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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 05-30-2024; 4 - Advisory Board on Aging – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 30, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: Advisory Board on Aging — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Persons Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging. BACKGROUND: The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between older adults of the County and County government. It is charged with promoting needed services, programs, and funding that impacts older residents. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Jerry Ann Cheeks Second Full Term 06/30/2027 Gregory Dr. Tracey At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 Holsinger If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. 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 2 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 appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging. o, � I q � Orange (ounty Department on Aging OCtdf055 ppSS1{l6lItt�S Robert& Pearl Seymour Center 12551 Homestead Rd, I Chapel Hill, NC 27516 r Jerry M.Passmore Center 1103 Meadowlands Dr., PO Box 8181 I Hillsborough, NC 27278 g May 17, 2024 The Honorable Jamezetta Bedford i Orange County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Chair Bedford, Thank you for your recent appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging. We inadvertently left Jerry Gregory off of our requests to have her reappointed to the board for a second term. Jerry is a valuable member of the board and has been actively involved in the implementation of the 2022-27 MAP and serves on the Community Support and Health Workgroup. We would also like to recommend that Dr.Tracey Holsinger be appointed to the board. She attended our board meeting this week. She comes eager to get involved locally in our work and brings excellent experience as a geriatric psychiatrist. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Respectfully submitted, a�iN�GG 4&t-- Janice Tyler, Secretary Orange County Advisory Board on Aging } i Visit us online @ www.orangecountync.gov/departments/aging Like us on Facebool< @ �Atww.facebool<.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging �r 4 Advisory Board on Aging Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Rachel Bearman Member Female White 35-59 Bingham Colin Austin Member Male White Chapel Hill Jeff Charles Member Male White Chapel Hill Richard White Member Male White Little River Ann Bradford Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Vibeke Talley Member Female White Hillsborough Jacqulyn Podger Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Adult Care Home&Nursing Home CAC Sandy G.Walker Member Female African American 60+ Chapel Hill James Harris Member Male African American Chapel Hill Jonathan Wilner Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi Member Female Asian American 60+ Eno Jerry Ann Gregory Member Female White Cheeks Angela Burnette Applicant Female White 35-59 Eno Ana Garcia-Turner Applicant Female Hispanic 35-59 Chapel Hill Tracey Holsinger Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Erica Janko Applicant Female White 18-34 Eno George I.Miller Applicant Male White 60+ Hillsborough Judy Miller Applicant Female White 60+ Cedar Grove Animal Services Advisory Board Allen B.Parker Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Alicia Reid Applicant Female African American 60+ Bingham Affordable Housing Advisory Board Margaret Rundell Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill Prakash Sista Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill Christine Wisnewski Applicant Female White 35-59 Cedar Grove 5 Page 1 of 2 Jerry Ann Gregory Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Jerry Ann Gregory Name Called: Home Address: 2224 Lebanon Rd Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 919-644-8172 Phone (Evening): 919-644-8172 Phone (Cell): 919-810-4397 Email: harleyphn@yahoo.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired Public health Nurse Year of OC Residence: 1973 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Meals on Wheels Hillsborough Fairfield Homemakers Club Exc. Club of Greater Durham Durham Harley Owners Group Board of Directors Public Health Corp Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Past Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. Currently serving on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Worked as a Public Health Nurse for 33 years providing services to adults most of those years, including senior centers. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Feel my experiences in past and presently would be of value. Conflict of Interest: No Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: Public Health Nurse for 31 yrs with Orange County Health-1969-2001 ; Adult Day Center Health Coordinator for 2 years Nurse Consultant for Are You Your Brother's Keeper progect with Efland Cheeks Voices 6 Page 2 of 2 Jerry Ann Gregory of Efland and UNC for 1 year 2010 Served as Guardian on behalf of Health Director for clients in Community House in Carrboro and various Rest Homes and Nursing facilities. Volunteer Experience: PTA Thrift shop; ; VA Medical Center in Durham doing data entry for Oncology Research nurses; Habitat for Humanity; Fund raising for Child Abuse Prevention Foundation in Durham; Fund raising for various charities sponsered by my Exchange Club Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee 5-6 yrs; Volunteer RN for B/P clinic at various Senior sites; Volunteer in Flu clinics offered at Senior sites in CH and Hillsborough; Meals on Wheels Volunteer since retirement in 2001; Volunteer in fund raising with Durham Harley Owners Group,Exchsnge Club of Greater Durham and American Cancer Society; Member of Public Health Volunteer Corp,volunteering as needed. Volunteer annually with Project Homelessness in providing immunizations and education. Education: H.S.; BS in Nursing; Adult Health Assestment-UNC; Various workshops on Wellness, disease prevention, couseling,etc. Adult Health assessment course/certification at UNC; Numerous classes re: Dementia, Aging, Chronic disease Other Comments: Have lived, worked and volunteered in Orange County since 1973. During my 32 years of working in Public Health I have worked in the adult community providing services and am very familiar with community and its needs. STAFF COMMENTS: Renewed application 10/09/03 for ACHCAC and Adv. Bd. on Aging. 6/16/03 for ACHCAC; NHCAC; Adv. Bd. on Aging. Originally applied 9/3/99. Applied 1/8/2012 for Orange County Emergency Services Work Group. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Lebanon Road is Orange County Jurisdiction, Efland Fire Tax, and Cheeks Township. This application was current on: 5/12/2016 Date Printed: 5/12/2016 7 Page 1 of 1 Tracey Holsinger Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Tracey Holsinger Name Called: Home Address: 108 Parkridge Ave. Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone: 919-259-4756 Email: traceyholsinger@pm.me Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a geriatric psychiatrist. My off work service obligations are currently limited to service as a deacon at my church focused on global missions. I would like more local service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a geriatric psychiatrist with interest in aging and living with dementia Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am interested in making the community more livable for older adults. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have experience in the mental health of older adults. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/3/2024 3:55:57 PM Date Printed: 4/4/2024 8 Page 1 of 2 Angela Burnette Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Angela Burnette Name Called: Home Address: 3726 Krystle Court Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9195932387 Email: angela.burnette@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1987 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of the Orange County Democratic Women s Group Actively support voting rights for all citizens. Volunteer at polling sites during elections. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Both parents had long, painful journeys to death. Majored in Biology and practice proactive health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe our society in general does not listen to our elderly. Which is a shame considering they have lives experience compared to academic history. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I want everyone to have a seat at the table and be heard. Conflict of Interest: 9 Page 2 of 2 Angela Burnette Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Both parents had long, painful journeys to death. Majored in Biology and practice proactive health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe our society in general does not listen to our elderly. Which is a shame considering they have lives experience compared to academic history. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I want everyone to have a seat at the table and be heard. Conflict of Interest: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Both parents had long, painful journeys to death. Majored in Biology and practice proactive health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe our society in general does not listen to our elderly. Which is a shame considering they have lives experience compared to academic history. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I want everyone to have a seat at the table and be heard. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/5/2022 10:16:04 PM Date Printed: 8/8/2022 10 Page 1 of 2 Ana Garcia-Turner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ana Garcia-Turner Name Called: Home Address: 411 Robin Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-612-5116 Email: amgarciaturner@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: Hispanic Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently volunteer as part of the St John Precinct's Democratic Party. Previous Human Relations Commission member (two terms). Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Human Relations Commission member at large 2017-2023 Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board As the daughter of a 95 year old mom, I believe my experiences assisting her along with my time on the HRC allow me to bring insight and help guide how best to ensure there are services/access and communication processes to the older/mature residents in Orange Co. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As a maturing resident within Orange Co, I want to both help build and plan for the aging population's needs based on available resources and current knowledge of services that improve the individual's requirements for quality of life. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a Hispanic woman, I would bring my upbringing into the conversation/discussion on how to best include and address my group's best interests. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Planning is something I do on a daily basis while working on clinical trials. From organizing the review of the studies to be undertaken and editing of the various manuals and files used to ensure the protection of humans. My role is 100% based on planning what is best for the 11 Page 2 of 2 Ana Garcia-Turner company I work for to execute the studies. As an auditor, I review the data in front of me to confirm the cleanliness and completeness of the sites conducting our studies. I believe these skills and experiences will be a value add to this commission. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As a prior HRC member at large, I've had to sit and listen to our county's residents discuss various issues, including concerns on how we as a county are changing the landscape of Orange Co. My hopes are to be part of the conversation to find a balance between the needs of our county and its residents wants/needs. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I hope to bring a range of experiences, from work skills to a woman as specifically a Hispanic woman's view point to the table. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Jury Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I hope my involvement within the HRC, my experiences as a juror, and 30+yr residency align with the role being filled Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Interest to volunteer within the county. