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7 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Vanessa Soleil <br />Volunteer Application <br />Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br />Name: <br />Name Called: <br />Home Address: <br />Phone (Day): <br />Phone (Evening): <br />Phone (Cell): <br />Email: <br />Place of Employment: <br />Job Title: <br />Year of OC Residence: <br />Township of Residence: <br />Zone of Residence: <br />Sex: <br />Ethnic Background: <br />Ms. Vanessa Soleil <br />321 West Queen Street <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />919- 245 -2897 <br />vsoleil @orangecountync.gov <br />Orange County Department of Social Services <br />Human Services Specialist <br />2005 <br />Hillsborough <br />Hillsborough Town Limits <br />Female <br />Caucasian <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 />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br />Boards /Commissions applied for: <br />Human Relations Commission <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />Interested in the experiences of people with varying cultural backgrounds from a young age, I <br />have a particular sensitivity and awareness of how systemic habits can marginilize those who <br />are vulnerable. I studied Political Science, US History and completed a semester Urban Studies <br />program in Chicago that gave the opportunity to meet with different constituents and hear their <br />unique concerns. I went on to complete a Masters in African American History at the University <br />of Illinois- Chicago. I have also worked with ethnically and economically diverse populations as <br />an employee in Planned Parenthood clinics, a public librarian, and now as a Human Services <br />Specialist with DSS. I am particularly interested in protecting the most vulnerable in our <br />communities and creating service environments that welcome those who may have intersecting <br />identities such as gender variance and poverty, or disability and ethnic minority status. How can <br />we create spaces that make all feel seen, heard, valued? I can bring my passion, energy, <br />compassion, and communication skills. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />