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19 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Lee Storrow <br /> both parties to advance our shared mission, and that experience would be beneficial serving on <br /> a board that includes appointees from a Republican governors€TMs administration and local <br /> leaders appointed from more liberal boards. In my work with the NC AIDS Action Network, <br /> la€TMve worked closely with members of both political parties in the General Assembly, and <br /> have been successful in maintaining funding and expanding the mission of the states€TMs AIDS <br /> Drug Assistance Program with strong support from the current political leadership in Raleigh. A <br /> major focus for the Board of Trustees in recent months has been increased fundraising efforts <br /> for Durham Tech. I believe my political and non-profit fundraising background could be an asset <br /> for the college, particularly as state revenue dedicated to higher education has declined in recent <br /> years. la€TMve built my non-profits€TMs corporate giving program, and have a strong background <br /> in individual giving. Serving on the board of Strowd Roses Foundation has provided me an <br /> opportunity to deepen my understanding and knowledge of the philanthropic sector. Although I <br /> know this seat is intended to represent the needs of Orange County, I have strong relationships <br /> with local elected officials in Durham, and have worked with leaders in the public health <br /> community in Durham to advance tobacco and HIV prevention efforts over the years. I think I <br /> can bring a collaborative energy that highlights the mutually beneficial relationship of a strong <br /> Orange County Campus for the Durham Tech system.As we look to leadership of important <br /> institutions in our community, I think its€TMs important that they reflect the diversity of the <br /> communities they serve, and know that is a priority of the Board of County Commissioners as <br /> well. Over 70%of students enrolled in Durham Tech in the fall of 2015 were under the age of 35, <br /> yet there are very few young members currently serving on the board of trustees. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I m interested in serving on the Durham Tech Community College board because I know <br /> education is a vital component for a positive quality of life in our county and region. Durham <br /> Tech (including the Orange County facilities in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill)serves a vital role <br /> by training our workforce, improving educational outcomes for residents, and catalyzing <br /> economic development. As a high school student, I benefited from enrolling in a political science <br /> course at my local community college the spring semester of my senior year. I had the <br /> opportunity to experience a more a€cegrown-upa€.environment on both the campus and in the <br /> classroom that served as a bridge to prepare me for the environment at UNC-Chapel Hill the <br /> next fall. Durham Tech has a diverse constituency and needs to serve the needs of numerous <br /> students. High schoolers enrolled in Middle College, young professionals who arena€TMt yet <br /> ready for a four year college, foreign exchange students at UNC who need to improve their <br /> English, and mid-career professional who need continuing education or to expand their horizons <br /> are all served by Durham Tech.As a young professional, la€TMd like to serve on the board to <br /> help represent the needs and interests of other young people in our community and help <br /> connect students at Durham Tech to jobs in Orange County and our region. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees <br /> What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the <br /> residents of Orange County? <br /> The Orange County Campus of Durham Tech and the Orange County Skills and <br /> Development/JobLink Center play a critical role in educating the citizens of our community. <br /> As a member of the Board of Trustees, I d hope to support collaborative partnerships between <br /> DTCC and employers in Orange County. The partnership between Morinaga &Co. and Durham <br /> Tech is a great example of the kind of efforts we should be pursuing for our community, but <br /> its€TMs just a drop in the bucket compared to our economic development needs. As the county <br /> continues to think strategically about economic development efforts, including use of funds <br /> generated from the sales tax passed several years ago, Durham Tech and the courses they <br /> offer are a critical component to expanding our tax base. My work and leadership on the <br /> Visitors€TMs Bureau Board has given me a strong understanding and foundation of county-wide <br />