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6 <br /> Page 1 of 3 Richard Cooper <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Richard Cooper <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 4608 Fork Dr. <br /> Rougemont NC 27572 <br /> Phone: 585-713-9356 <br /> Email: richardcooper190190@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2015 <br /> Township of Residence: Little River <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: African American <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> n/a <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> n/a <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> My background reflects over a decade of technical and community-based service, with a strong <br /> emphasis on safety, empathy, and quality care. As an HVAC Service Technician and mentor, I <br /> have worked directly with elderly and disabled residents, ensuring their living environments are <br /> comfortable, safe, and compliant. My volunteer experience in youth and adult ministry has <br /> deepened my ability to communicate with compassion, while my certifications in environmental <br /> and health safety demonstrate my commitment to maintaining high living standards in care <br /> facilities. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I am deeply passionate about improving the quality of life for residents in adult care and nursing <br /> facilities. Serving on this board allows me to advocate for individuals who may not always have <br /> a voice, ensuring their dignity, safety, and comfort are prioritized. I want to help strengthen <br /> communication between residents, families, and facility leadership while promoting <br /> transparency and accountability within our community care systems <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I bring a hands-on perspective from both technical and human-service backgrounds, along with <br /> lived experience working across diverse communities. My approach is grounded in empathy, <br /> cultural awareness, and practical problem-solving. As a man of color and a mentor, I aim to <br /> represent underrepresented voices and help the committee consider the full social, emotional, <br /> and environmental aspects of elder care. <br />