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6 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Ivy Taylor <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Dr. Ivy Taylor <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 753 Davenbury Way <br /> Cary NC 27513 <br /> Phone: 919-445-1351 <br /> Email: irtaylor@sog.unc.edu <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2024 <br /> Township of Residence: Non-Resident <br /> Zone of Residence: Non-Resident <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: African American <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Triangle Park Chapter of the Links, Inc. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> For over 25 years, I have worked on affordable housing, community revitalization and social <br /> mobility through higher education through my roles as municipal employee, nonprofit employee, <br /> city council member, mayor, college president and now community relations director for UNC <br /> Chapel Hill. I was educated at Yale, UNC, and Univ of Pennsylvania. My early career as an <br /> urban planner focused on strengthening cities and I often worked on economic development <br /> projects. Since 2020, 1 have worked in higher education. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an important economic engine and anchor in <br /> Orange County. We want to be collaborative partners and participate in strengthening economic <br /> outcomes for Orange County. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> My personal background which I described above would provide a unique perspective for this <br /> advisory board. I want to provide continuity for the university s involvement in this important <br /> committee. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />