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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 12, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 4
SUBJECT: Advisory Board on Aging — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Application of Person Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment 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 individual is recommended for Board consideration:
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Dr. Joanne At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027
Wilson
If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals
applicable to this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Advisory Board on Aging.
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Jerry M.Passmore Center 1103 Meadowlands Dr., PO Box 8181 1 Hillsborough, NC 27278
October 15, 2024
The Honorable Jamezetta Bedford i
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Chair Bedford,
At the October 8, 2024 meeting of the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging they made a
recommendation for the BOCC to appoint Dr.Joanne Wilson to the board. Dr.Wilson is a retired
Gastroenterologist with a focus on clinical medicine and geriatric care. She is well connected in the
African American community and has been a speaker at the Centers and at local churches. She will
be a valuable asset to our board.
Thank you for considering our recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Janice Tyler, Secretary
Orange County Advisory Board on Aging
Visit us online @ www.orangecountync.gov/departments/aging
Like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging
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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
Tracey Holsinger Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Jeff Charles Member Male White Chapel Hill
Daniel Leonard Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
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
Jonathan Wilner Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill
Shahnaz GiGi Rashdi Member Female Asian American 60+ Eno
Jerry Ann Gregory Member Female White Cheeks
VACANT
Ana Garcia-Turner Applicant Female Hispanic 35-59 Chapel Hill
Donna Lee Jones Applicant Female White 60+ Eno
Alicia Reid Applicant Female African American 60+ Bingham Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Margaret Rundell Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill
Victoria Shields Applicant Female White 60+ Chapel Hill
Prakash Sista Applicant Male Asian American 60+ Chapel Hill
Joanne Wilson Applicant Female African American 60+ Chapel Hill
,Christine Wisnewski Applicant Female White 35-59 Cedar Grove
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Joanne Wilson
Name Called:
Home Address: 104 Stoneridge Dr.
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 919-810-2774
Email: joanne.wilson@duke.edu
Year of OC Residence: 1990
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
-Recently retired Duke faculty and physician
-Medical organizations
-Prior Board of Trustees: Durham Academy and Cardinal Gibbons
-Speaker and Seymour Center and local churches
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
MD in Gastroenterology with focus on clinical medicine and long experience of care of older
adults. Mini-fellowship in Geriatrics; multiple lectures on Aging Gut, Nutrition in the Elderly, GI
care of the Elderly.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
Interest in the care of older adults in this area, creation of environment conducive to healthy
aging.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
I am AA who was born in Raleigh and education in this area; UNC BS Chem '69, Duke MD '73.
Familiar with AA population in area, family has served area (cousin was Durham Mayor). Live in
the county, have strong connections to the whole area.
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:
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Other Comments:
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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
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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
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Page 1 of 2 Donna Lee Jones
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Donna Lee Jones
Name Called:
Home Address: 3035 Carriage Trail
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 919-732-4672
Email: Donnaleejones13@hotmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 1991
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Environment
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Advisory Board on Aging
Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board
I was involved in student government and with residential (dormitory) advising in college
(Rutgers). My experience with college student life from student leadership activities and with
government systems through my employment with federal government for 20 years both give me
insight into the needs of residential communities and with working under government system
and restrictions of allocated budgets. I have math skills and have had to create budgets for
government contracts.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I am an aging resident but still working full time at 72. Soon to be retired (8/2025) and want to
make sure the county provides resources for aging adults.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
I come from an educated background (PhD) and employment in the federal government and
have lived in a number of places in the US. NY, NJ, MA, FL, AL, LA. I also had a back condition
that mobilized me for a period of time. Would provide viewpoint of a single female aging adult
with no family in the state.
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:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/2/2024 10:09:54 AM Date Printed: 8/2/2024
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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Page 1 of 2 Victoria Shields
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Rev. Victoria Shields
Name Called:
Home Address: 16 Banbury Ln.
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone: 919-672-5054
Email: vlshields@victorialynnshields.com
Year of OC Residence: 1990
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:
Mt. Level Racial Justice Partnership, Church of the Advocate Children/Youth ministry
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
My education and work experience of many years has been in the areas of education, human
development, and clinical theology; teaching and licensed mental/behavioral health and
addiction counseling. I believe I could contribute to policy makers regarding aging well, and
support/resources needed for that.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I'd like to help maintain and continually improve services/resources/opportunities for senior
adults, helping the county community see the benefits and gifts of aging.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
As an elderly single woman, with a Euro/American heritage, living on a very modest fixed income.
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?
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board
See#1 above.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
To help stop segregating "affordable housing"folks from other county community residents.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
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See#3 above.
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: 10/3/2024 3:11:37 PM Date Printed: 10/4/2024
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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
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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&Marilyn Hohl
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
Dr. Tracey Holsinger
2 First Appointed: 06/18/2024
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/18/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
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
Mr. Daniel Leonard
4 First Appointed: 10/15/2024
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/15/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Ann Bradford
5 Vice-Chair 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
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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&Marilyn Hohl
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
VACANT
9 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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: 06/18/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2027
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Janice Tyler&Marilyn Hohl
Advisory Board on Aging Contact Phone: 919-245-4255
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. Donna Lee Jones
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/02/2024
Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
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:
Rev. Victoria Shields
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/03/2024
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: Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Janice Tyler&Marilyn Hohl
Advisory Board on Aging Contact Phone: 919-245-4255
Dr. Joanne Wilson
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 06/18/2024
Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County
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:
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