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66 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Kim Tesoro <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Kim Tesoro <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 902 Benton Street <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone: 9198173902 <br /> Email: kim@hillsboroughchamber.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1993 <br /> Township of Residence: <br /> Zone of Residence: <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> CEO Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce <br /> Vice Chair Hillsborough Tourism Board <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> N/A <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Orange County Broadband Task Force <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> The chamber has been interested in, and indeed has prioritized, developing partnerships that will <br /> bring broadband to the rural areas of the county. Since 2016, we have explored options and <br /> hosted conversations with representatives of the ncessary industries, local elected, as well as <br /> explored the potential for partnerships between local governments and our schools. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> If there is one positive outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be that we have an inequality <br /> in terms of access to highspeed internet in many areas of the county. Lack of access is <br /> impacting the ability of many of our residents to work, educate, and seek healthcare from home. <br /> As we continue to push more and more out digitally, we are leaving behind many in our <br /> community. Having lived in Norther Orange County for 27 years, I am acutely aware of the <br /> problems and feel that we must find a way to correct this disparity for our residents. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> My business experience and connections offers one viewpoint, my years as a homeschooling <br /> parent, quite another. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />