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17 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt <br /> I want to get involved in the community and help continue to make it a desirable destination and <br /> look for ways to grow its appeal even more. <br /> The work that I am doing with frolyk ties in closely with the goal of the Orange County Visitor s <br /> bureau to bring people to Orange County and to show them what an amazing place it is. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> My art background has been primarily in the visual arts with photography as a focus. I have <br /> been involved in photography for twenty years, running a studio for five years, and now doing <br /> primarily on-site studio work. I am passionate about art as a way of helping people see deeper, <br /> understand more, and connect more authentically. I am a strong believer in public art and <br /> building community and connection through art. I don't know if this contributes to the diversity of <br /> viewpoints... I hope so. Please feel free to ask more questions if this does not answer your <br /> question or if you would like more information. I am passionate about art and would love to help. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I hold an MBA and a BA in applied mathematics and economics. This plus my experience in <br /> investment banking, technology market development and strategic planning have given me a <br /> strong background in business analysis. I have worked in companies of many different sizes <br /> from large corporations and mid sized companies to small companies and ground floor <br /> startups. Having run startups in Orange County, I have a strong understanding of the issues <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Arts Commission <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I ran a successful portrait studio for six years in Chapel Hill. I understand what it is like to work <br /> in the art world in Orange County. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I am a strong believer in the arts and the importance of the arts in the community and in <br /> education. <br /> I come from a family of artists (oil painter and sculptor, musicians) and art has been <br /> fundamental to how I see the world. <br /> It is important to me to see the arts flourish in a world where they often get left behind. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 7/29/2020 <br />