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am a Hispanic woman. I bring a range of experiences that may different from others who are currently on this commission. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Human Relations Commission Application Date: 4/6/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am bi-lingual in Spanish and English, have a deep understanding of Hispanic/Latino cultures and have worked with a wide range of individuals through my professional experiences at Duke University. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The desire to become involved within the community I have lived in for more than 20 years . Now that my children are growing up I want to be more involved with groups and organizations that I can add value to within Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/13/2024 1:21:48 PM Date Printed: 2/15/2024 12 Page 1 of 3 Erica Janko Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Erica Janko Name Called: Home Address: 506 N. Greensboro St. Apt 34A Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 941-373-5784 Email: ejanko@live.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2019 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Friends of Residents in Long Term Care doctoral intern; North Carolina Coalition on Aging, Health Equity Committee Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a doctoral student in sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill. For my dissertation research, I am conducting an ethnographic study of the the politics of eldercare in the Triangle area. As part of this research, I have been getting involved in the advocacy work of the North Carolina Coalition on Aging and Friends of Residents in Long Term Care. More personally, I have experienced my family s challenges navigating systems of aging and eldercare. These personal experiences inform my interest in improving systems of care and aging as much as my educational and professional experiences. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am extremely impressed by the scope and variety of aging services in Orange County. At the same time, our community(reflective of the country at large), is approaching a crisis as aging services stretch to meet the needs of our aging population. I hope that by serving on this board I could contribute to improving aging services in our community. I would also hope to learn more about strengths of the existing services in Orange County by serving on this board. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would bring a sociological perspective to the board. My strengths lie in being able to connect specific issues to broader social, political, and economic structures. Though I spend most of my time thinking and learning about issues related to aging, I am a newcomer to the field and am relatively young, which might also offer a different perspective to the board. Conflict of Interest: 13 Page 2 of 3 Erica Janko If I am appointed to this board, I would like to ask permission from the County and the other board members if I could take field notes on my experience serving on the board as part of my dissertation research. If approved, I would work with the board to keep board members identities confidential. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a doctoral student in sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill. For my dissertation research, I am conducting an ethnographic study of the the politics of eldercare in the Triangle area. As part of this research, I have been getting involved in the advocacy work of the North Carolina Coalition on Aging and Friends of Residents in Long Term Care. More personally, I have experienced my family s challenges navigating systems of long-term care. These personal experiences inform my interest in improving systems of care and aging as much as my educational and professional experiences. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Adult home care is incredibly important as our communities age, but faces a wide range of complex challenges. I hope that by serving on this board I could contribute to improving care in our community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would bring a sociological perspective to the board. My strengths lie in being able to connect specific issues to broader social, political, and economic structures. Though I spend most of my time thinking and learning about issues related to aging, I am a newcomer to the field and am relatively young, which might also offer a different perspective to the board. Conflict of Interest: If I am appointed to this board, I would like to ask permission from the County and the other board members if I could take field notes on my experience serving on the board as part of my dissertation research. If approved, I would work with the board to keep board members identities confidential. 14 Page 3 of 3 Erica Janko Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a doctoral student in sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill. For my dissertation research, I am conducting an ethnographic study of the politics of eldercare in the Triangle area. As part of this research, I have been getting involved in the advocacy work of the North Carolina Coalition on Aging and Friends of Residents in Long Term Care. More personally, I have experienced my family's challenges navigating systems of long-term care. These personal experiences inform my interest in improving systems of care and aging as much as my educational and professional experiences. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Nursing home care is an important form of long-term care needed as our communities age, but faces a wide range of complex challenges. I hope that by serving on this board I could contribute to improving care in our community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would bring a sociological perspective to the board. My strengths lie in being able to connect specific issues to broader social, political, and economic structures. Though I spend most of my time thinking and learning about issues related to aging, I am a newcomer to the field and am relatively young, which might also offer a different perspective to the board. Conflict of Interest: Yes; If I am appointed to this board, I would like to ask permission from the County and the other board members if I could take field notes on my experience serving on the board as part of my dissertation research. If approved, I would work with the board to keep board members' identities confidential. