Agenda 11-f - Historic Preservation Commission - Appointments

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Page 2 of 2 Rebecca Paxton Boards/Commissions applied for: Other Comments: This application was current on:5/25/2018 1:14:17 PM Date Printed:6/12/2018 Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I would very much look forward to applying my professional training in the interpretation and preservation of private and public historic residences, the identification and solicitation of funding for preservation projects, and partnership with state and local elected officials to this volunteer role. In my previous role as Manager of Foundation and Government Giving for Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville, Tennessee, I took a leadership role in securing funding, public support, and government engagement for a major architectural preservation project that profoundly changed the interpretation of one of the region s preeminent cultural institutions. In concert with this three-year preservation initiative, I formed meaningful relationships with preservation advocates across the nation whose affiliations spanned historic homes and public institutions to preservation-minded philanthropists and industry professionals. My educational background is in classical studies, including coursework in art history and archaeology, as well as Japanese translation. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Having moved to Chapel Hill from Nashville, Tennessee, a city that has been deeply impacted by infill and a lack of preservation awareness, it has been a delight for me to spend the past year discovering the neighborhoods and structures that have maintained their unique character in Orange County. It would be a privilege to support these landscapes and places in the company of those who share an appreciation for history. Conflict of Interest: 6