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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-09-2021 Virtual Work Session; Item 8 - Board of Health – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 9, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 8 SUBJECT: Board of Health —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Board of Health. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Tony Whitaker Professional First Full Term 06/30/2024 Engineer NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None 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 Board of Health. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Board of Health Meeting Times: 7:00 pm fourth Wednesday of each month Contact Person:LaToya Strange Meeting Place: Chapel Hill and Hillsborough Alt.HD Contact Phone: 919-245-2411 Positions: 11 Length:3 years Terms: 3 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints representatives of specific health-related professions and the general public to this board. It makes policy and is charged with protecting and promoting the public health in Orange County. To learn more about this Board,go to the following web address:http://www.co.orange.nc.us/health/index.asp Dr. Lee Pickett 1 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Brian Crandell 2 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Pharmacist Number of Terms: Jessica Frega 3 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 06/16/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Citizen/Commissioner Appointment Number of Terms: 2 Dr. (Ph.D.) Shielda Rodgers 4 First Appointed: 05/14/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Nurse Number of Terms: 1 Dr Bruce Baldwin 5 First Appointed: 06/20/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Optometrist Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Alison Stuebe 6 First Appointed: 06/18/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Citizen/commissioner appointment Number of Terms: 1 Tuesday,August 24,2021 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Board of Health Meeting Times: 7:00 pm fourth Wednesday of each month Contact Person:LaToya Strange Meeting Place: Chapel Hill and Hillsborough Alt.HD Contact Phone: 919-245-2411 Positions: 11 Length:3 years Terms: 3 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Professional Engineer Number of Terms: Keith Bagby 8 First Appointed: 05/15/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/04/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Citizen/Commissioner Appointment Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Sam Lasris 9 First Appointed: 03/18/2014 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 06/04/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Dentist Number of Terms: 3 Dr Aparna Jonnal 10 First Appointed: 06/18/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 06/18/2019 Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Physician Number of Terms: 1 Jean Hamilton 11 First Appointed: 12/15/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/15/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C. Number of Terms: Tuesday,August 24,2021 Page 2 4 4#�-')r ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. August 26,2021 Tara May Deputy Clerk to the Board Orange County Board of Commissioners 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough,NC 27278 RE: Engineering Position Appointment Dear Tara, This letter is to affirm that,on August 25,2021,the Board of Health recommended the appointment of Tony Whitaker. This seat was vacated by Timothy Smith. We are sincerely requesting placement on the BOCC's next meeting agenda. The Board of Health all agreed that his background and experience would be very beneficial to the board. Let me know if you need anything further. Sincerely, ,La J o#a. Shange La Toya Strange Administrative Assistant Cc: Quintana Stewart Sam Lasris—Chair Bruce Baldwin Co-Chair Laura Jensen 5 Page 1 of 1 Tony Whitaker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Tony Whitaker Name Called: Home Address: 217 Aurora Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-943-8418 Email: twhitaker511 @yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 1991 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Site Selection Committee for Habitat for Humanity Orange County Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Hearing Panel for Orange County Animal Services; Board of Adjustment; Board of Health Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a practicing licensed professional engineer and have previous multi-term experience on the Orange County Board of Health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to contribute to our community s well-being, particularly to address health disparities that exist due to inequities, racial and otherwise. I know that the Board of Health is uniquely able to address these issues and is already actively involved in this important work. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I ve noticed that the Board of Health currently has much more minority and female representation than during my previous terms, and I feel that my majority-male perspective in this environment would serve as an instrument of balance rather than dominance. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/12/2021 8:55:09 AM Date Printed: 4/14/2021 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: LaToya Strange Board of Health Contact Phone: 919-245-2411 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: Dr. Timothy Ives Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/07/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Ms Shawnee Seese Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: David Singer Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/03/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Dr. Diane Uzarski Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/22/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Tony Whitaker Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/12/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 26,2021 Page 1 of 2 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: LaToya Strange Board of Health Contact Phone: 919-245-2411 Dr. Peggy Wilmoth Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/03/2020 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,August 26,2021 Page 2 of 2 8 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: 9 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 10 Page 1 of 2 Timothy Ives Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Timothy Ives Name Called: Home Address: 5502 Bradshaw Quarry Road Efland NC 27243-9615 Phone: 9195632246 Email: timothy_ives@med.