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/18/2022 5:46:56 PM Date Printed: 7/19/2022 15 Page 1 of 2 George I. Miller Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: George I. Miller Name Called: Home Address: 552 Historic Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-656-5152 Email: gimillerus@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Co-owner of a relatively new (2021) business headquartered in Chapel Hill providing non- medical care to seniors in Orange County and surrounding areas. Member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church's Caregiver Support Group. One third owner of The Mill in Fuquay- Varina (previous residence for twenty-two years), named Fuquay-Varina business of the year. Eight years of volunteer work with Grace Community Church on NCSU campus in Raleigh. Two years volunteer as a sponsor/advisor for the founding of a new fraternity on NCSU campus. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I have never served on any government board at any level in any capacity. I served as an active duty officer in the US Air Force for eleven years and would be a recognized as a protected veteran. Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My wife and I started One You Love Homecare of Chapel Hill in 2021, serving seniors in the area by providing non-medical personal and companion services that allow seniors to remain home as long as possible. This journey we are on began when my mother passed away in 2012, and my wife and I became the primary caregivers for my father, a retired dentist with advanced Alzheimer's. We learned a great deal about the caregiving industry, using CNAs/Companion caregivers to augment our care for my father during the time he was with us. When it was no longer safe for him to remain at our home, I conducted extensive research on memory care facilities in Wake County before finally selecting a new home for him. During his stay there, we continued to provide volunteer support to his facility and donated a number of items for the care of their patients. For caregiver training, we attended conferences designed specifically for caregivers in the Alzheimer's and dementia area, and we joined caregiver support organizations which provided ongoing support over the lifecycle of the caregiving experience into the post period after the loved one has passed away. 16 Page 2 of 2 George I. Miller Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As I've worked to build our own business, I've visited a number of adult care facilities in the area. All facilities are not the same, and many are suffering from staffing shortages leading to limited care for patients which sometimes may even lead to injury. I'm passionate about all seniors having dignity and quality care in their last years regardless of their demographic or personal situation. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? While I can't help but bring my own viewpoint to any situation or discussion, I firmly believe in the dictates of respect and kindness. Additionally, I've been a sales executive in the IT and cybersecurity solutions/services market for well over a decade managing teams ranging from local to regional to national to global responsibility. My last two positions entailed opening and managing the European market for a company, which required the ability to work in and communicate with a number of different cultures. Most recently I ran global sales for an international company where I was daily presented with the challenges for working with completely different cultures. If it matters, I have had two daughters living in Chapel Hill/Carrboro for the last twelve years. They have both been very involved in the food services industry of Orange County during this time. If anyone reading this ever ate at Panciuto in Hillsborough prior to the lockdown, they have more than likely met them both. I have learned much in the way of mutual acceptance and kindness as well as communications with my daughters over the years proving that old dogs can learn new tricks. They are the main reason we relocated to Hillsborough after downsizing. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Our current senior at home care business where I am now working full time, is private- payer/longterm care insurance only, so there is no relationship nor will there be with any government entity at any level except for our own licensing process with the State of North Carolina. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/15/2022 Date Printed: 4/19/2024 17 Page 1 of 2 Judy Miller Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Judy Miller Name Called: Home Address: 403 Jericho Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-241-3001 Email: jmiller221@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Porch program, Our Wild Neighbors, Iglesia Food pantry, Friends of Eno Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: PhD gerontological nursing with 35 years of clinical practice, teaching & research in care of older adults with focus on reducing acute delirium & pain of elders with dementia. Work with nursing home & hospital nursing staff. Directly&through development of online modules dealing with strategies to prevent& manage common problems of frail elders. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To give back in some small way to help elders &the staff trying to work under challenging situations. & now with time since retired from nursing &only working part-time. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I can advocate well for the staff& understand constraints. I also bring keen analytical skills with focus on how to evaluate data. Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 2 Judy Miller Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Please see responses with #1. In addition, I consulted on the development of the Senior Day Health Center. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Please see responses with #1 Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Please see responses with #1 Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Animal Services Advisory Board Application Date: 8/2/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Served on board previously. I have worked for 15 years in veterinary clinic with primary responsibilities being with the clients who bring their pets to us, as well as so many people who call struggling with finances. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I can be an advocate for animals, animal services staff, and our community of pet owners as well as those who are unable or choose not to care for animals. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/2/2022 6:53:00 PM Date Printed: 10/17/2022 19 Page 1 of 2 Allen B. Parker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Allen B. Parker Name Called: Home Address: 3707 Carrington Ln. Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919-697-0143 Email: nc_parkers@mac.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Union Grove UMC - member Camp Chestnut Ridge - past director, active supporter Boy Scout Troop 822 - past Asst Scoutmaster Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Not at the local level. Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board 20 years as a financial advisor with Edward Jones Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board The resources, challenges, and support networks for seniors figure prominently in my daily client conversations. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None that I'm aware of. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Past Director of Camp Chestnut Ridge Finance & Investment Committee Member, Triangle Land Conservancy Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 20 Page 2 of 2 Allen B. Parker As an avid trail runner and active supporter of the Triangle Land Conservancy, I enjoy the spaces we've set aside for recreation and healthy communities. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I interact with people of every identity on a daily basis in my professional, social, and family circles Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None that I can think of Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/8/2022 Date Printed: 2/5/2024 21 Page 1 of 3 Alicia Reid Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Alicia Reid Name Called: Home Address: 3508 Borland Road Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919-418-0032 Email: aareid1960@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently a Board member with Friends Department of Social Services and Friends of Passmore Center, both in Hillsborough. I am co-host on Aging Well Together community radio program in Orange County. I have my own talk show (Afternoon Talk With Alicia) on community radio in Orange County. My passion is discovering needed services, programs, and funding that impact older adults in Orange County. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Currently serving on the Passmore Advisory Board and MAP Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background is Health and Human Services. Attending various colleges and getting course certifications gave me understanding in society s demands for better services, programs and conditions for my aging community. My experience and knowledge about what services, programs, and funding can impact older adults reminds me that I have to be in a position to unpack information and make known what our communities offer as we all age. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Changes and factual information that has not reached aging adults as our communities continually arise with growth making communicating sometimes an issue. I hope to help make our systems in place have better solutions for offering what it takes to allow all of the changes that come about available to our community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Diversity issues in our communities can be addressed when we have a communication structure that brings our changes and differences to awareness. I'm a Black woman and can share my views as to what imbalances are known in many communities. Not being a spoke-person , but relatively known differences. 22 Page 2 of 3 Alicia Reid Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background is Health and Human Services. Attending various colleges and getting course certifications gave me understanding in society s demands for better services, programs and conditions for my aging community. My experience and knowledge about what services, programs, and funding can impact older adults reminds me that I have to be in a position to unpack information and make known what our communities offer as we all age. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Changes and factual information that has not reached aging adults as our communities continually arise with growth making communicating sometimes an issue. I hope to help make our systems in place have better solutions for offering what it takes to allow all of the changes that come about available to our community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Diversity issues in our communities can be addressed when we have a communication structure that brings our changes and differences to awareness. I'm a Black woman and can share my views as to what imbalances are known in many communities. Not being a spoke-person , but relatively known differences. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None Affordable Housing Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background is Health and Human Services. Attending various colleges and getting course certifications gave me understanding in society s demands for better services, programs and conditions for my aging community. My experience and knowledge about what services, programs, and funding can impact older adults reminds me that I have to be in a position to unpack information and make known what our communities offer as we all age. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Changes and factual information that has not reached aging adults as our communities continually arise with growth making communicating sometimes an issue. I hope to help make our systems in place have better solutions for offering what it takes to allow all of the changes that come about available to our community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Diversity issues in our communities can be addressed when we have a communication structure that brings our changes and differences to awareness. I'm a Black woman and can share my views as to what imbalances are known in many communities. Not being a spoke-person , but relatively known differences. