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4/16/25, 11:08 AM Print Applicant for Orange County Boards and Commissions <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> The aging population has been my focus in my professional and personal life for years. I am very <br /> involved in many different segments of the industry and work tirelessly to support organizations across <br /> our community that advocate for the aging. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> Working in healthcare offers a unique and valuable perspective to the Advisory Board on Aging by <br /> providing firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities within the aging population. <br /> Healthcare professionals interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to <br /> understand the varied needs and preferences of older adults, including those related to access to <br /> care, chronic disease management, mental health, and social determinants of health. This experience <br /> fosters an understanding of the intersection between health, socioeconomic factors, and aging, <br /> ensuring that policies and solutions are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of <br /> older adults. <br /> Conflict of interest: <br /> I'm not sure if conflict - but I do work at a nonprofit hospice/palliative care organization. I also host a <br /> radioshow/podcast for the aging population (Aging Matters - WPTF) <br /> Human Relations Commission <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I have served on the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission (two terms and once as co- <br /> chair), and Community Engagement Board. I was very involved when living there and would welcome <br /> the opportunity to serve in Orange County as well. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Working directly with individuals from varied backgrounds has given me valuable insight into how <br /> social determinants of health, access to services, and cultural differences shape people s <br /> experiences. I believe this perspective would contribute meaningfully to the Human Relations <br /> Commission, helping to promote equity, inclusion, and positive relationships within the community by <br /> advocating for policies that address the varied needs of all residents, particularly underserved and <br /> vulnerable populations. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I think I would continue to focus on reaching populations who are less involved - or not at all involved <br /> - and meeting people where they are to engage them in the county conversations. This was a huge <br /> focus for me in Raleigh. <br /> Conflict of interest: <br /> Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I currently serve on the Board for a nonprofit dog/cat rescue, foster hospice/aging dogs, and am a <br /> volunteer at UNC Hillsborough Hospital with my therapy dog - Waylon. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Animal rights and advocacy is a huge passion of mine! I work regularly with county shelters across <br /> our state and am very familiar with the system. <br /> https://intranet.orangecountync.gov/boards/Printlndiv.asp?ApplD=2145646534 2/3 <br />