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Page 2 of 2 Nora Spencer <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:12/30/2019 Date Printed:12/30/2019 <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />the aging community, I feel that involvement with this commission will provide me with <br />opportunities to learn more about Aging in Orange County from a broad perspective which will <br />help Hope Renovations better serve older adults in the community. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />As mentioned, Hope Renovations will be providing repairs/renovations to older adults in our <br />community. Our work will be offered on a sliding scale, with low to moderate income seniors <br />paying reduced prices or nothing at all. However, we will be selling our services to seniors, as <br />revenue generated from this activity will support our mission. I am unsure if this creates a <br />conflict of interest but I wish to be forthcoming. <br />Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br />I can think of three ways my participation would add a diverse viewpoint. <br />For one, I have a unique viewpoint as a 40 year old woman with aging parents and a husband in <br />his 60s. The "young senior" viewpoint is very close to my personal life. <br />For another, as someone who lives in a rural part of the county, and indeed grew up in rural NC, <br />I am close to the unique challenges and issues that rural seniors face. <br />Finally, as an Arab-American woman, I have a unique perspective on aging in that culture and <br />how Middle Eastern older adults and families perceive services and accessibility. <br />Human Relations Commission <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I have worked in Human Resources, organizational development and talent acquisition <br />(specifically diversity recruiting) for the past 15 years. I am in the process of making a career <br />switch to Social Work (receiving my MSW from UNC in May) due to my strong <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />I received my B.A. from UNC in 2001 and wanted to come back to Chapel Hill for many years. <br />Finally, in 2014, I came back to attend graduate school. My husband and I have put down roots <br />and we intend to stay. I m looking forward to getting more involved <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />Application Date:12/11/2016 <br />24