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21 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Allan Polak <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Allan Polak <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 8201 S. Hound Ct. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 919-593-2202 <br /> Email: allan.polak@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2015 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Vice-chair Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board, Chair Orange County Animal <br /> Services Hearing Panel <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> Animal Services Advisory Board, Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Board of Health <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> My undergraduate studies focused on cultural anthropology and sociology-during these studies <br /> I took particular interest in the relation between various cultures and public health. While <br /> professionally I have focused on business and technology, I have retained an interest in public <br /> health and continue to educate myself through various reading on the subject. Additionally) <br /> serve on the Animal Services Advisory Board which is related to the public health in its focus on <br /> the health of the domestic animal population and its impact on the citizens of Orange County. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I have a strong interest in public health going back to my undergraduate studies and I wish to <br /> serve my community in a volunteer capacity. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us all of <br /> the importance of public health to the community. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I am an Orange County citizen, a former business owner with a background in cultural <br /> anthropology,Middle East studies, a technology expert, and a father of three young children. I <br /> believe that I would bring unique viewpoints to the board based on my experiences and <br /> education. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />