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It would be hard to overstate how much good Rhoda Karpatkin did for generations of consumers. As the president of Consumers Union — now Consumer Reports — for more than 25 years, Rhoda led CR to become the trusted name and consumer champion we are today.
You can see Rhoda’s influence all around our organization — from the CR testing labs that she envisioned, to our advocates who are in the arena, fighting for consumer rights every single day.
She was an extraordinary individual, a courageous executive, and a beloved friend and role model for so many people.
I am deeply grateful to have known her, and to have learned from her, and I’m heartbroken by her passing. Rhoda is a true and enduring icon of the consumer movement. Her legacy will be felt for generations to come, and it’s a profound honor to serve in the role that she grew and cultivated to build a better marketplace for all consumers.
Marta L. Tellado
President and CEO of Consumer Reports
Founded in 1936, CR has a mission to create a fair and just marketplace for all. Widely known for our rigorous research and testing of products and services, we also survey millions of consumers each year, report extensively on marketplace issues, and advocate for consumer rights and protections around safety as well as digital rights, financial fairness, and sustainability. CR is independent and nonprofit.
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