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 1981 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chair, UNC System Faculty Assembly. Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and School of Medicine, UNC-CH North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Member, UNC System Equity Task Force Member, Committee on the Controlled Substances Reporting Advisory Board, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 2005 a€" present I can provide far more if needed. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Board of Health, Orange County Health Department, 1991-2000; Chair (1995-2000). Orange County Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee (1992-97). Health Department Representative, UNC Hospitals Managed Care Committee (1997-98). Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Please see above. I previously served on the board of Health, and have been a practicing pharmacist since 1979. Doctor of Pharmacy, practicing in ambulatory care. M.P.H., in health policy, from Gillings School of Public Health. Practice experience in managing patients dealing with opioid dependency Service of various state task forces related to public health issues (see above). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve Orange County, especially the areas within it that are more likely to be at risk for greater health disparities. Also, to be prepared to address the arising health care issues that our citizens experience. 11 Page 2 of 2 Timothy Ives Also, you need a pharmacist on the Board, one who knows the health systems in which we live. I owe more to my community, to imp[rove their quality of, as well as the equitable level of living, than I can repay. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: While I both live and work in Orange County, I have been a resident of one of the rural townships, and can offer the perspective of those, of all diverse community groups, who may not be as well served as those who reside in the larger cities of the county. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/7/2020 7:48:47 PM Date Printed: 8/11/2020 12 Page 1 of 4 Shawnee Seese Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Shawnee Seese Name Called: Home Address: 112 NC 54 Apt X4 Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 9199048490 Email: shawneeseese@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently serve as Secretary of the Orange County Board of Elections. I am very active in various non-profit organizations, providing support in organizational development, coalition building and sustainability. The most recent with the Board of Club Nova in Carrboro. I have been asked to be a part of their advisory committees until I am appointed officially in the summer. I mentor young adults attending college in personal development and support them on their journey when I can. I am a global development consultant and work with international organizations and governments as opportunities arise. I have a growing attachment to this community and would welcome any volunteer opportunity to serve. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: My only official appointment is as Secretary of the Orange County Board of Elections. I do not have any current official duties on Orange County Advisory Boards, this would be my first opportunity. Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have over 25 years experience working with communities and special population groups domestically and internationally. My career highlights include increasing awareness and reducing alcohol and substance abuse, teen pregnancy, school dropout, and violence. I ve assisted nongovernmental organizations and governments in strategic planning to address critical needs in mental health services expansion, substance abuse services expansion, suicide prevention, improving law enforcement response and even community policing relations, as well as other social issues that contribute to public health. I ve served with the Health Resources and Services Administration since 2010, providing consult work in reviewing major grants addressing vital health and human needs. I have a keen understanding of financial trends within government agencies and how it effects community 13 Page 2 of 4 Shawnee Seese strategies. I worked with the President s Task Force on 21st Century Policing in the Obama Administration and contributed through conducting topic research and synthesized and analyzed thousands of data from verbal and written testimony, contributing to the President s Report. My education includes a Bachelors degree in management and organizational development, MBA in Finance, and currently a PhD Candidate in Public Policy and Administration scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2020. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to serve because I have a responsibility to further the work of human relations, as a member of this community. I believe in empowering people and community groups to make a difference and to ensure that opportunities for personal growth can be achieved. It is an honor to serve my community and I believe my extensive experience in various social justice issue contributes insight into effective community responses and strategies providing another voice at the table. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring with me 25 years of diverse experience in working with underserved and marginalized population groups in the United States as well as internationally, bringing about awareness and putting forth solutions that address equality and justice. I have also worked within depressed regions with people who are underrepresented and have little resources. i.e. people with disabilities, gender-based violence, alcohol and substance abuse prevention among youth, community policing. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 3 of 4 Shawnee Seese Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have over 25 years experience working with communities and special population groups domestically and internationally. My career highlights include increasing awareness and reducing alcohol and substance abuse, teen pregnancy, school dropout, and violence. I ve assisted nongovernmental organizations and governments in strategic planning to address critical needs in mental health services expansion, substance abuse services expansion, suicide prevention, improving law enforcement response and even community policing relations, as well as other social issues that contribute to public health. I ve served with the Health Resources and Services Administration since 2010, providing consult work in reviewing major grants addressing vital health and human needs. I have a keen understanding of financial trends within government agencies and how it effects community strategies. I worked with the President s Task Force on 21st Century Policing in the Obama Administration and contributed through conducting topic research and synthesized and analyzed thousands of data from verbal and written testimony, contributing to the President s Report. My education includes a Bachelors degree in management and organizational development, MBA in Finance, and currently a PhD Candidate in Public Policy and Administration scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2020. