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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda 06-18-19 Item 11-f - Human Relations Commission – Appointments ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 18, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 11-f SUBJECT: Human Relations Commission – Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Human Relations Commission. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 12 Stephanie Harrell At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2022 15 Dr. Deborah Stroman Town of Chapel Hill Second Full Term 06/30/2022 The Human Relations Commission (HRC) was asked by the BOCC in the spring of 2018 to reduce the number of member positions. Keeping in mind the request from the BOCC, the last recommendations for appointment by the HRC to the BOCC were made in May 2018 and therefore the positions listed below have remained vacant. The plan for reduction in member positions is on the current Consent Agenda. NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION NO. POSITION DESIGNATION EXPIRATION DATE VACANCY INFORMATION 1 At-Large 06/30/2021 This position has been vacant since 03/12/2018. 1 3 At-Large 09/30/2021 This position has been vacant since 08/28/2018. 10 Town of Carrboro 06/30/2022 This position has been vacant since 10/04/2017. 14 At-Large 09/30/2021 This position has been vacant since 09/07/2018. 17 At-Large 06/30/2020 This position has been vacant since 03/07/2019. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments to the Human Relations Commission. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Contact Person:Annette Moore & Tara May Contact Phone:919-245-2497 Meeting Times:6:00 pm second Monday of each month Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Animal Services / Link Alternating Length:3 years Description:The Board of Commissioners appoints all eighteen members. The Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member. This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education, persuasion, conciliation and enforcement. It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints, and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. To learn more, visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/hrr/hrc.asp Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms: 1 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:09/30/2018 Number of Terms: 2 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:09/30/2021 Number of Terms: 3 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms: 4 First Appointed: Special Repr:Town of Chapel Hill Race:African American Marc Xavier Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:2 5 First Appointed:05/21/2013 Special Repr: Race:Other Nora Spencer Sex:Female Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:09/30/2019 Number of Terms: 6 First Appointed:10/03/2017 Special Repr: Race:white Joyce Christine Preslar Sex:Female Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:09/20/2016 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:2 7 First Appointed:08/23/2011 Special Repr: Thursday, June 06, 2019 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Contact Person:Annette Moore & Tara May Contact Phone:919-245-2497 Meeting Times:6:00 pm second Monday of each month Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Animal Services / Link Alternating Length:3 years Race:Hispanic Ana M. Garcia-Turner Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 8 First Appointed:10/03/2017 Special Repr: Race:white Matt Case Sex:Male Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:10/03/2017 Expiration:09/30/2019 Number of Terms: 9 First Appointed:10/03/2017 Special Repr: Vice-Chair Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:Carrboro City Limits Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms: 10 First Appointed: Special Repr:Town of Carrboro Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms: 11 First Appointed: Special Repr:Town of Hillsborough Race:Asian American Ms Stephanie Harrell Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:05/01/2018 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms: 12 First Appointed:05/01/2018 Special Repr: Race:white Allison Mahaley Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Current Appointment:02/06/2018 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 13 First Appointed:02/06/2018 Special Repr:Town of Hillsborough Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:09/30/2021 Number of Terms: 14 First Appointed: Special Repr: Thursday, June 06, 2019 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Contact Person:Annette Moore & Tara May Contact Phone:919-245-2497 Meeting Times:6:00 pm second Monday of each month Positions:18 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Animal Services / Link Alternating Length:3 years Race:African American Dr. Deborah Stroman Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:Chapel Hill Current Appointment:09/20/2016 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:1 15 First Appointed:09/20/2016 Special Repr:Town of Chapel Hill Chair Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2018 Number of Terms: 16 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms: 17 First Appointed: Special Repr: Race: VACANT Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req:Carrboro Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms: 18 First Appointed: Special Repr:Town of Carrboro Thursday, June 06, 2019 Page 3 5 6 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Stephanie Harrell Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1812 Orange Grove Road Unit 110 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Asian American Sex:Female Phone (Day):9199624741 Phone (Evening):9198862736 Phone (Cell):9198862736 Email:ssharrell@gmail.com Name:Ms Stephanie Harrell Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: UNC Highway Safety Research Center Job Title:Research Assistant Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2010 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As an adopted Asian-American I have worked to connect to people and places. While at University I served as a conversation partner and became friends with people of many different backgrounds. I have earned two BAâ€™s, one at UNC Chapel Hill and one at Columbia and I have a MA in Russian Regional Studies. I very adept at research and looking at community issues. And being a research at UNC Chapel Hill my job involves program development and evaluation. However, I think it is my personal experiences of prejudice that is most relevant to the board. Having been the target of racial slurs and even threatened with physical violence, I know what it is like to feel isolated from the community. I believe I can bring a perspective to the Commission as an Asian-American and as a researcher. