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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-12-2024; 4 - Advisory Board on Aging – Appointment Discussion 1 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. 2 I 1 � 1 Orange Count g Y Department on Aging /C ties Robert& Pearl Seymour Center 12551 Homestead Rd. I Chapel Hill,NC 27516 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, GfiitceG g�C�� 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 3 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 4 Pagel of 2 Joanne Wilson 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: 5 Page 2 of 2 Joanne Wilson Other Comments: This application was current on: 6/18/2024 3:52:00 PM Date Printed: 7/12/2024 6 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 7 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 8 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: 9 Page 2 of 2 Donna Lee Jones Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/2/2024 10:09:54 AM Date Printed: 8/2/2024 10 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. 11 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: 12 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 13 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 14 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? 15 Page 2 of 2 Victoria Shields 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 16 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 17 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 18 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. 19 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 20 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 Wednesday,October 30,2024 Page 1 21 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 Wednesday,October 30,2024 Page 2 22 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 Friday,November 1,2024 Page 1 of 2 23 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: Friday,November 1,2024 Page 2 of 2