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33 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Nora Spencer <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Human Relations Commission <br /> Application Date: 12/11/2016 <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, 1 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 /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 12/30/2019 Date Printed: 12/30/2019 <br />