Dr. Ismael’s intellect, determination and vision made her a towering figure in her field. Through a distinguished career of scholarship, leadership and service, she left an enduring legacy that continues to shape the lives of countless students, colleagues and communities. “She was a giant in Canadian social work,” reflects former colleague Dr. John Graham, PhD, who would later become director of the School of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. “The vacuum that her absence creates will not easily be filled.”