Our Steering Committee

Noelle Gabriel, MD

Noelle M. Gabriel, MD was born and raised in Norfolk and is a resident of Norfolk still today. She is a Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. She is an associate partner at Tidewater Children’s Associates and has also worked in the Children’s Specialty Group, Emergency Department.

She is a graduate of Norfolk Public Schools, she earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Old Dominion University and a Medical Doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Aside from her 12 years practicing as a pediatrician, she as served on the Norfolk School Board since 2012, she was an Advisory member for the “Breakthrough Program” with Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk Academy, and is a mother of four children. Her favorite children’s book is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.  

Her best memory from kindergarten is: I attended Kindergarten at Old Dominion University in the child study program where I had the kindest teacher, Ms. Carol Derolf.  Her voice was so pleasant and calming.  I remember playing outside and doing lots of finger paint.  I also remember telling my teacher not to eat too much salt because it would cause high blood pressure and that’s when she said, “Well thank you, Dr. Noelle.” 

“Minus 9-5 is the group to bring all groups together who are working to educate, protect, nurture and advocate for children. Under one umbrella, resources are linked, outreach activities are unified, and awareness campaigns are coordinated to have the broadest and most meaningful impact. With one voice, we are preparing families from conception to kindergarten. ”