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Volunteer Application <br />Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br />Diane Uzarski Page 1 of 2 <br />Home Address:341 Fox Hill Farm Drive <br />Township of Residence: <br />Zone of Residence: <br />Ethnic Background:White <br />Gender Identity:Female <br />Phone:9199435450 <br />Email:diane.uzarski@duke.edu <br />Name:Dr. Diane Uzarski <br />Boards/Commissions applied for: <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Name Called: <br />Year of OC Residence:2005 <br />Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br />Orange County Democrats, St. Mary s Precinct <br />Duke Catholic Center, Board of Advisors <br />Triangle Land Conservancy - member <br />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br />None <br />Age Range:35-59 <br />Board of Health <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I have been an RN for 39 years in a variety of acute care, public health, research, and education <br />roles. In addition, I have served as a member of the San Francisco Tenderloin YMCA, and <br />currently serve as a board member and Strategic Plan committee chair of the Duke Catholic <br />Center. <br />Having received both a master of public health (in health policy) and a doctor of nursing practice <br />degree, I have a broad understanding of public health, population health, health disparities and <br />inequity. I have extenisve experience in health care program development and implementing <br />strategic plans. I currently chair a strategic plan committee as a current board member of the <br />Duke Catholic Center, and implement the strategic plan at the Duke University School of <br />Nursng. <br />I have a thoughtful and balanced approach to teamwork and problem solving, and work hard to <br />understand diverse opinions and negotiate for positive results. My experience in many sectors of <br />healthcare and broad understanding of social problems would allow me to be effective in this <br />position. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />Since i received my doctor of nursing practice degree in 2015, I have become interested in <br />serving in local government on a board of health. I love Orange County, and would like to use <br />my expertise to contribute to the health of our community. Since my child is grown and in <br />college, I have the extra time in my schedule to serve in this capacity. <br />32