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None Boards/Commissions appointments: 23 Page 3 of 3 Alicia Reid Human Relations Commission Application Date: 1/23/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While employed my professional developed skills from working in Human Resources as a Trainer, Employment Recruiter, and Admin Assistant. I have an extensive Sales and Customer background. Various educational courses and certificates. I have worked in cor Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Human relations, working in my community and making a point to find fairness in government for equality has always been my goal. Supporting groups an organizations that focus on the well being of all is a passion. Making a difference in bringing goodness Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/6/2023 2:24:34 PM Date Printed: 11/9/2023 24 Page 1 of 1 Margaret D. Rundell Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Margaret D. Rundell Name Called: Home Address: 2215-A Daley Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-967-3094 Email: peg.rundell@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1974 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: EZ Rider Advisory Committee; Bar Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am old. I am smart and well-educated. As an attorney I work with many older adult issues. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Fundraising and to improve the Department on Aging from a client perspective. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I don't know the viewpoints already on the board, but I am handicapped and in a wheelchair. I have spent 3+ months in a nursing home. I have extensive knowledge of the law in NC and political action. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/13/2024 12:00:00 PM Date Printed: 2/14/2024 25 Page 1 of 2 Prakash Sista Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Prakash Sista Name Called: Home Address: 302 Pitch Pine Ln. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-949-7795 Email: peetmisc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2002 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Life Member of Hindu Society of NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My training as a PhD in microbiology and my career/background as a clinical research scientist in the pharmaceutical healthcare field may provide unique perspectives to the activity of this Board's deliberations of Adult Home and Nursing care. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have experienced closely, the trials and tribulations of elder care at home and in the Nursing home, for my 90-yr old mother. The challenges are unique and opened my awareness to how complex the issues are and therefore have resolved to volunteer my services in this area. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I believe that my perspectives as a scientist can provide a measure of objectivity and scientific method in problem solving challenges that must occupy this Advisory Board. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background and training is perhaps less important for this role, but I believe that my age of 68 is more relevant to perspectives that I could bring to this Board Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board 26 Page 2 of 2 Prakash Sista My own aging and my perspectives as a clinical researcher could provide different perspectives to the activity of this Board How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As stated above, I would bring perspectives shaped by my mang decades of scientific research and scientific methods to this Board's deliberations. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My advanced graduate degree gives me the credentials to contribute to this education-centric Board activity. I also have been active in the sphere of Biotechnology for the last several decades and can provide unique biotech-industry perspectives to the deliberations of the Board. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My goal is to volunteer to the cause of educating for the future and apply my skills for the betterment of education. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My participation would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints as I am a foreign-born and educated citizen-scientist that can bring unique perspectives to the table and discussions. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2023 9:23:08 AM Date Printed: 1/2/2024 27 Page 1 of 2 Christine Wisnewski Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Christine Wisnewski Name Called: Home Address: 2545 Woods Loop Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Phone: 919-360-9591 Email: Wisnewskichristine@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Pastoral Council at Holy Family Catholic Church Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Never served before Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am an ambulatory care nurse at a clinic whose population is primarily over 65. 1 am a mother and a daughter. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I would like to learn more about Services OC provides, share it with my patient population and take what I have learned at my current position and share with the community. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Working as a nurse with gives me a unique position of understanding of the health needs of our community. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Board of Health Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am an RN who works with the aging population, I am a daughter of parents who are aging. I am a member of several community organizations with a variety of ages backgrounds. I am a mother of 4 adult children, whom I homeschooled for 17 years. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I care about the people in this community and my family and I want to serve it. 28 Page 2 of 2 Christine Wisnewski How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Working as a nurse gives me a unique position of understanding of the health needs of our community. