(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Dr. Elsie Mecklembourg-Guibert, whose election to the Elmont School Board made her Nassau County’s first Haitian-American elected official, passed away on Oct. 3. Following her passing, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D - Lawrence) issued the following statement:
“Dr. Elsie Mecklembourg-Guibert was a trailblazer who motivated so many people - including myself - to pursue public service and become advocates for our communities,” Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D - Lawrence) said. “She inspired all of us by dedicating her life to helping others and by promoting health and cancer awareness with through her non-profit, EMG Health Communications. She will be greatly missed, and I extend my condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.”