aspired to meet the high standards Nicole set for herself and, by extension, for those of us who were touched by her grace and compassion. While none of us will attain her degree of dedication, all of us will forever be in her debt. May God grant her a place by His side.
On Apr 13, 2010 Bill Emmet wrote :
As a very young WHO Operations Officer with the Smallpox Eradication Programme in Indonesia and India from 1970-1974, I had the honor of working with Dr. Grasset. In directing the programme in New Delhi, Nicole was my regional supervisor. However, she was much more than that to me. As my mentor and as a close friend to my young and growing family, Nicole encouraged me to devote my energies and indeed my life to addressing public health challenges in disparate parts of the world. Largely due to her advice, I went on to get advanced degrees in public health while working on initiatives focused on MCH care, diarrheal diseases, immunizations, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and health policy. Throughout my career, I have been conscious of and aspired to meet the high standards Nicole set for herself and, by extension, for those of us who were touched by her grace and compassion. While none of us will attain her degree of dedication, all of us will forever be in her debt. May God grant her a place by His side.