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29 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Victoria Menz <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 /> I am employed at UNC-CH as the Substance Use Education & Prevention Coordinator within <br /> Student Wellness. While this position involves substance use prevention and education, I do <br /> not oversee any budgets funded by county dollars. If appointed, I would recuse myself from any <br /> decisions that directly affect my employer to avoid any real or perceived conflicts. <br /> Board of Health <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have an MSW, and my role concentrates on macro/mezzo practice and public health. My role <br /> at UNC-Chapel Hill centers on substance use prevention and wellness promotion. I manage <br /> media campaigns, strategic planning, and coalition-building efforts that span multiple <br /> dimensions of health, including mental health, substance use, and health equity. I regularly <br /> collaborate with local and statewide public health partners and use data-informed approaches <br /> to improve health outcomes on campus and beyond. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I'm committed to advancing holistic, equity-based public health strategies in Orange County. <br /> Serving on the Health Board would allow me to support broader systems-level efforts and <br /> represent the needs of young adults, people in recovery, and underserved communities. I also <br /> hope to contribute my knowledge of harm reduction, stigma reduction, and prevention to <br /> ongoing public health discussions and decisions. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> My background in both social work and public health gives me a unique systems-level lens. As <br /> a woman in recovery working in higher education, I can offer perspectives that are often <br /> underrepresented in public health governance including youth mental health, substance use <br /> stigma, and barriers to prevention and care. My work prioritizes the voices of marginalized <br /> communities and centers health equity. <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 /> I work at UNC-Chapel Hill in a public healtha€"related role focused on substance use <br /> prevention within Student Wellness. My position does not involve seeking or managing county <br /> funding, and I do not represent my employer in any official capacity. I would recuse myself from <br /> any decisions that could directly affect UNC-CH to avoid any conflict of interest. <br /> Board of Social Services <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I hold a Master of Social Work and currently serve in a public health role that involves working <br /> closely with students facing housing insecurity, food insecurity, and mental health challenges all <br /> of which intersect with the work of social services. My experience includes systems-level <br /> planning, grant management, and program implementation. I've also worked in community- <br /> based crisis support, leading trauma-informed healing groups through an intersectional lens. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I want to help ensure that social services in our county are inclusive, trauma-informed, and <br /> responsive to the needs of diverse populations. I'm particularly interested in the social <br /> determinants of health and how county programs can improve access to housing, food, <br /> behavioral health, and prevention services. I hope to bring a strong systems thinking approach <br /> that considers both immediate needs and long-term impact. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br />