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5 <br /> Page 1 of 3 Mary Lucas <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Ms. Mary Lucas <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 404 Lakeshore Drive <br /> hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone: 919-720-0361 <br /> Email: maryelizalucas@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2024 <br /> Township of Residence: Hillsborough <br /> Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> I previously served on both the Humans Relations Commission and Community <br /> Engagement Boards for the City of Raleigh. I recently moved to Hillsborough and would <br /> like to be more involved. My family is from the area, generations back, and I am very <br /> invested in community engagement as a resident. Currently I serve on the Board for <br /> Neshama Animal Rescue; volunteer at UNC Hillsborough Hospital as a pet therapy team; <br /> host a weekly radio show and podcast to provide resources and information for the aging <br /> community (WPTF FM/AM); am a member of Triangle Healthcare Executives Forum; and <br /> previously volunteered on board committee at Habitat for Humanity. My professional work <br /> is Vice President at a nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization that serves our <br /> community, and it s my passion to ensure that all who need our services are able to <br /> access them. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> N/A but would be interested in this board, Advisory Board on Aging, or Animal Services <br /> Advisory - all of which apply to my volunteer work and professional background. <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> With a strong background in healthcare leadership for the aging population (hospice, palliative <br /> care, caregiver support), strategic planning, and a proven track record of developing impactful <br /> solutions for diverse populations through grants in our community, I believe my experiences will <br /> provide a valuable asset to the Aging Advisory Board. I also currently host a weekly radio <br /> show/podcast called Aging Matters that helps our aging population find information and <br /> resources in the community. I interview organizations such as Snow Approach, our local health <br /> systems, researchers and more! Additionally, I have my Masters from Johns Hopkins in <br /> Healthcare Management and have focused my research and career in health care equity with <br /> specific focus on caregiver support and health advocacy for the aging. <br />