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9 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Carol Conway <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Carol Conway <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 102 Rhododendron Ct. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27517 <br /> Phone: 919-360-8278 <br /> Email: carol.ann.conway@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1984 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> I am a governor-appointed member of the North Carolina Council on Developmental <br /> Disabilities (starting my second 3-year term). I created PACID--Parent Advocates for Adult <br /> Children with Intellectual Disabilities--some 15 years ago to provide information to parents <br /> and others about policy developments, programs, resources, and social opportunities. <br /> PACID is free and has over 350 families and 100 professionals, a large share of them <br /> from Orange County. I am also actively involved with the state Democratic Party, as well <br /> as with many state and local programs that promote the health and well-being of children <br /> and adults with an intellectual disability. That includes groups such as the Arc of the <br /> Triangle (d.b.a. Triangle Disability and Autism Services), Special Olympics, and <br /> Extraordinary Ventures. Over the past 2 years I ve cut back on my membership in boards <br /> and advisory committees so I can devote more time to PACID and directly assisting <br /> families. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Board of Social Services <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have been in public service all my professional life, and on into retirement. I have a masters <br /> degree from Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs. My areas of professional <br /> expertise were economic and community development, workforce development, <br /> entrepreneurship, and international affairs. My volunteer work and personal experience have <br /> given me insights into the operations and rules driving Medicaid, Social Security, and affordable <br /> housing. My work has involved extensive contact with political and civic leaders. I understand <br /> the pressures and challenges of large bureaucracies, and I am good with budget analysis and <br /> innovative solutions. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br />