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Page 2 of 2 Macie Rouse <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:8/24/2020 8:46:04 PM Date Printed:8/25/2020 <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />Arts Commission <br />Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br />I was a dance instructor and competition team director for four years, where I choreographed <br />routines, created costumes, and helped develop season ballet performances. I received a minor <br />in African and African American Studies and studied three years of advanced Kiswahili. I <br />collaborated with Tanzanian students and professors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for three <br />months in 2019 and 2018 and have an understanding of East African culture. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br />I believe it is vital we provide our youth with artistic and cultural development opportunities, <br />especially during these unprecedented times. These programs expose people to diverse <br />perspectives and provide a healthy outlet. I want to ensure all Orange County residents have <br />access to the arts and are given opportunities to explore these programs from diverse cultures. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />N/A <br />Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br />As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger <br />generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large <br />demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to <br />navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening. <br />9