Agenda - 09-12-2023 Work Session; 4 - Board of Health – Appointment Discussion

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22 Page 2 of 3 Shawnee Seese and contributed through conducting topic research and synthesized and analyzed thousands of data from verbal and written testimony, contributing to the Presidents Report. My education includes a Bachelors degree in management and organizational development, MBA in Finance, and currently a PhD Candidate in Public Policy and Administration scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2020. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to serve because I have a responsibility to further the work of human relations, as a member of this community. I believe in empowering people and community groups to make a difference and to ensure that opportunities for personal growth can be achieved. It is an honor to serve my community and I believe my extensive experience in various social justice issues as it often relates to public health and prevention, contributes insight into effective community responses and strategies providing another voice at the table. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring with me 25 years of diverse experience in working with underserved and marginalized population groups in the United States as well as internationally, bringing about awareness and putting forth solutions that address equality and justice. I have also worked within depressed regions with people who are underrepresented and have little resources. i.e. people with disabilities, gender-based violence, alcohol and substance abuse prevention among youth, community policing. Conflict of Interest: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have served 25 years in the public health sector serving community interests in the following areas: Rural Health; Substance abuse prevention and recovery; Gender-based violence; community policing; human trafficking; suicide prevention; miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn baby death; food safety; and government and community relations. I earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration; MBA in Finance, and a BS degree in Management and Organizational Development. I have served in numerous capacities working internationally and domestically alongside marginalized populations addressing critical issues within individual peers, family, schools, and community domains. I served for over 20 years working with International, Federal, state, local, and foundational and corporate grants either administering them directly, writing and submissions, pre and post-award responsibilities, and as a peer-reviewer on national review boards. I have a very broad perspective of public health and how decisions and policies impact real people on the community level. I bring with me knowledge, experience, and particular skill sets that would add to the positive work being accomplished in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My reason for wanting to serve on the Board of Health is to be able to continue to contribute my knowledge, experience, skills, and my hands-on dedication to people, so as to improve the quality of life of those who reside in my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My contributions to the diversity of viewpoints would include my extensive experience internationally and domestically working on the community level. My expertise within the public health sector is community coalition building and sustainability and that also brings extensive knowledge of how communities come together to solve problems and enhance their way of life for the better. It is my hope that I can offer a unique perspective of problem-solving and relationship-building vital to the success of our public health and individual health initiatives. Conflict of Interest: