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40 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Jeremy Williams <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Jeremy Williams <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 303 Lisa Dr. <br /> Carrboro NC 27510 <br /> Phone: 202-510-2481 <br /> Email: jeremybwilliams@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2021 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: Hispanic <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Currently a member of: (1) McDougle Elementary PTA, (2) McDougle Elementary Dads <br /> Club, (3) McDougle Middle PTA, and (4) McDougle Middle Athletics Booster Club. <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 /> As a senior analyst for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, I lead program <br /> evaluations/performance audits of exceptionally large, complex, and politically sensitive <br /> programs and activities within federal agencies. I am an expert in collecting, analyzing, and <br /> synthesizing a variety of information, including quantitative and qualitative data. I am also an <br /> expert in presenting in identifying patterns, issues, and other problems, and conveying those <br /> findings in a matter that is digestible to the public while still being accurate, objective, unbiased, <br /> and supported by strong evidence. To do this work, I often work with federal staff and <br /> Congressional staff, but to ensure that we understand all the nuances of what we re looking at, I <br /> also regularly communicate with and interact with all those affected stakeholders, such as <br /> advocacy organizations, private businesses, and the public themselves. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I think any sort of large--and very important--investment should be done carefully and guided by <br /> strong evidence. With any change, unintended consequences are inevitable, but I think it s <br /> important to perform due diligence to minimize those consequences. What this bond supports <br /> will have long-standing effects on our school district, and it s critical that we get it right. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I have so far experienced five schools (next year will add a 6th) in CHCCS through my three <br /> children in our short time here, but I suspect many can say that. However, I bring an evaluator s <br /> and auditor s perspective with regard to understanding and processing information. I also bring <br /> an ability to understand how best to craft messages so that they are understandable, focused on <br />