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6 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Marilyn Carter <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Marilyn Carter <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 100 San Sophia Dr. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27514 <br /> Phone: 919-448-7406 <br /> Email: marilyncarterl11@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1998 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> -Orange County Government Academy (2023, in progress) <br /> -North Carolina (Governor's) Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities <br /> and Substance Abuse Services <br /> -Member, Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP <br /> -Member, League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties <br /> -President, Democratic Women of Orange County <br /> -2nd Vice President, Disability Issues Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party <br /> -Member, Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Orange County Planning Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> If I am chosen to serve, my professional and community experience as a problem solver, team <br /> player and organizational leader will benefit the board. My training as an electrical engineer and <br /> operations manager has taught me that it's important to evaluate available data and mind the <br /> details. At the same time, I always seek to put the details in context, carefully weigh how <br /> decisions may impact people and find balanced solutions. This focus comes from my nearly 30 <br /> years of experience in project management, people development and senior management in <br /> large organizations. My community activities and organizational memberships have enabled me <br /> to apply my skills, build a broader and deeper understanding of community concerns and <br /> collaborate with others for positive outcomes. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> My mother was a nurse and my father was a union member. My mother taught me the value of <br /> service in her career and life values. Because my family benefited from good government policy <br /> (toward workers) and I benefited from an excellent public school system and public university <br /> system, I feel that it is my responsibility to give back by serving my community. As a long-time <br />