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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-09-2021 Virtual Work Session; Item 2 - Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 9, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 2 SUBJECT: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List No Eligible Applicants PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM MaryLou At-Large First Full Term 10/31/2023 Gelblum NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2022 Vacant since 12/09/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 05/12/2020 At-Large 10/31/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/31/2017 REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, HB248 was passed in the North Carolina Legislature regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants 2 will be selected from our county "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and if the applicant successfully completes the training, they would be recommended for appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one year preliminary term and their training will have already been completed. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday Monthly Contact Person:Autumn Cox Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3 Description: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to at-large positions. There is an initial one-year training term with subsequent eligibility for three additional two-year terms.This committee works to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents'Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult care homes. The members of this committee also promote community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults. VACANT 1 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Alison Brown 2 First Appointed: 11/13/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: VACANT 4 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Shade Little 5 Chair First Appointed: 11/13/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 6 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Thursday,August 26,2021 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm First Tuesday Monthly Contact Person:Autumn Cox Meeting Place: Seymour Center Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Positions: 10 Length:2 years Terms: 3 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Olivia Fisher 8 First Appointed: 06/04/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 06/15/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 MaryLou Gelblum 9 One Year Initial Term First Appointed: 06/04/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Karen Green-McElveen 10 One Year Initial Term First Appointed: 06/04/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 10/31/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,August 26,2021 Page 2 5 Orange County Community Advisory Committee To: Board of County Commissioners From: Autumn Cox, Regional Ombudsman Re: Reappointment of Marylou Gelblum Date: August 25, 2021 On behalf of the Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, I would like to recommend Marylou Gelblum for reappointment to the committee. Prior to our committee stopping visits and meeting due to COVID19, she completed required site visits as scheduled, had excellent attendance and always prepares detailed reports. Jackie is a valued member on the committee and well respected among her peers. Please let me know if you need additional information to move this recommendation forward. 6 Page 1 of 2 MaryLou Gelblum Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: MaryLou Gelblum Name Called: Home Address: 500B Oak Ave, Apt B Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919 604-6999 Phone (Evening): 919 604-6999 Phone (Cell): 919 604-6999 Email: mlgelblum@gmail.com Place of Employment: self employed Job Title: Specialist - Autism, IDD Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have joined the Board of Frances G. Solty s Adult Day Program in Hillsborough, a program my sister attends. I will be applying to become an Orange County Master Gardener. I am a member of the NC Botanical Garden, and an active UNC alumni. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My sister has diagnoses of severe IDD, autism, cerebral palsy. I am her guardian. We purchased a duplex in Carrboro so she could be located right beside us forever(she resides there with a full-time caregiver). I have two advanced degrees in Special Education (PhD from UNC)and have worked in the field of IDD for decades. The duties of several jobs consisted of monitoring and reporting on the compliance of counties in providing appropriate services to persons with IDD, who had moved from institutions to their communities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I take my Guardianship duties seriously and want all persons wih IDD to receive good care. I would also like to use the knowledge I acquired in my work as a legal monitor, in a relevant way. Conflict of Interest: None that I know of. My sister is part of the Innovations Waiver and her services are monitored by Cardinal. Their work may come into conversation. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 7 Page 2 of 2 MaryLou Gelblum Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/19/2019 1:55:19 PM Date Printed: 2/21/2019 8 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee—Aug 2020 -Jul 2021 Original Date Appointed Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec I Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul MaryLou Gelblum 06/04/2019 N N N N N N N N N N N N P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Information Current Through: July 31,2021 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Autumn Cox Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Contact Phone: 919-558-9401 Rene Borghese Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/05/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Dr. Nathan Boucher Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/19/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: BOCC Elections Advisory Group Christina Hilliard Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/02/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Cheryl B. Jones Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/10/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Kelly Kester Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/12/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 26,2021 Page 1 of 1 10 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Nov 20, 2020 Application Form Profile Rene Borghese First Name Middle Initial Last Name rene.lanier.borghese@gmail.com Email Address 4500 Ridge Trail Home Address Suite or Apt Efland NC 27243 City State Postal Code What district do you live in? None Selected Mobile: 9195300639 Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title Which Boards would you like to apply for? Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted Township of Applicant Cedar Grove Property Zone County Community Involvement I currently serve on two trade related Boards: The Association of Air Medical Services and The MedEvac Foundation International. I have no current local community. Relevant Experience I am a Registered Nurse with 30 years of hospital and healthcare experience. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Science, A Bachelors Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Nursing. I believe my healthcare background aligns nicely with this Board. Rene Borghese 11 Reasons Want to Serve I want to engage in community activities. Diversity of Viewpoints Without knowing the background of the current Board, this is a difficult question to answer. Conflict of Interest None Interests & Experiences Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve. Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Past Service Demographics Some boards and commissions require membership to be racially, politically or geographically proportionate to the general public. The following information helps track our recruitment and diversity efforts. Ethnicity 14, Caucasian/Non-Hispanic Gender W Female Please select your age range F-/ 35-59 Rene Borghese 12 Page 1 of 2 Nathan Boucher Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Nathan Boucher Name Called: Home Address: 2012 Westbury Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9197170555 Email: bouchermailbox@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board of Adjustment appointee (quasi-judicial board) Town of Chapel Hill 2020-2023 Chair, Board of Directors --A Helping Hand (home care and companion not-for-profit) 2019-2022 Steering Committee Carework Network Convener/Principal Investigator VA CDA Grant Stakeholder Advisory Board, September 2018 - Appointed Member NC Falls Prevention Coalition Action Plan Workgroup, September 2019- Appointed Member North Carolina Central University, Masters in Public Administration Program Advisory Board, November 2018 - Member Durham Master Aging Plan Steering Committee, May 2019 Feb 2020 Appointed Member - Duke University Medical Center, Department of Chaplain Services and Education Advisory Board, January 2019 Appointed Member NC Institute of Medicine Serious Illness Task Force, May 2019 Jan 2020 Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a strong gerontology and geriatrics background and research long-term care issues and challenges. I am faculty in Geriatric Medicine and Public Policy at Duke University as well as a research scientist with the VA. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Ensuring high quality care for older adults and those with disabilities in our community is, in part, a community responsibility. I want to help guide these efforts for OC. 13 Page 2 of 2 Nathan Boucher Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have 24+ years of experience in health care delivery as a clinician, administrator, educator and researcher serving diverse communities. Conflict of Interest: BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have no prior background advising on election or voting strategies. I have extensive experience leading and participating on advisory boards and with stakeholder engagement. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The current elections have made it clear that ALL need an equal opportunity to exercise their voting rights. I have no agenda; I want everyone to vote and I don t ask for whom. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I work in aging and disability areas and am concerned with access to voting and representation of those who often live in the shadows of our community. I have extensive experience with managing stakeholder engagement and convening diverse communities. Conflict of Interest: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 11 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a strong gerontology and geriatrics background and research long-term care issues and challenges. I am faculty in Geriatric Medicine and Public Policy at Duke University as well as a research scientist with the VA. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Ensuring high quality care for older adults and those with disabilities in our community is, in part, a community responsibility. I want to help guide these efforts for OC. Conflict of Interest: I have 24+ years of experience in health care delivery as a clinician, administrator, educator and researcher serving diverse communities. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/19/2020 Date Printed: 10/19/2020 14 Page 1 of 2 Christina Hilliard Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Christina Hilliard Name Called: Home Address: 2311 Davis Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9194759003 Email: cshilliard@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: -Orange County Strong member and Advisory Board member-community of volunteers assisting OC residents with various emergent unmet needs; including food supply & acquisition, home necessities, supplies for school children, care kits for foster children, travel to NC communities during crisis for assistance/support -ARC of the Triangle, member and services volunteer -Garden Slug member-gardening community focus on education & networking with other gardeners -NC Board of Pharmacy licensed pharmacist Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a registered pharmacist for over 27 years and have worked in hospital, inpatient and outpatient clinics, IV admixture, chemotherapy admixture, parenteral nutrition, supervisory and management roles, and retail settings. I also worked briefly in the pharmaceutical industry providing health care provider educational opportunities. I have experience working with geriatric patients, children, and individuals with special needs. I have lived in North Carolina my entire life and have spent the last 31 years in Orange and Durham County working and raising my family. This is my home. I do not have the physical ability to hold down a full-time job due to rheumatoid arthritis, but I am excited to explore this opportunity to lend assistance in shaping the health outcomes of the residents here. I have been the primary caregiver for my own daughter for the last 25 years, cared for my mother during her battle with lung cancer, and helped many friends and neighbors in times of crisis. My own health problems help me recognize how crucial it is for good health outcomes to not only begin at home but to extend throughout the community and school environment. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 15 Page 2 of 2 Christina Hilliard I recognize that it is everyone s responsibility to assist Orange County government in providing services to citizens throughout Orange County. I am not working outside the home currently and would like the opportunity to volunteer and assist in services and areas I have been well trained in providing. I welcome an opportunity to serve Orange County. I have been blessed beyond measure in life with a loving and supportive family as well as good opportunities to advance my education. I would like to give back to my community in a way that is important and meaningful. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have worked with many different people throughout my lifetime and cannot say there is any one person with whom I cannot connect or identify with through some small avenue. I like to chew on information to process it from a variety of angles recognizing that nothing is black and white. There are important considerations and consequences in every decision. I am also a creative individual who enjoys thinking outside the box in creating solutions and solving challenging problems. Conflict of Interest: I have been involved in learning and speaking with OCBOCC and individuals in the Save Hillsborough campaign in regards to the industrial park proposal. I may be personally opposed to this project but it does not supersede any opinions I have in working with other government officials. If anything, I have learned it is vitally important to give back to my community in any way I can. You just happen to have a vacant pharmacist position that I could slide into nicely. I welcome any opportunity to give back to my community and always have. I have the time necessary to commit to the public health board and would enjoy helping fellow Orange County residents in an area I know well. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a teenager, I worked with the geriatric population at a retirement home for over 4 years, have been a registered pharmacist for almost 30 years and am a mother to 2 adult children, one with special needs. I have been the primary caregiver for my own daughter for the last 25 years and have worked and volunteered as part of the special needs community during much of this time. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I prefer to serve on the Public Health Board in the vacant pharmacist position. However, if I am not chosen for that esteemed position, I think I have a lot of life experience I can bring to this committee. As previously stated, I am not working outside the home currently and would enjoy an opportunity to volunteer and assist in services and areas I know well. I welcome an opportunity to serve Orange County, specifically my local community, in a way that is important and meaningful. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have lived in many different towns throughout North Carolina growing up and volunteered and worked with many different individuals throughout my lifetime. I enjoy working with people from all walk of life and appreciate the unique situations individuals have. A good friend referred to me recently as The Peacekeeper . I can relate to young and old, wealthy or poor, and love and appreciate the diversity that makes up this area. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/2/2020 12:22:36 AM Date Printed: 10/2/2020 16 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Aug 10, 2021 Application Form Profile Cheryl B. Jones First Name Middle Initial Last Name cheryl.jones@earthlink.net Email Address 5525 Jomali Drive Home Address Suite or Apt Durham NC 27705 City State Postal Code Home: (919) 382-5560 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q Eno Property Zone County-Rural Residential Community Involvement Which Boards would you like to apply for? Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted Advisory Board on Aging: Submitted Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I have personally cared for both of my aging parents. One of my parents was in a Nursing Home (in GA), and the other was in an Adult Care/Family Care Home in NC. I am very familiar with these models of care and would welcome the opportunity to serve the citizens of Orange County by working in and through one of these committees to improve the condition for our elderly. I am also a nurse and educator, and have experiential and clinical knowledge of caring for the elderly. Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I am passionate about ensuring the quality of care for our seniors. Cheryl B. Jones Page 1 of 4 17 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I'm not exactly sure how to answer this question, other than to say I believe that, as a society, we need to improve the care of our elderly, one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. There are few options for those with low income, people of color, and those living in rural areas. I have a strong desire to help give back and address these concerns in our community. Conflict of Interest Board #1 None that I am aware of. Relevant Experience Board #2 Same as above Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board#3 Same as above. Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range P 60+ Cheryl B. Jones Page 2 of 4 18 OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity PF Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. • Conflict of Interest 1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of interest. 2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters. 3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care. • Gifts 1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact, solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of the advisory board member's official responsibilities. 2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies, Resolutions, or Ordinances. • Code of Ethics 1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it, presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner. 6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. Cheryl B. Jones Page 3 of 4 19 10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County Board of Commissioners. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and that the board must take official action as a body. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose: 1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that property. 2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or Agency of Orange County. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for the sole purposes of this form. W I Agree Cheryl B. Jones Page 4 of 4 20 Page 1 of 2 Kelly Kester Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kelly Kester Name Called: Home Address: 805 Morelanda Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 5089349333 Email: kellymkester@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am not currently a member of any community activities or organizational memberships, but I am a member of two national professional organizations for nursing. These two organizations are the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. I am an active member of both organizations, including participation on a taskforce and regular presenter at annual conferences. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I have not served on an Orange County Advisory Board. Boards/Commissions applied for: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Quality of care is critical to anyone who seeks care. As a nurse, I understand what quality of care is in regards to clinical needs, satisfaction, and process. Also, my experience as a nurse leader has guided me towards understanding of staff and leader perspectives. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Although my nursing experience is limited to the inpatient setting, I ve had the opportunity to participate in taskforces to promote improved transitional care, which has provided me time with outpatient providers and care teams. Personally, I have had a family member in a nursing home, which afforded us peace of mind for my grandmother s safety, well-being, and socialization. Conflict of Interest: 21 Page 2 of 2 Kelly Kester Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a nurse for 13 years, and the past 6 years have been spent in nursing leadership roles. I am in my last semester of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Duke University School of Nursing and the emphasis of community involvement has helped me learn how my skills as a nurse leader can contribute to improving our community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My primary focus is on quality of care for individuals who seek or require nursing care. Workforce, skills, and process drive quality of care and I have experience in each of those realms as a nurse leader. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a nurse, I contribute leadership and clinical skills, along with the ability to advocate and build relationships. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/12/2021 2:54:34 PM Date Printed: 2/12/2021