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to serve because I have a responsibility to further the work of human relations, as a member of this community. I believe in empowering people and community groups to make a difference and to ensure that opportunities for personal growth can be achieved. It is an honor to serve my community and I believe my extensive experience in various social justice issues as it often relates to public health and prevention, contributes insight into effective community responses and strategies providing another voice at the table. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring with me 25 years of diverse experience in working with underserved and marginalized population groups in the United States as well as internationally, bringing about awareness and putting forth solutions that address equality and justice. I have also worked within depressed regions with people who are underrepresented and have little resources. i.e. people with disabilities, gender-based violence, alcohol and substance abuse prevention among youth, community policing. Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 4 of 4 Shawnee Seese Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 7 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have over 25 years experience working with communities and special population groups domestically and internationally. My career highlights include increasing awareness and reducing alcohol and substance abuse, teen pregnancy, school dropout, and violence. I ve assisted nongovernmental organizations and governments in strategic planning to address critical needs in mental health services expansion, substance abuse services expansion, suicide prevention, improving law enforcement response and even community policing relations, as well as other social issues that contribute to public health. I ve served with the Health Resources and Services Administration since 2010, providing consult work in reviewing major grants addressing vital health and human needs. I have a keen understanding of financial trends within government agencies and how it effects community strategies. I worked with the President s Task Force on 21st Century Policing in the Obama Administration and contributed through conducting topic research and synthesized and analyzed thousands of data from verbal and written testimony, contributing to the President s Report. My education includes a Bachelors degree in management and organizational development, MBA in Finance, and currently a PhD Candidate in Public Policy and Administration scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2020. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I want to serve because I have a responsibility as a member of this community to further the work of ensuring quality of life through public health and prevention. My career has deeply embedded roots in public health issues, such as alcohol and substance abuse prevention, gender-based violence prevention, homelessness, poverty eradication, and even waste management and sanitation to name a few. I often have used epidemiological prevention models to increase awareness to a problem and moving communities toward being more active in collaborative problem solving. Conflict of Interest: I bring with me 25 years of diverse experience in working with underserved and marginalized population groups in the United States as well as internationally, bringing about awareness and putting forth solutions that address various public health issues. I have also worked within depressed regions with people who are underrepresented and have little resources. i.e. people with disabilities, gender-based violence, alcohol and substance abuse prevention among youth, community policing. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/10/2020 11:07:50 AM Date Printed: 1/13/2020 16 Page 1 of 2 David Singer Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: David Singer Name Called: Home Address: 8807 Galax Ct. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 410-294-9035 Email: tdsinger@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Youth sports coach (Baseball, Soccer, Basketball) North Carolina Bar Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience as a health law attorney, having represented a hospital and healthcare providers in private practice and in working as in-house counsel for a national home health agency and a regional orthopedic care provider. I believe that this background and experience has provided me with a unique perspective on the various forms healthcare delivery, and the issues and challenges that local communities face. I hope to offer this experience to the Board and the community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to be more active in the community and use my education and experience to help address important healthcare issues and initiatives in my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 17 Page 2 of 2 David Singer Commission for the Environment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I studied environmental law and served as an environmental attorney from 2005-2007. Toward that end, issues impacting the environment and social responsibility have been an interest of mine during my professional career. I am also an avid outdoorsman and spend as much time as I can enjoying our environment. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to use my experience and education to serve our community and work to strengthen the environmental stewardship of the County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am fortunate in to have lived and worked as a practicing attorney throughout the eastern United States in both urban and rural communities; having lived in Vermont, Western New York, throughout the Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD metro areas, and currently reside in Chapel Hill. These experiences, I feel, give me a unique ability to appreciate the diversity of viewpoints arising from the Chapel Hill community, particularly as they relate to differing viewpoints from individuals and businesses with diverse racial, gender and socio-economic backgrounds. Just as important as it is to bring a diversity of viewpoints, it is important to be able to understand how differing viewpoints are formulated from community members and how these different viewpoints can be analyzed before decisions are made or actions taken. Toward that end, my experience as a litigation and regulatory attorney have provided me with the tools to engage in civil discussion, critical thinking and thoughtful decision making by reviewing and evaluating diverse viewpoints and, when necessary, amicably resolve disputes. I was trained and practiced for many years as an Environmental Attorney and believe I can bring a diversity of viewpoints on environmental conservation and stewardship that I have acquired representing national and multi-national companies in a variety of environmental issues and counseling those companies in environmental rules, laws and statutes. Topics such as water conservation, urban development and land use management are areas of particular interest and with which I have had exposure during my career. Currently, I work as a corporate attorney for a 174 year old international agriculture company with deep roots in North Carolina and as such, I have a profound appreciation for the agriculture industry that serves as the backbone of North Carolina's diverse heritage. This will enable me to truly appreciate a diversity of viewpoints on many issues facing the North Carolina community. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/3/2020 Date Printed: 2/3/2020 18 Page 1 of 2 Diane Uzarski Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Diane Uzarski Name Called: Home Address: 341 Fox Hill Farm Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9199435450 Email: diane.uzarski@duke.edu Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Democrats, St. Mary s Precinct Duke Catholic Center, Board of Advisors Triangle Land Conservancy - member 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 an RN for 39 years in a variety of acute care, public health, research, and education roles. In addition, I have served as a member of the San Francisco Tenderloin YMCA, and currently serve as a board member and Strategic Plan committee chair of the Duke Catholic Center. Having received both a master of public health (in health policy) and a doctor of nursing practice degree, I have a broad understanding of public health, population health, health disparities and inequity. I have extenisve experience in health care program development and implementing strategic plans. I currently chair a strategic plan committee as a current board member of the Duke Catholic Center, and implement the strategic plan at the Duke University School of Nursng. I have a thoughtful and balanced approach to teamwork and problem solving, and work hard to understand diverse opinions and negotiate for positive results. My experience in many sectors of healthcare and broad understanding of social problems would allow me to be effective in this position. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Since i received my doctor of nursing practice degree in 2015, 1 have become interested in serving in local government on a board of health. I love Orange County, and would like to use my expertise to contribute to the health of our community. Since my child is grown and in college, I have the extra time in my schedule to serve in this capacity. 19 Page 2 of 2 Diane Uzarski Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Those who know me personally and professionally would support that I am a balanced and thoughtful person who appreciates civil discourse and intellectual discussion around various issues. My personal journey into my own leadership and personal development have helped me to increase my self-awareness and importance of effective communications, and how to deal effectively with conflict. I am a mature person who works in organizational leadership, and i expect healthy dialogue about issues. Diversity of opinion results in a healthier outcome and organization. Conflict of Interest: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/22/2020 8:37:05 PM Date Printed: 1/27/2020 20 Page 1 of 2 Peggy Wilmoth Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Peggy Wilmoth Name Called: Home Address: 211 Edgewater Circle Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-966-9905 Email: wilmothmc@aol.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange County Veterans Memorial Task Force Retired Major General, US Army Reserve Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None; previously served on one in Mecklenburg County Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I m a nurse Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I have a broad background on which to pull for this board Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: First and foremost, I am a nurse and in the course of my career I have taught public health nursing and as part of this teaching experiences, was engaged in a very diverse community in Kansas City, MO, and in Atlanta, GA. I have had myriad life experiences that would allow me to contribute to diversity of viewpoints, but also importantly, to listen to other's views. My military experiences required me to listen and work with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead to effective team performance. Social justice is a component of the nursing profession that I would bring to the Board's discussions as well as my experiences in working and living in highly diverse communities prior to my move to Chapel Hill in 2017. 1 have a policy background, both health policy and military policy, and am versed in the nuances of policy and analysis of policy outcomes. Any effort to prioritize housing needs would need to be done within regulatory and legislated policy guidelines. Conflict of Interest: 21 Page 2 of 2 Peggy Wilmoth Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I m a nurse Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Ensuring access to high quality health is a priority for my profession; we are also the largest of the health professions, I see that the current vacancy is for a Veterinarian. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a nurse Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: It aligns with my professional background Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/3/2020 Date Printed: 1/3/2020