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38 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Ashley Traynum-Carson <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Ashley Traynum-Carson <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 101 Hanford Rd. <br /> Chapel HIII NC 27517 <br /> Phone: 202-246-5960 <br /> Email: a.traynum@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2021 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: African American <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated <br /> PTO-McDougle Elementary <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Bond Education Committee -2024 <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> My professional background is in communications and public engagement. I am currently a <br /> Public Affairs and Outreach Manager for the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the United <br /> States Department of Justice. In this role, I advise senior leaders on diverse methods for <br /> increasing stakeholder participation and broadening the pool of organizations applying for federal <br /> grants. Previously, I served as the Lead Communication and Public Engagement Specialist for <br /> the City of Asheville. During my five years with the City, I developed and directed communication <br /> and public engagement strategies for numerous municipal departments, including Capital <br /> Projects, Community and Economic Development, Planning and Urban Design, Equity and <br /> Inclusion, and Sustainability. Often, I worked directly with business and neighborhood groups to <br /> increase the public s understanding of the City's projects. <br /> Additionally I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Howard University and a Masters <br /> of Public Administration from the University of Toledo and have had professional training from <br /> the Government Alliance on Racial Equity(CARE). <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> The reason that I would like to serve on this board is because I believe it is very important to help <br /> ensure that this bond passes to make sure that our school district remains a viable option for <br /> families. With enrollment decreasing it is important that voters make investments in our system <br /> to remain competitive with charters and private schools. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br />