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As I stated above, I am an adopted Asian-American. I grew up in Maine in a nearly all white community but I have lived in Russia, during a study abroad program, and I have lived in New York City for school and work. I now call Orange County and, more specifically, Hillsborough home. Sadly, I have experienced prejudice in all of these places. From being physically assaulted and threated with violence in my high school in Maine to having nasty remarks directed towards me and a friend at an upscale restaurant in Hillsborough. But I have also experienced the generosity and curiosity of people in these places as well. I am applying for a position on the Human Relations Commission not because of the negative things that have happened to me, but because of those positive human connections. I believe that reaching out and creating an atmosphere of acceptance is the way forward. Having made Hillsborough, North 7 Page 2 of 2 Stephanie Harrell Other Comments: This application was current on:1/26/2018 9:28:29 AM Date Printed:2/5/2018 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Carolina my home, I want to help make others feel welcome and serve my community in the best way that I can. Conflict of Interest: 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Deborah Stroman Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1818 MLK Jr. Blvd. #199 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:African American Sex:Female Phone (Day):9198430336 Phone (Evening):4102062939 Phone (Cell):4102062939 Email:debby@dstroman.com Name:Dr. Deborah Stroman Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Place of Employment: University of North Carolina Job Title:Professor Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2007 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 1.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 2. The Banks Foundation, Board Member 3. Carol Woods Retirement Community, Board Member 4. The United Church of Chapel Hill, member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Supplemental Questions: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an academic at UNC-Chapel Hill with clinical and theoretical knowledge in leadership and organizational behavior. My work also addresses matters of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. I am the 2015 Orange County Pauli Murray award winner. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 1. I want to make a difference in my county. 2. I am passionate about helping underserved populations. 3. This board is critical to the education and awareness of our county commissioners. I feel that I can assist in this effort. 4. I feel that race relations in our county can be improved with more dialogue, critical thinking, and intentional interactions. 5. I want to learn and share on issues that prevent all residents from achieving their personal and professional goals. Conflict of Interest: 9 Page 2 of 2 Deborah Stroman Other Comments: This application was current on:6/24/2016 10:29:26 AM Date Printed:6/28/2016 10 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Boar ds Human Relations Commission May / 2018 – May / 2019 Member Appointed May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Stephanie Harrell 05/01/2018 P N N E P E E N P N P P E Deborah Stroman 09/20/2016 P N N P P E P N E N P E E P: Attended A: Absent X: No Meeting Current through – 05/31/2019 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Human Relations Commission Contact Person:Annette Moore & Tara May Contact Phone:919-245-2497 Race:white Samantha Beecham Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/07/2018 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:African American Frances Castillo Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:12/28/2018 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On: Race:white Caryn Ellis Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:03/26/2018 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town Lim Also Serves On: Race:white Suzanne Evans Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/17/2019 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white Olivia Fisher Sex:Female Township:Bingham Date Applied:02/18/2019 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On:Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Race:white Emily Flores Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:01/08/2019Mrs Res. Eligibility:Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Race:white Jamie Paulen Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:06/18/2018 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town Lim Also Serves On: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Page 1 of 2 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Human Relations Commission Contact Person:Annette Moore & Tara May Contact Phone:919-245-2497 Race:white Ryan Phillips Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:02/25/2019 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white Josh Ravitch Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:05/02/2019Mr Res. Eligibility:Chapel Hill Township Also Serves On: Race:African American James Spivey Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:02/08/2019Mr. Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Page 2 of 2 13 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Samantha Beecham Page 1 of 2 Home Address:218 Turtleback Crossin Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-265-4735 Phone (Evening):91-265-4735 Phone (Cell):919-265-4735 Email:samantha.beecham@gmail.com Name: Samantha Beecham Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: Student Job Title:Student Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2006 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chapel Hill Youth Councel Orange County Teen Democrats Citizensâ€™ Climate Lobby #Enough Organization National Honor Society Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently a student involved with social justice committees and projects and have partipated in multiple rallies and marches to promote social justices causes. I am also taking pre-law classes in anticipation of a career in advocacy law. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have volunteered on various boards and commissions and want to become more involved in local government activities. The Human Relations Commission most closely aligns with my passion for social justice and anti-discrimination programs. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 Samantha Beecham Other Comments: This application was current on:4/7/2018 2:30:45 PM Date Printed:4/11/2018 15 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Frances Castillo Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1300 Meadow Lane Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:African American Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-673-2004 Phone (Evening):919-673-2004 Phone (Cell):919-673-2004 Email:cabcal@hotmail.com Name: Frances Castillo Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: MetLife Job Title:contract development consultatn Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2018 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC State Bar; 15B Judicial District Bar; organizes donations for Families Moving Forward; coordinates a women s giving circle Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I moved to the area late October 2018. I have not previously served on any Orange County boards. Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I currently practice corporate law but from 2003-2016 I served as an indigent defense attorney. Prior to that time I worked as a TASC (Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes) case manager providing services to court-referred substance abusers. I also developed and presented prevention education programming to businesses, churches and schools addressing substance abuse, HIV/AIDS prevention, parenting, budgeting and job planning. As a former member of the New Hanover County Department of Social Services Board of Directors I had a firsthand glimpse of the ways in which marginalized communities could be assisted by proactive government programs or sadly, ways in which programs further demeaned them. My background, education and experience is relevant to this Board as I understand the issues facing marginalized communities and how those issues impact the greater community. Communities are comprised of diverse peoples who are all seeking to feel heard, accepted, relevant and respected. My career and experiences have made me attuned to this need and I believe this sensitivity and awareness would be essential to serving on this board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Though Iâ€™m a new Orange County resident, I am not new to the area. I have lived in Durham most of my life and worked in that community providing indigent defense and have also had the opportunity to practice in Orange County. I currently work as a corporate attorney however I am 16 Page 2 of 2 Frances Castillo Other Comments: This application was current on:12/28/2018 9:48:40 AM Date Printed:12/28/2018 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: committed to improving conditions in the community and though I no longer practice advocacy work, membership on this board would nurture my desire to continue to work for a more just community. I enjoy community building and have worked throughout my life to encourage, support and build coalitions. I believe in the work of the Human Relations Commission in breaking down barriers to grow community. People may come from diverse backgrounds but a shared commonality is the desire for fair treatment, the opportunity to succeed and to be treated with respect. In instances where community members are treated as less than or impeded in those goals, I would like to be an advocate to right that wrong. Through my work as a public defender I was involved in racial justice initiatives and have a keen interest in addressing youth criminal justice issues and the rights of formerly incarcerated people. Orange County has a diverse population and with that many needs. I believe serving in this capacity would enable me to use my skills and empathy to strengthen the community and keep Orange County a great place to live because from inclusion comes cohesion. A cohesive community is one that can thrive. Conflict of Interest: 17 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Caryn Ellis Page 1 of 2 Home Address:337 Rubrum Drive Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):8283811146 Phone (Evening):8283811146 Phone (Cell):8283811146 Email:cmbiglow@gmail.com Name: Caryn Ellis Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: Orange County Schools Job Title:Occupational Therapist Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a member of the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I have not served on any Orange County Advisory Boards. Supplemental Questions: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an occupational therapist employed by Orange County Schools full time and part time by Residential Services, Inc. On a daily basis I work with individuals that have a variety of disabilities and other barriers which may impact their functioning in daily life. I have worked with individuals with a variety of disabilities since 2009 and received my Master s of Occupational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill. As an occupational therapist and during my time in graduate school I have been trained to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and help them reach their potential in daily life no matter their education level, background, race, disability, age, gender, or any other differences they may have. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am interested in being able to give back to the community. My husband and I bought a home in Hillsborough this past September and are excited to put our roots in Orange County. By serving on this board I will not only give back to the community, but bring my knowledge of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds with varying strengths and needs. I m excited to be able to work with a variety of community members in order to best serve Orange County. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Caryn Ellis Other Comments: This application was current on:3/26/2018 9:54:03 PM Date Printed:3/27/2018 Boards/Commissions appointments: 19 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Suzanne Evans Page 1 of 2 Home Address:138 Larkin Ln Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):9173851385 Phone (Evening):9173851385 Phone (Cell):9173851385 Email:suzanneevans1@gmail.com Name: Suzanne Evans Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: self employed Job Title:Small Business Consultant Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2018 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Small Business Owner, Carrboro, NC Parent Ambassador, The Little School President, Give Movement Not for Profit Organizer of Annual Holiday Experience, Mrs Ruby s Kids Political Organizer/Volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a local small business owner I understand the needs, concerns, opportunities, and challenges that face the development of a strong, stable, and diverse economy. I have worked in many states and counties on economic development issues and see both sides from the business owner as well as the community and citizen angle. I hold a BA and a MA in Education, but my work experience has been business, income growth, and development. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The work I do on a daily basis is working with business to expand and grow. I see a county like a business. It has to be diverse, stable, and consistently attracting not only sounds development opportunities, but it must also be balanced with intelligent choices that protect the community and support the citizens with quality jobs and opportunities for all skill levels. I could be a great advocate and a sound voice. I am also a skilled negotiator and researcher. Conflict of Interest: 20 Page 2 of 2 Suzanne Evans Other Comments: This application was current on:4/17/2019 Date Printed:4/17/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a 7th generation NC farm family. I hold a MA from Lees-McRae College and a MA from New York University. While my education has little to do with agriculture my life has been provided for and by farming. I believe that agriculture, farming, and agri education is a cornerstone of our community and my activism for local and family farms could be a benefit. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I will keep this simple: I am a 7th generation NC farm family and feel passionate about preserving and educating our community agriculture. Conflict of Interest: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My background as a 10 year business owner allows me to understand human resources, fair hiring practices, and the need for diversity and inclusion. My Masters Degree was in specialty education where I worked for an organization that presented diversity training and conflict resolution. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Our county organizations and agencies are dependent on fair hiring practices, healthy/safe work environments, and proper checks and balances. I would be honored to serve in a position that allowed Orange County employees and citizens to feel protected and safe. Conflict of Interest: 21 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Olivia Fisher Page 1 of 2 Home Address:4105 Westwood Dr Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):984-484-9231 Phone (Evening):984-484-9231 Phone (Cell):984-484-9231 Email:orfisher@gmail.com Name: Olivia Fisher Boards/Commissions applied for: Efland NC 27243 Place of Employment: Residential Services, Inc Job Title:Supervisor of Support Services Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2015 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Foster Parent Orange County Affordable Housing Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a social worker who has spent over a decade serving marginalized populations, including people of color, immigrants, people with physical, psychological, and developmental disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. I am skilled at engaging people in environments that might not be familiar and bridging gaps that exist due to social norms or ability. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that people should have equitable access to community resources such as education, health care, and housing. When people have the ability to use the resources in our community, they are able to contribute more and make Orange County a better place to live. Conflict of Interest: 22 Page 2 of 2 Olivia Fisher Other Comments: This application was current on:2/18/2019 Date Printed:2/19/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have supervised group homes in my previous role at work. I am familiar with resident rights, as well as the responsibilities and limitations of guardianship. I have a background in social work, including working as an Options care manager in Pennsylvania . Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to work to ensure that seniors and other vulnerable adults are served in appropriate settings where their dignity, autonomy, and humanity is honored . Conflict of Interest: I work with Residential Services Inc as the supervisor for their independent living program providing supports for adults in their own home. We do have group homes and a retirement community in Durham, but I am not directly involved in operations. Due to the nature of aging and disability, I may assist in applications to adult care facilities for the people I support in the future. Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While a resident of Pittsburgh, PA, I worked with several homeless programs, as well as site and community based HUD programs. I currently work with individuals with disabilities in their own apartments and am very aware of the intersecting issues that i Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange County is a thriving area, but I know that accessing housing is a hurdle. I would like to have the exposure to local context to help be more involved and steer the direction of housing access in our community. Conflict of Interest: I work for a non-profit that indirectly supports people in finding housing to live more independently. Application Date:3/26/2018 23 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Emily Flores Page 1 of 1 Home Address:102 Cattail Ln Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):9196952746 Phone (Evening):9196952746 Phone (Cell):9196952746 Email:emily.buckley@duke.edu Name:Mrs Emily Flores Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Other Comments: Place of Employment: Duke Regional Hospital Job Title:Administrative Assistant Name Called: This application was current on:1/8/2019 12:44:44 PM Date Printed:1/8/2019 Year of OC Residence:2009 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Morris Grove Elementary PTA DRH Interdisciplinary Night Shift Council Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I find myself gravitating towards projects in other areas of my life that are similarly focused on things like equality and the enrichment and diversification of interpersonal relationships and community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to be a part of the growth and development in my community and I believe that serving on the Human Relations Commission Board would be a wonderful opportunity to do just that. Conflict of Interest: 24 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jamie Paulen Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1025 Ranger Drive Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Town Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):216-965-5095 Phone (Evening):216-965-5095 Phone (Cell):216-965-5095 Email:jamiepaulen@gmail.com Name: Jamie Paulen Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Economic Development Advisory Board; Human Relations Commission, and Orange County Planning Board 09/17/2012;RE- APPLIED 10/15/2012 FOR HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, PERSONNEL Place of Employment: Russell and Associates Job Title:Attorney Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2010 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Hate Free Schools Coalition Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Human Relations Commission Parks and Rec past member. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I sat on the Human Relations Commission previously. I am an attorney with a background in landlord tenant litigation. I am also committed to social justice work. Specifically, I am a member of Hate-Free Schools Coalition who recently lobbied our school board to ban the confederate flag from the dress code. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want my community to strive for equity between all people Conflict of Interest: 25 Page 2 of 2 Jamie Paulen HEARING BOARD, AND ORANGE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COUNCIL. . UPDATED APPLICATION FOR PARKS AND REC. 12/19/1012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5500 Spring House Lane is Chapel Hill Township, Orange County Jurisdiction, Rural Buffer. This application was current on:6/18/2018 Date Printed:6/21/2018 26 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Ryan Phillips Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1100 West NC Highway 54 Bypass #38B Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):9103153373 Phone (Evening):9103153373 Phone (Cell):9103153373 Email:rpphilli@ncsu.edu Name: Ryan Phillips Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: UNC School of Medicine Job Title:Accounting Technician Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2019 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Not currently involved with any local organizations. Moved back to the Triangle from Charlotte, where I was involved with the food bank, Habitat for Humanity and the production team for Elevation Church s Uptown campus. Started working at UNC in October and am seeking ways to get involved in Orange County. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am an optimist and believe in humanity and its ability to learn from mistakes, improve, and move forward together. I ve always realized how fortunate I am in life and have sought to help those less fortunate than myself. I have served on mission trips to help the disadvantaged in St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Choluteca (Honduras). For my Eagle Scout project, I collected over 13,000 books for donation to village schools via Books For Africa, and at my high school graduation, I received the Great Citizen Award for my class. During my time at NC State, I served as a volunteer income tax assistant to help people in the community file their taxes for free. I also organized the Financial Literacy Month program for University Wellness, ensuring students had access to financial resources that aren t offered in the classroom. Lastly, I served as a Student Network Group Mentor for the Poole College of Management to coordinate incoming students professional development and promote diversity awareness. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have collaborated with individuals of many different backgrounds and I always find it fascinating to learn about other people and their life story. It pains me to hear when others are hurt physically or emotionally simply for being themselves. I always treat others with respect and compassion and want to help prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination in Orange 27 Page 2 of 2 Ryan Phillips Other Comments: This application was current on:2/25/2019 11:27:25 PM Date Printed:2/27/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: County, so that we can serve as a model for other communities around the state, nation, and world. Change in attitudes can be difficult to obtain, but I want to help promote dialogue to build common ground and remove divisions by focusing on the values that make us all human. I want to help ensure that fear, isolation, and intolerance have no place in our community and that in their void are only love, connection, and compassion to bring us together. Conflict of Interest: Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I initially started college as a meteorology major before switching to business administration, and learned in courses about how human behavior can affect the environment and climate. Before college, I was a member of the NC SAVE club at my school, which enacted recycling on campus and raised funds to protect the rainforest via the Rainforest Trust. For my Eagle Scout project, I collected over 13,000 books for reuse in schools by Books for Africa. About 1,500 books were not in great enough condition for donation, but were recycled with the help of Habitat for Humanity. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I began working in Orange County in October and want to serve on this board to help ensure environmental protection of this beautiful area and to champion environmental stewardship in the Orange County community. I am highly interested in this topic and would work to research and create innovative environmental ideas and goals for the county to ensure a healthy environment for the current and future generations. Conflict of Interest: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I obtained a minor in journalism while attending NC State and have experience in journalistic writing for the Flyers Focus newspaper at Sandhills Community College and video/radio presentation for the Broadcast Meteorology Club at NC State. Last year, while I lived in Charlotte, I served on the production crew for Elevation Church s uptown campus. I also have a personal interest in music and am teaching myself piano and guitar. In school, I played the violin and trumpet (marching band) performed in musicals, and sang in youth choir. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The arts are like the petals of a flower. STEM careers are important to making society run, just like the stem of a flower is important in helping it stand upright. The petals add beauty to a flower, just like the arts and culture add beauty to a community and society as a whole. The arts enrich the lives of so many people and are an important staple in providing a community with its own unique appeal. I want to serve on this board to help support the arts of Orange County through existing ideas and to introduce new strategies for continued growth. Conflict of Interest: 28 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Josh Ravitch Page 1 of 2 Home Address:402 Old Larkspur Way Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):9196247599 Phone (Evening):9196247599 Phone (Cell):9196247599 Email:ravitchj@yahoo.com Name:Mr Josh Ravitch Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Other Comments: Place of Employment: Retired Job Title:N/a Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1984 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Vice Chair, Chapel Hill Human Services Advisory Board Secretary of the Board of The Arc of the Triangle Member, IFC Community House Advisory Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/a Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Iâ€™m currently Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill Human Services Advisory Board, On two other nonprofit governance or advisory boards, and have been appointed to many other nonprofit boards over the years. In these roles, I have stablished good relationships with leaders of many nonprofit agencies serving widely diverse people over the years. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have experience and passion for helping people of widely different backgrounds to better their lives and those around them. Conflict of Interest: 29 Page 2 of 2 Josh Ravitch This application was current on:5/2/2019 8:34:09 PM Date Printed:5/3/2019 30 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions James Spivey Page 1 of 1 Home Address:169 Springberry Lane Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:African American Sex:Male Phone (Day):9199294869 Phone (Evening):9199294869 Phone (Cell):9198244595 Email:jes1223@nc.rr.com Name:Mr. James Spivey Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27517 Other Comments: Place of Employment: North Carolina General Assembly Job Title:Legislative Assistant Name Called: This application was current on:2/8/2019 1:12:56 PM Date Printed:2/8/2019 Year of OC Residence:1972 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None currently. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a retired Orange County employee that provided staff assistance to the Orange County Human Relations Commission (HRC). I would like to fill the vacant Town of Chapel Hill position on the HRC. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a vested interest in social justice and am committed to the idea that as members of the human race, we are all different; and yet, should always, in every circumstance and/or situation, be treat equally. Conflict of Interest: 31