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16 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Tori Williams Reid <br />Orange County Parks and Recreation Council <br />I am interested in contributing to this board from the standpoint of an <br />involved parent. Both my young children continue to be involved in Parks <br />and Recreation programs. We enjoy the variety of programs that are offered <br />and the financial accessibility. <br />As a triathlete in continual training, I spend quite a bit of time outdoors. I <br />have a personal interest in safe places to swim, bike and run. However, it is <br />through children that many of us more fully take part in the Orange County <br />Park System. We seek safe open spaces for kids to explore and learn. <br />As my children age, I would expect that the involvement would grow and I <br />would like to see that there continue to be good places for my children and <br />others. <br />I believe that being a part of the planning process is a great way to look into <br />the future and try to manage as best we can continued positive growth and <br />new opportunities. <br />Finally, parts of background and education are very analytical in nature and <br />allows for looking at a problem in a very systematic way. However, I have <br />always been involved in volunteer activities. I earned BS in chemistry from <br />NC A &T and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale <br />University. Following this, I worked for 10 years, as a technology consultant <br />at Accenture gathering requirements and testing new applications. <br />I have participated in volunteer activities starting with Girl Scouts and going <br />through to being on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity in New <br />Haven, CT. I have been a reading tutor and chaired a First Book advisory <br />board. First Book raised money to provide books to children from low <br />income families. I currently volunteer at my daughter s school New Hope <br />Elementary. I was elected to the School Improvement Team and serve as <br />secretary. <br />Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: <br />Hillsborough /Orange County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - incoming <br />Treasurer <br />Carol Woods Retirement Community - Board of Directors <br />Alzheimer s Association - Speaker s Bureau volunteer <br />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br />None <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on: 11/19/2012 11:21:13 AM Date Printed: 3/6/2013 <br />