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23 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Emily Lees <br /> Work Experience: 2004-present: potter <br /> 2006-2007: consultant, Robert Wood Johnson grant on physical activity and the <br /> environment <br /> 2000 -2004: assistant professor, public health and research techniques, Houston Baptist <br /> University College of Nursing <br /> 1995-2000: research assistant/research associate, University of Texas-Houston Health <br /> Science Center School of Public Health and Center on Aging <br /> 1980-1994: Coordinator of Continuing Education, Houston Community College <br /> 1975-1979: Assistant Professor of French, NC A&T State University, Meredith College, <br /> Duke University (Adjunct) <br /> Volunteer Experience: 1995-1996: Walk Texas! Health Promotion Project for Older Adults, <br /> UT-Houston Health Science Center School of Public Health <br /> 1989-2000: Member, Texas Gerontological Consortium for Continuing Education. <br /> President, 1993-2000 <br /> 1989-1994: Advisory Council Member, Houston Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, <br /> Houston Interfaith Ministries <br /> 1986-1987: American Cancer Society Education Committee Member <br /> Education: 1994-1999: MPH, course work on DrPH, University of Texas-Houston Health <br /> Science Center School of Public Health. Emphasis on women and aging <br /> 1971-1975: MA, PhD, French Renaissance literature, Duke University <br /> 1967-1971: BA, French, University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2004-present: <br /> courses and workshops in pottery, claymakers Studio, Durham, NC; Odyssey House, <br /> Asheville, NC; Pullen Art Center, Raleigh, NC <br /> Other Comments: <br /> Throughout my career, I have combined my love of art and my interest in health promotion <br /> for the aging and for women. As a potter and the mother of an artist (painter), I am aware <br /> of the challenges and opportunities for people in the arts. As a retiree an former <br /> professional working in aging research, I am familiar with the issues facing the elderly <br /> today. Hying moved from Houstin back to my native North Carolina, I am eager toserve <br /> the citizens of Orange County. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Advisory <br /> Board on Aging, Arts Commission, Board of Health 7/13/08. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: <br /> 1516 Cumberland Rd, Chapel Hill is Chapel Hill Township, CHPL jurisdiction. <br /> This application was current on: 5/12/2016 Date Printed: 5/13/2016 <br />