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors 1. Please describe, generally, your reasons for wanting to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. I would like to serve on this board to contribute to the growth and conservation of resources in my community. of Directors. 2a. Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. I have not served on other boards and have not worked with budgets or management, except in my household while homeschooling for 17 years before I went back to work as a nurse. I am currently enrolled in an MBA program at UNCG 2b. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. Currently, I am an RN in an ambulatory care clinic and a member of my Parish Council. I have been a Girl Scout Leader volunteer, a boyscout parent volunteer, a youth group religious education leader. I have lived in the community and volunteered in this community for 25+ years. 3. What do you understand OWASA's role to be regarding issues of growth and development? OWASA helps to maintain the clean/safe water supply and waste treatment facilities and some recreation facilities in Orange County. OWASA provides guidance to developers related to growth and resource availablity for the community. Basically, it manages water, land and some recreation facilities facilities and protects them for future use. 4. What do do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I want to contribute to creating and sustaining a healthy environment for now and later. 5. Please indicate your availability to attend regularly scheduled meetings. I can make evening meetings. Daytime meetings may be more difficult, but, I will try to request time from my employer. 6. How would your participation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have always been interested in and concerned about environmental sustainability. I have traveled within the USA and have seen the beauty of our country. I want to keep America as beautiful as it is, and make it even better for the next generation. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/1/2024 12:49:47 PM Date Printed: 4/10/2024 29 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Advisory Board on Aging Meeting Times: 1:00 pm Second Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Janice Tyler Meeting Place: Passmore Center&Seymour Center(altnemating) Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: These positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners with certain seats allocated to the Townships and Town of Chapel Hill,Hillsborough and Carrboro.This board suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older adults of the County and the County government.It is charged with promoting needed services,programs and funding that impacts the older adults. Rachel Bearman 1 First Appointed: 05/02/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Colin Austin 2 Chair First Appointed: 06/21/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 3 Dr. Jeff Charles 3 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Chapel Hill Town Limits Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Richard White 4 First Appointed: 05/02/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ann Bradford 5 First Appointed: 03/07/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Carrboro Town Limits Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Vibeke Talley 6 First Appointed: 05/16/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 04/26/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Town Limits Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Monday,May 20,2024 Page 1 30 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Advisory Board on Aging Meeting Times: 1:00 pm Second Tuesday of every month Contact Person:Janice Tyler Meeting Place: Passmore Center&Seymour Center(altnemating) Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Positions: 12 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Jacqulyn Podger 7 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Sandy G. Walker 8 First Appointed: 04/26/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 James Harris 9 First Appointed: 05/15/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Mr. Jonathan Wilner 10 First Appointed: 05/07/2024 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi 11 First Appointed: 05/07/2024 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/07/2024 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: Jerry Ann Gregory 12 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Monday,May 20,2024 Page 2 31 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Janice Tyler Advisory Board on Aging Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Mrs Angela Burnette Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Ana Garcia-Turner Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/13/2024 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Dr. Tracey Holsinger Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/03/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ms. Erica Janko Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/18/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: George I. Miller Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/15/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Judy Miller Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/02/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Animal Services Advisory Board Monday,May 20,2024 Page 1 of 2 32 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Janice Tyler Advisory Board on Aging Contact Phone: 919-245-4255 Allen B. Parker Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/08/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Alicia Reid Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 11/06/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Bingham Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Margaret D. Rundell Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/13/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Dr. Prakash Sista Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2023 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mrs. Christine Wisnewski Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/01/2024 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Monday,May 20,2024 Page 2 of 2