Agenda -05-14-20; Item10 - Orange County Parks and Recreation Council - Appointment Discussion

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11 Page 2 of 2 Mong Zhao Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a willingness and some good experiences to help improving the quality of living of the local residents and attracting the visitors through development of recreation programs and good management of parks in Orange County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Before I came to this beautiful country in 1997 to pursue my career development, I have been living in different areas of China for 30+years. In the past 20+years, I live in Chicago area and North Carolina triangle area, and visited many places in this country. Both Asian culture and American culture are combined in my daily life today. I have diversified working experiences as a bioscience researcher in both academic and industrial institutions and college teacher. Critical, analytical and creative thinking is the basic expertise that I have been trained in many years of research work. In addition, I have 15+years of experience in community services as a member of Chapel Hill Culture and Arts Commission, chair of Asian Business Community, member of Diversity and Inclusion Council, HOA landscaping officer and so on. I have been served as an organizing committee member for Chapel Hill LIGHTUP (4 years), Raleigh Food and Culture Festival (2 years), and others. I am also an active volunteer in events organized by Chapel Hill Park and Recreation Commission. I believe my multiculture and education background, diversified professional expertise and the community service experiences will contribute to the diversity of viewpoints in Orange County Park and Recreation Council. Should you need more information please let me know. Thanks! Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/3/2020 Date Printed: 1/3/2020