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Page 2 of 2 Rachel Despard <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:5/10/2019 2:55:21 PM Date Printed:5/13/2019 <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />to this community. Each of these experiences have expanded my skills in event coordination, <br />administration, and leadership. Additionally, I have learned both how these organizations have <br />been successful in fulfilling the needs of the community, and where there is room to grow. <br />Furthermore, I will be able to bring the perspective of a UNC student to the board, and <br />specifically the perspective of a student in the arts. Finally, as a regularly performing singer- <br />songwriter I will be able to offer the perspective of an independent musician. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />On this board, I hope to serve as a voice for UNC students, as well as offer a point of connection <br />between the arts in the community and the arts at the university. Having been in both spaces, I <br />have seen the deficits in communication on each side, and a desire for stronger partnership. I <br />want to help bridge the gap, and create a more open dialogue between various groups. I see <br />enormous potential for the arts in this area that could be reached if there was more <br />communication between university and community arts organizations. There is vast talent in this <br />area, inside and outside of UNC, and a need for more connectivity. This would not only allow for <br />greater creative potential, but also a way to break down the barrier that exists between the <br />university and the town. The arts offer a unique opportunity for ambassadorship; a way for UNC <br />student to engage with their community, and a way for residents to access all that the university <br />has to offer. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />7