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9 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Vanessa Soleil <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Ms. Vanessa Soleil <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 321 West Queen Street <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone (Day): 919-245-2897 <br /> Phone (Evening): <br /> Phone (Cell): <br /> Email: vsoleil @orangecountync.gov <br /> Place of Employment: Orange County Department of Social Services <br /> Job Title: Human Services Specialist <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2005 <br /> Township of Residence: Hillsborough <br /> Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits <br /> Sex: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: Caucasian <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Human Relations Commission <br /> Interested in the experiences of people with varying cultural backgrounds <br /> from a young age, I have a particular sensitivity and awareness of how <br /> systemic habits can marginilize those who are vulnerable. I studied Political <br /> Science, US History and completed a semester Urban Studies program in <br /> Chicago that gave the opportunity to meet with different constituents and <br /> hear their unique concerns. I went on to complete a Masters in African <br /> American History at the University of Illinois-Chicago. I have also worked <br /> with ethnically and economically diverse populations as an employee in <br /> Planned Parenthood clinics, a public librarian, and now as a Human <br /> Services Specialist with DSS. I am particularly interested in protecting the <br /> most vulnerable in our communities and creating service environments that <br /> welcome those who may have intersecting identities such as gender <br /> variance and poverty, or disability and ethnic minority status. How can we <br /> create spaces that make all feel seen, heard, valued? I can bring my <br /> passion, energy, compassion, and communication skills. <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> I work at DSS and see the pressing need for safe shelter options for our <br /> community s most vulnerable and disenfranchised. During a semester <br /> Urban Studies program in Chicago I interned at a community organization <br /> that brought the city s leaders together with other stakeholders to shape <br /> neighborhood development in a way that included everyone--mixed use, <br /> SROs, affordable housing. <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> volunteer for the ARC of Orange County, founder and former-leader of Flyleaf Book <br /> Lovers Club discussion group, volunteer for Project Connect <br />