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Page 2 of 2 Frances Castillo <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:12/28/2018 9:48:40 AM Date Printed:12/28/2018 <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />committed to improving conditions in the community and though I no longer practice advocacy <br />work, membership on this board would nurture my desire to continue to work for a more just <br />community. I enjoy community building and have worked throughout my life to encourage, <br />support and build coalitions. I believe in the work of the Human Relations Commission in <br />breaking down barriers to grow community. People may come from diverse backgrounds but a <br />shared commonality is the desire for fair treatment, the opportunity to succeed and to be treated <br />with respect. In instances where community members are treated as less than or impeded in <br />those goals, I would like to be an advocate to right that wrong. Through my work as a public <br />defender I was involved in racial justice initiatives and have a keen interest in addressing youth <br />criminal justice issues and the rights of formerly incarcerated people. Orange County has a <br />diverse population and with that many needs. I believe serving in this capacity would enable me <br />to use my skills and empathy to strengthen the community and keep Orange County a great <br />place to live because from inclusion comes cohesion. A cohesive community is one that can <br />thrive. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />17