Agenda 2021 05-17NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301, Wilmington, NC 28401
Julia Olson- Boseman, Chair I Deb Hays, Vice-Chair
Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner I Bill Rivenbark, Commissioner I Rob Zapple, Commissioner
Chris Coudriet, County Manager I Wanda Copley, County Attorney I Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
MAY 17, 2021 9:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chair Julia Olson - Boseman)
INVOCATION (Pastor Ron McGee, Rock Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Chair Julia Olson - Boseman)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Approval to Amend the 2021 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Board of
Commissioners Meetings for June
3. Approval of the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022
4. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Renaming of Battle Park to Hanover
Pines Nature Park
5. Adoption of Building Safety Month Proclamation
6. Adoption of Budget Amendments
ESTI MATED
MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
10 7. Community Child Protection Team Annual Report and Appointment of At -Large
Members
10 8. Consideration of the 2021 -2026 New Hanover County Master Aging Plan
(MAP) and the Older Americans Month Proclamation
30 9. Presentation of FY21 -22 Recommended Budget and FY22 -26 Capital
Improvement Plan
5 10. Committee Appointments
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes)
ESTI MATED
MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
11. Additional Items
County Manager
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
12. ADJOURN
Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move
forward until the agenda is completed.
Mission
New Hanover County is committed to progressive public policy, superior
service, courteous contact, judicious exercise of authority, and sound fiscal
management to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow.
Vision
A vibrant prosperous, diverse coastal community,
committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come.
Core Values
Integrity - Accountability - Professionalism - Innovation - Stewardship
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell
SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Special Meeting held on April 27, 2021
Agenda Review held on April 29, 2021
Regular Meeting held on May 3, 2021
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell
SUBJECT:
Approval to Amend the 2021 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Board of Commissioners Meetings for June
BRIEF SUMMARY:
By consensus, the Commissioners agreed to amend the 2021 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Board of
Commissioners Meetings for June to move the Regular Meeting slated for June 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to June 22, 2021
at 9:00 a.m.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the amendment to the 2021 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Board of Commissioners Meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended 2021 Schedule of Agenda Reuew and Regular Board of Commissioners Meetings
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
2021
Agenda Review and Regular Meeting Schedules
Agenda Review Meeting Dates and Times
Location: NHC Government Center Conference
Room 601
Regular Meeting Dates and Times
Location: NHC Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street
Room 301
Wednesday, January 13
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 28
4:00 p.m.
Monday, February 1
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 11
4:00 p.m.
Monday, February 15
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 25
4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 1
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11
4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 15
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 1
4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 5
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 15
4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 19
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 29
4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 3
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 13
4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 17
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 3
4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 7
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 17
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 8
4:00 p.m.
Monday, July 12
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 29
4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 2
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 19
4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 23
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 2
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 7
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 16
4:00 p.m.
Monday, September 20
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 30
4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 4
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 18
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 28
4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 1
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 10
4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 15
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 2
4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 6
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 16
4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 20
9:00 a.m.
Conferences:
NCACC Legislative Goals Conference, Raleigh, NC January 14 - 15, 2021
NACo Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. February 20 -24, 2021
NCACC County Assembly Day, Raleigh, NC May 19, 2021
NACo Annual Conference, Travis County /Austin, TX July 16 - 19, 2021
NCACC Annual Conference, New Hanover County, NC August 12 -14, 2021
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1 DRAFT - Revised 5/17/2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Tufanna Bradley, Assistant County Manager
CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year
2021 -2022
BRIEF SUMMARY:
At its May 4, 2021 meeting, the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) unanimously
recommended that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners allocate $92,345 in State JCPC funding for
fiscal year 2021 -2022 as follows:
• Communities in Schools - Teen Court and Mediation Program
These dollars were previously unallocated. This recommendation meets the JCPC funding priorities of Psychological
Assessments, Counseling, Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment, Community Services and Restitution, Teen Court,
Parent /Family Skill Building Program, Interpersonal Skill Building, Home -Based Family Counseling, Substance Abuse
Prevention /Education, Mediation, and Vocational Skill Training.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
• Effective County Management
■ Deliver quality service at the right time
• Strong Financial Performance
■ Proactively manage the county budget
• Superior Public Health & Safety
• Prevent and reduce opioid abuse
■ Increase access to comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment
• Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
■ Reduce or prevent community risks
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 funding recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS:
JCPC Fuding Plan
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 3
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 3
New Hanover County
NC DPS - Community Programs - County Funding Plan
Available Funds: $ $547,770 Local Match: $ $225,119 Rate: 200/c
DPS JCPC funds must be committed with a Program Agreement submitted in NC Allies and electronically signed by authorized officials.
#
Program Provider
DPS -JCPC
Funding
LOCAL FUNDLNG
OTHER
OTHER
Total
%Non
DPS4CPC
Program
Revenues
County Cash
Match
Local Cash
Match
Local In-
Kind
State/
Federal
Funds
Administration
$9,900
$9,900
I
Youth Empowerment Services
$406,345
$32,975
$163,288
$602,608
33%
STEP (Strengthening Families through Effective
Parenting)
$39,180
$8,356
$47,536
18%
Communities in Schools
$92,345
$20,500
$112,845
18%
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TOTALS:
$547,770
$32,975
$192,144
$772,889
29%
The above plan was derived through a planning process by the New Hanover County
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and represents the County's Plan for use of these funds in FY 2021 -2022
Amount of Unallocated Funds
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Discretionary Funds added
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Verified by
Designatea State Office staff Board of COMEnitasiode
Chairperson, Board of County Commissioners
or County Finance Officer
rs - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1
(Date)
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Parks PRESENTER(S): Tara Duckworth, Parks & Gardens Director
CONTACT(S): Tara Duckworth
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Resolution Approving the Renaming of Battle Park to Hanover Pines Nature Park
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County owns a 42.5 acre parcel along Carolina Beach Road which is designated for a passive park and
was commonly referred to as "Battle Park" due to its proximity to the Battle Park neighborhood. The park design was
completed in December 2020. Upon public recommendation during the design process, consideration of a name
change was brought forth. A public online survey was conducted December 31, 2020 through January 29, 2021. The
survey was promoted through the Parks and Gardens website, social media and newsletter. A total of 177 responses
were received. After removing entries containing the names of people, the list was further narrowed down by voting
from Parks and Gardens staff, Executive Leadership Team and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Staff brought
the top recommendations forward to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and received their support. Staff is
recommending the name be officially changed to Hanover Pines Nature Park priorto construction of the park.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
Effective County Management
■ Continuous focus on the customer experience
■ I ncrease transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the resolution to approve the name change from Battle Park to Hanover Pines Nature Park.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 4
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NAME CHANGE
FROM BATTLE PARK TO HANOVER PINES NATURE PARK
WHEREAS, New Hanover County owns a 42.5 -acre park parcel on Carolina Beach Road, south of
Manassas Drive in southern New Hanover County which is commonly referred to as "Battle Park"
due to its proximity to the Battle Park neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the County plans to develop the property into a passive park; and
WHEREAS, upon public recommendation during the design process, consideration of a name
change was brought forth and staff undertook the public input process requesting potential
names for the passive park; and
WHEREAS, staff brought the top name recommendations forward to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and received their support; and
WHEREAS, Hanover Pines Nature Park is in keeping with the character of the site itself; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the name be officially changed to Hanover Pines Nature Park
prior to construction of the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
approves of adopting the official park name as Hanover Pines Nature Park.
ADOPTED this the 17th day of May, 2021.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Building Safety PRESENTER(S): Nicholas Gadzekpo, Building Safety Director
CONTACT(S): Nicholas Gadzekpo and Brianna Grella, Administrative Specialist
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Building Safety Month Proclamation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The International Code Council (ICC), promulgators of the building codes used nationwide and worldwide,
sponsors International Building Safety Month to heighten public awareness of the dedication of vigilant guardians - the
building safety officials and others who work in partnership to ensure the safety of the buildings, and to stress
development of the next generation of vigilant guardians.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Superior Education & Workforce
o Support the private sector's need for talent to fill higher -wage jobs
■ Partner with businesses and education community to support talent pipeline development
• Superior Public Health & Safety
o Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
■ Increase individual resident and business preparedness for emergencies
■ Reduce or prevent community risks
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Building Safety Month Proclamation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH — MAY 2021
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, New Hanover County is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and
economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times
of natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, we achieve confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up our community through the
devotion of building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design
professionals, laborers, and others in the construction industry; as vigilant guardians they work year -round to ensure
the safe construction of buildings; and
WHEREAS, most of these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council (ICC), a U.S. based
organization as the national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization that brings together
local, state, and federal officials who are experts in the building environment to create and implement the highest -
quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, worship, play, and 2020 presented a
heightened awareness of working safely from home, with some employers adopting that model for the future; and
WHEREAS, our nation and state benefit economically and technologically from using the International Codes' as
developed through a national, voluntary consensus codes process; New Hanover County avoids the high cost and
complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted building safety and fire
prevention codes in the world; these modern codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters
such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council (ICC) sponsors the Building Safety Month to remind the public about the
critical role of our communities' largely unknown guardians of public safety —our local code compliance officials —
who assure us of safe, sustainable, energy- efficient and livable buildings that are essential to our economy and
welfare; and
WHEREAS, "Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save," the theme for Building Safety Month 2021, encourages
all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster
mitigation; energy conservation; water safety; training the next generation, and new technologies in the
construction industry; and
WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, people all over the world are asked to consider the
commitment to improve building safety, resilience, and economic investment at home and in the community, and
to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention
bureaus, and federal agencies in protecting lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 2021 will be
recognized as "Building Safety Month" in New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 17th day of May, 2021.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021:
Social Services 21 -071
Public Health 21 -072
Senior Resource Center 21 -073
Tax 21 -074
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Proactively manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the ordinances for the budget amendments listed.
ATTACHMENTS:
21 -071
21 -072
21 -073
21 -074
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 6
AGENDA: May 17, 2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the
following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety
Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
Fund: General
Department: Social Services
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -071 CFPUA Water Assistance Program
$ -
$ 1,323
$ 1,323
Total
$ -
$ 1,323 1
1,323
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -071 CFPUA Water Assistance Program
$ -
$ 1,323
$ 1,323
Total
$ -
$ 1,323 1
1,323
Prior to
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 43,075,263
Total if Actions
Taken
$ 43,076,586
Section 2: Explanation
BA 21 -071 Contributions received from a community partner for the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority ( CFPUA)
Assistance Program which assists citizens with past due accounts to avoid disruption of services. The program is 100
percent funded by community partner contributions along with contributions from the city and county. The
maximum benefit per eligible household is $500 per fiscal year. These funds may not be used for deposits.
Eligibility is based on need and funds available. Funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year are carried forward to
the next fiscal year. A contribution has been received in the amount of $1,323.00. No county match is required.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 21 -071 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2021, is adopted.
Adopted, this 17th day of May, 2021.
(SEAL)
Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1
AGENDA: May 17, 2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the
following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety
Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
Fund: General
Department: Health & Human Services Agency /Public Health
Expenditure.
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -072 COVID -19
$ -
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
Total
S -
$ 400,000
I S 400,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -072 COVID -19
$ -
$ 400,000
S 400,000
Total
S -
S 400,000
S 400,000
Prior to
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget S 15,267,589
Total if Actions
Taken
$ 15,667,589
Section 2: Explanation
BA 21 -072 budgets funds allocated by the NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health
(DPH) in support of strengthening vaccination efforts during the COVID -19 pandemic. Allowable uses for these
funds include support of vaccination clinics, training of providers, and equipping staff with needed supplies and
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contract workers will be utilized to assist county staff with these efforts. If
funds are not fully expended by the end of FY20 -21, DPH will allow the unused portion to roll forward into FY21 -22.
No new positions are being requested and no county match is required.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 21 -072 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2021, is adopted.
Adopted, this 17th day of May, 2021.
(SEAL)
Julia Olson- Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 6 - 2 - 1
AGENDA: May 17, 2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the
following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety
Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
Fund: General
Department: Senior Resource Center
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 21 -073 SRC Expenditures
$ 5,00011$
5,000
Total
$ -
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
Revenue:
Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 21 -073 Family Caregiver Grant
1 $ 5,00011$
5,000
Total
$ -
I $ 5,000
$ 5,000
Prior to
Actions Today
Departmental Budget $ 6,413,881
Total if Actions
Taken
$ 6,418 881
Section 2: Explanation
BA 21 -073 increases the budget for the Family Caregiver grant by $5,000. The Area Agency on Aging increased the
award to the Senior Resource Center (SRC) to provide caregiver respite services. The original allocation was
$30,000 and the new allocation will be $35,000. The funds have to be spent by June 30, 2021. The SRC has a
waiting list, so these funds will help provide services to those on the waiting list and provide additional respite
services to those who exhausted services earlier in the fiscal year. There is no county match required. These funds
must be used to supplement existing county funds for program activities and may not replace county funds that have
been appropriated for the same purpose.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 21 -073 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2021, is adopted.
Adopted, this 17th day of May, 2021.
(SEAL)
Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 6 - 3 - 1
AGENDA: May 17, 2021
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the
following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Strong Financial Performance
Strategic Objective(s): Proactively manage the county budget
Fund: Reappraisal Reserve
Department: Tax
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -074 Reappraisal Expenditures
$ 80,154
$ 80,154
Total
$ -
$ 80,154
$ 80,154
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 21 -074 Appropriated Fund Balance
$ 80,154
$ 80,154
Total
$ -
$ 80,154
$ 80,154
Prior to
Actions To ay
Departmental Budget $ 60,273
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 215,511
Total if Actions
Taken
$ 140,427
$ 29.5,665
Section 2: Explanation
BA 21 -074 Funds are already appropriated to Fund Balance for the Reappraisal Reserve. This budget amendment is
to pull the remaining funds, that have already been appropriated, into the current budget for expenditures related to
the reappraisal. All funds were not initially budgeted this year. These funds are needed to cover the costs of
Pictometry, which is a mapping program that assists in conducting the reappraisals, and to pay for contract
appraisers.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 21 -074 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2021, is adopted.
Adopted, this 17th day of May, 2021.
(SEAL)
Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 6 - 4 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Regular
DEPARTMENT:
Health and PRESENTER(S): The Honorable Judge J. H. Corpening, 11, Chair and Neesha
Human Services Allen, Co- Chair, Community Child Protection Team
CONTACT(S): Mary Beth Rubright, Assistant Director of Social Services and Tonya Jackson, Director of
Social Services
SUBJECT:
Community Child Protection Team Annual Report and Appointment of At -Large Members
BRIEF SUMMARY:
This is the annual report of CCPT findings of gaps and barriers in services to families; and recommendations.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Deliver quality service at the right time
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
See recommendations embedded in power point. Accept report and make recommended appointments.
ATTACHMENTS:
Annual CCPT Report
CCPTAnnual Letter
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Accept report and make recommended appointments.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Accepted report and approved recommended appointments 5 -0.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 7
Community Child Protection Team
(CCPT) Annual Report
Judge J. H. Corpening, Chair
Neesha Allen, Co -Chair
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New Hanover County ITEM: 7 - 1 - 1
2020 Accomplishments:
• Community Education on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect - Training provided to Sexual Abuse
Response Team, Smart Start, New Hanover County Schools, law enforcement, Coastal Horizons,
and NHC Foster Parent Association on how to recognize, respond, and report child abuse and
neglect.
• Monthly CCPT case reviews — Despite the COVID 19 pandemic our CCPT team reviewed eleven
complex child welfare involved families to formulate strategies to address gaps in services and
barriers to child protection.
• Infant Safe Sleeping Tips — Pamphlet updated and distributed to caregivers of infants.
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Lack of consistent, accessible, effective
mental health and developmental
disability services
• Difficulty accessing inpatient treatment for stabilization
• Limitations for coverage by both Medicaid and private insurance
• Need for more school based mental health services
• Limited accessible services for caregivers and children with co- occurring mental
health and developmental disabilities
• Upon placement of children in DSS custody, parents lose Medicaid coverage,
resulting in lack of access to critical services
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Recommendations:
• Expand private insurance coverage for mental health services
• Expand state funding for mental health and developmental disability services
• Improved oversight of Medicaid providers by Trillium
• Provide ALL schools with mental health therapists
• Approve Medicaid Expansion
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Substance Misuse - Involved Families
Prevalent contributory factor in child maltreatment resulting in:
• Child fatalities (including fatalities resulting from unsafe sleep practices)
• Parental incarceration
• Infants born addicted to controlled substances
• Neglected and unsupervised children
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Recommendations
• Community awareness through education regarding intervention and safe sleep practices
• Continue collaboration with community partners to develop policy and procedures to ensure child
safety
• Advocate for legislation mandating improved oversight of medication providers and effective
assessment and treatment services
• As COVID 19 impacts are lessened, clinical services should return to face to face contact
• Advocate for legislation granting Child Welfare Social Workers access to the NC Controlled
Substance Reporting System (CSRS) in order to enable accurate assessment of the extent of a
parent's use of prescription drugs and the impact of that use on child safety
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Lack of Affordable Non - Subsidized Housing
• Working poor are not eligible for housing assistance
• Numerous affordable housing complexes damaged by Hurricane Florence resulted in the
displacement of hundreds of families; those units have not been repaired or replaced
• Several consecutive years of increases in market rate for rental properties
• Lack of affordable, adequate housing in New Hanover County, results in:
➢ families forced to live in unsafe neighborhoods
➢ multiple families residing in a single residence
➢ homelessness
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Recommendations:
• Provide funding to community agencies to develop innovative housing initiatives and solutions
that meet the needs of all our populations, particularly the working poor
• Require strict enforcement of housing regulations
• Advocate for increased federal housing subsidies
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Service barriers for undocumented families
• Systemic barriers exist for undocumented families to access services to meet the basic
needs of their children including:
➢ Medical care
➢ Dental care
➢ Mental health treatment
➢ Housing
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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Recommendations:
Ensure that basic needs for ALL children are met, regardless of citizenship, through advocacy
at the local and state level
Health and Human Services Department, Social Services
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COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
New Hanover County
1650 Greenfield Street - -- P.O. Drawer 1559 Wilmington, NC 28402
Telephone (910) 798 -3575 - -- Fax (910) 798 -3491
Mandated Members and
Current Representatives
Director, NHC HHS, Social Services
Tonya Jackson
Assistant Director, NHC HHS, Social
Services
Mary Beth Rubright
Law Enforcement
NHC Sheriff s Office - Chawana Moore
Wilmington P.D. - Melissa Moore;
Andrew Swenson
District Attorney's Office
Lance Oehrlein
NHC Community Action, Inc. - Vacant
NHC Schools
Tanya Jordan
NHC HHS Board Designee
Dr. Virginia Adams
Mental Health Professional
Kim Heck
Guardian ad Litem
Linda Bialaszewski
NHC HHS, Health
Carla Turner
NHC Health Care Provider
Dr. Pam Taylor
Additional Members
Emergency Medical Services Provider
NHRMC — Neesha Allen
5th Judicial District Court Judge
J. H. Corpening, Chief
County Medical Examiner
Jeff Probst
Local Child Care Facility
NEC Smart Start — Jane Morrow
Local Mental Health Provider
Coastal Horizons - Ryan Estes
UNCW AngieVandenberg
Current At -Large Appointees of the
Board of Commissioners
Domestic Violence Shelter and
Services, Inc.
Lauren Daley
5" Judicial District Chief Court
Counselor DJJ, DPS
Robert J. Speight
Executive Director, Carousel Center
Amy Feath
NHC Community Justice Services
Chris Preston
NHC Emergency Management/911
Steven Still
May 17, 2021
Ms. Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Chair Olson - Boseman:
This annual report is being submitted by the New Hanover County Community
Child Protection Team (CCPT) to meet state law that was established in response
to Executive Order 142 in May 1991. The purpose of CCPT is to identify and
address gaps or deficiencies in services and resources for children and families,
as well as build public awareness through multiple resources, including providing
our findings and concerns for your information and support via this annual report.
Child abuse and neglect are extremely complex social problems that require well -
planned strategies for prevention and communities that are responsive to these
problems. Our report is intended to provide a starting point for you and others
who care about "our" children and families. There is no single answer or
approach that can prevent child abuse in our county. However, we are encouraged
that the information contained in this report will provide you with valuable
information in order to make the best decisions on behalf of our children.
Twenty -one local agencies represent our CCPT. During 2020, these agencies met
15 times and extensively reviewed select cases. These cases were selected as they
represented serious unmet needs of families in New Hanover County who were
receiving services as they were unable to meet the needs of their children. These
case reviews also serve to bring to the surface underlying problems that impact
the entire community. Unfortunately, the recurring identified gaps and barriers
are basically the same as we have brought before you over the past several years.
In addition to those members mandated and designated by NC G.S. 7B 1406 on
our letterhead, the statute provides for appointment by the county commissioners
of an additional member from and up to five at -large members. We request your
approval of these appointments for May 2021 through May 2022.
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• At -Large Members:
Lauren Daley, Executive Director, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
Robert J. Speight, 5th Judicial District Chief Court Counselor
Amy Feath, Executive Director, Carousel Center
Chris Preston, Youth Empowerment Services Manager, New Hanover County Community Justice Services
Stephen Still, Director, New Hanover County Emergency Management
We recognize the challenges you address every day on behalf of the citizens of New Hanover County and thank you for
this opportunity to present our report. We ask that you designate these unmet needs as priorities in your contacts with state
and/or national government representatives and in your local decision making. The CCPT member agencies are committed
to continuing to work with you to promote child safety and prevent child maltreatment.
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NHC 'Community Child Protection Team
Neesha Allen, Co -Chair
NHC Community Child Protection Team
' The duties and responsibilities of CCPT were adopted as North Carolina Administrative Code 411.0400. The original purpose and
composition of the team were further formalized and expanded by G.S. 713 1406, effective July 1, 1993.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Senior Resource PRESENTER(S): Amber Smith, Senior Resource Center Director and Andrew
Center Zeldin, Social Worker Supervisor
CONTACT(S): Amber Smith
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the 2021 -2026 New Hanover County Master Aging Plan (MAP) and the Older Americans Month
Proclamation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County has developed its first ever five -year Master Aging Plan (MAP) that will help shape the resources
and services for older adults who have a wide range of needs, now and into the future. The MAP was developed from
the community needs assessment, community focus groups and work groups' feedback as well as population data. The
MAP contains 4 focus areas that includes broad goals and objectives, with corresponding implementation strategies.
The 2021 -2026 Master Aging Plan (MAP) will help ensure New Hanover County has a comprehensive and coordinated
approach that supports and fosters lifelong community engagement and well- being. The plan will:
• Connect our older adults with the community and with one another, ensuring they have the right
resources at the right time
• Create a guide that is inclusive, diverse, age - friendly, and strategic that offers more opportunities for our
older adults to create their own
journey and live well; and
• Empower our residents to contribute to the community, stay active and thrive here in New
Hanover County.
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation's observance of Older Americans Month (OAM).
The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength." The Senior Resource Center is requesting that New Hanover
County follow the federal and state proclamations to proclaim May 2021 as Older Americans Month.
Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their
stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults
and the Aging Network, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong
communities.
Older Americans Month helps remind us that we must ensure all older Americans can live and age with dignity. We are
committed to ensuring older Americans can easily access appropriate services they need to stay safe and healthy as
they age.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
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o Effective County Management
■ Deliver quality service at the right time
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentation and adopt the 2021 -2026 New Hanover County Master Aging Plan and the Older Americans Month
proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
2021 -2026 New Hano\er County Master Aging Plan
Older Americans Month Proclamation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Heard presentation and adopted the 2021 -2026 New Hanover County Master Aging Plan and the Older Americans
Month proclamation 5 -0.
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New Hanover County Master Aging Plan
Table of Contents
Messagefrom the Chair ................................................................................. ..............................3
Message from the Senior Resource Center Director ................................... ..............................4
ExecutiveSummary ......................................................................................... ..............................5
Goalsand Objectives ....................................................................................... ..............................7
Missionand Vision ......................................................................................... .............................10
Developmentof the Plan ............................................................................... .............................10
Demographics................................................................................................ .............................15
Focus Area Goals, Strategies and Indicators ................................................ .............................24
Conclusion...................................................................................................... .............................33
Acknowledgements....................................................................................... .............................34
Appendix......................................................................................................... .............................36
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AUTHORSHIP:
"The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center's
Master Aging Plan is the first of its kind for the county and
in the entire Cape Fear region. I am incredibly proud to
see that our staff is leading the way to ensure that older
and aging adults in our community have the support they
need and deserve. I am passionate about this plan and the
immeasurable value it will bring - security, health, and
well -being for our residents now and into the future."
CHAIR JULIA OLSON - BOSEMAN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER STAFF
Amber Smith - Director
Andrew Zeldin - Social Work Supervisor
Ellen Connor- Nutrition Supervisor
Tom Pacelh- SRC Transportation Coordinator
NEW HANOVER COUNTY STRATEGY
Jennifer Rigby
Eliza Baldwin
UNCW GERONTOLOGY INTERN
Renee Dumont
Special thank you to the New Hanover County Office of Strategy, Communications & Outreach,
and the Orange County Department of Aging for their MAP guidance.
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Message from the Senior Resource Center Director
Are you thinking about your future and what you'll need to live a full life? Are you
planning for your retirement? Do you use services through the Senior Resource Center
or another aging provider? Do you care for a loved one who is aging?
If you answered yes to any of those questions (which everyone over 50 should!), then I
hope you will participate in our first ever strategic and comprehensive Master Aging
Plan for New Hanover County.
Our goal is to have an age - friendly community and a strategic plan that will meet the needs of our residents,
promote healthy aging, independence, and community engagement, and provide a coordinated system of
service delivery.
Aging should be everyone's business, whether it is a family member, friend, or you that is — or will soon be —
an older adult. We are all aging. And aging should be celebrated, valued and not feared. But we have to be
smart in how we plan to meet the needs for our diverse older adult community members for generations to
come.
The aging population is growing considerably — both in New Hanover County and the United States. Some call
it the "silver tsunami" or the "graying of America." Already in New Hanover County, there are more residents
over the age of 60 than under the age of 17. And these changing demographics will increase beyond the
coming decade. In fact, it is estimated the population of older adults in New Hanover County who are over the
age 60 will have an increase change by over 50% by 2036.
In the United States, older adults are projected to outnumber children under 18 by 2035, according to the
Census Bureau projections. By 2030, all baby boomers who were born between 1946 -1964 will be age 65 or
older. So are we prepared to meet the growing needs of our older adult community?
This demographic shift will impact all areas of the service delivery system for older adults specifically in the
areas that impact social determinates of health from accessibility to long term care. So this first Master Aging
Plan is more important now than ever. It will be our roadmap and foundation to ensure we have the right and
best services in place and are prepared to meet every person's aging needs.
Thank you for helping us build a comprehensive aging plan that connects our older adults with the community
and with one another, creates a guide that is accessible and inclusive for all older adults, and empowers
seniors to contribute, stay active and thrive. Together, we will build a healthier future.
Sincerely,
Amber Smith
Senior Resource Center Director
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Executive Summary
New Hanover County has developed its first ever five -year Master Aging Plan (MAP) that will help shape the
resources and services for older adults who have a wide range of needs, now and into the future. This plan will
help ensure New Hanover County has a comprehensive and coordinated approach that supports and fosters
lifelong community engagement and well -being for New Hanover County's older adults. This plan's structure
was based on the format of the most recent Orange County Master Aging Plan and the NC Aging Services Plan,
which contains broad goals and objectives, with corresponding implementation strategies.
The Master Aging Plan (MAP) will help ensure New Hanover County has a comprehensive and coordinated
approach that supports and fosters lifelong community engagement and well- being. The plan will:
• Connect our older adults with the community and with one another, ensuring they have the right
resources at the right time
• Create a guide that is inclusive, diverse, age - friendly, and strategic that offers more opportunities for
our older adults to create their own journey and live well; and
• Empower our residents to contribute to the community, stay active and thrive here in New Hanover
County.
The goals, objectives, and strategies included in the 2021 -2026 MAP are designed with a value placed on
strong community membership and stakeholder involvement in its production. We sought open and honest
feedback from the community to help identify the priority areas for improving as an age - friendly
community. We are all aging, so the goals and objectives outlined in the MAP will affect everyone, not only
those who are older adults today. County and town governmental units, community organizations, and health
care and private service providers will be needed to coordinate efforts for seamless integration of programs
and services. This plan affects our entire community, and we will need to work together to implement it, to
ensure the success of the 2021 -2026 MAP.
The objectives and strategies listed for each goal represent the work of a variety of stakeholders throughout
the MAP planning process, including New Hanover County citizens, professionals from local organizations, and
county officials. All of these stakeholders were involved at different times during the MAP's development,
beginning in summer 2020 with creating a community needs assessment and ending in May 2021 with a
presentation of the plan to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on May 17, 2021.
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In the fall and winter of 2020 -2021, stakeholders also participated in a community kick -off event, work group
meetings, and periodic MAP Leadership and Steering Committee meetings. The inclusion of these diverse
stakeholders in developing the MAP was essential to ensure the plan meets the needs of a growing older adult
population.
In 2021 New Hanover County, our State, and the entire country faced a big challenge with COVID -19. Not very
often do you face the unique challenge of creating a 5 -year strategic plan with one of the biggest pandemics in
world history going on simultaneously. Prior to COVID -19, thousands of seniors frequented the New Hanover
County Senior Resource Center (NHCSRC) for recreation, wellness, learning opportunities, social connectivity,
nutrition, volunteerism and more. The Center was "busting at the seams" with participants on a regular basis
and was experiencing significate increases in all service areas. When COVID -19 abruptly paused our recreation
and group activities, the rest of the world stopped too!
The 2021 -2026 MAP comes at a particularly crucial point in the history of New Hanover County for a number
of reasons. For one, the population of older adults who are over age 60 is expected to increase by 54% by
2036. That isn't too far off, and we have to start planning now. Additionally, with its vibrant arts and culture
scene, beautiful geographical coastal setting, and proximity to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington,
New Hanover County has become an increasingly popular retirement destination. Achieving the goals and
objectives in the MAP is essential to preparing the county for the influx of older adults who will be using
county programs and services.
The Master Aging Plan will be New Hanover County's "roadmap" to deliver comprehensive and
coordinated aging services in the years to come. It will be a living, breathing plan that will guide the resources
provided by the county to support and foster lifelong community engagement and wellbeing. It will also serve
as a foundation for building an even more involved aging coalition in the community. Without the
participation of a variety of community members and organizations, an integrated county -wide plan will not
be successful. By working together this plan will lead to a forward - thinking approach so that older adults can
have a healthier future in New Hanover County. We want a plan that connects our older adults with the
community and with one another, creates a guide that is adaptable, accessible and inclusive for all older
adults, and empowers our seniors to contribute, stay active and thrive.
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Goals and Objectives
The following goals are New Hanover County's guiding principles in serving our older adult population.
Goal 1: Diverse and accessible opportunities for older adults and their caregivers to participate
and be engaged in their community.
Objective 1.1
Enhance and expand learning opportunities for the aging population by proving access for
social, physical, and mental engagement.
Objective 1.2
Improve communication through widespread contact and partnerships.
Goal 2: Older adults are known as valuable members and resources of the community.
Objective 2.1
Improve and enhance inclusive services for underserved communities.
Goal 3: Older adults are able to access transportation options for daily needs.
Objective 3.1
Establish transportation options are safe, reliable, age - friendly, and affordable.
Objective 3.2
Ensure transportation options meet the needs of aging adults.
Goal 4: A variety of affordable, quality housing options are located in areas that are easily
accessible to necessary resources and services for daily living.
Objective 4.1
Preserve existing housing for aging in- place.
Objective 4.2
Increase the variety and number of affordable housing options.
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Build affordable housing communities near necessary services & resources
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Develop alternative housing options.
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Goal 5: Enhanced ADA compliant, age - friendly, outdoor spaces are accessible, safe, walkable and
have convenient access to parking, benches, restrooms and technology.
Objective 5.1
Provide diversified options that improve neighborhood connectivity and accessibility.
Objective 5.2
Create universally designed spaces that improves opportunities for older adults to participate in
activities in public places.
Objective 5.3
Implement regular programmed activities and provide fixed amenities for older adults
in public spaces.
Goal 6: Necessary health and wellness services available, accessible, culturally appropriate, and
affordable to all.
Objective 6.1
Expand access to community based health services for seniors.
Objective 6 2
Improve collaboration with medical providers including primary care and specialty providers,
health system, Senior Resource Center, Area Agency on Aging, other community partners, and
free clinics.
Objective 6.3
Provide behavioral health support and programming to older adults and their caregivers.
Objective 6.4
Expand services to help older adults age in their homes and communities.
Objective 6.5
Address the problem of food insecurity and malnutrition among older adults.
Objective 6.6
Support planning and education for and fulfillment of individual goals in all stages of aging
process.
Goal 7: Older adults, their families, and other consumers in New Hanover County are empowered
to make informed decisions and to easily access available services and supports.
Objective 7.1
Increase the accessibility of information about resources, programs, and services for older
adults in New Hanover County.
Objective 7.2
Decrease the digital divide in New Hanover County.
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Objective 7.3
Provide general information related to finances, long -term care insurance, and estate planning
to older adults within New Hanover County.
Goal 8: Older adults who are seeking paid employment, meaningful volunteer experience, and
lifelong learning and education are connected with a diverse array of opportunities.
Objective 8.1
Establish effective pathways for older adults, and the people that serve them, to secure fairly
compensated employment, including traditional and alternative options.
Objective 8.2
Promote the value of an experienced workforce to local employers.
Objective 8.3
Expand enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults.
Oblectivee 8A.
Promote increased opportunities for education and professional training in aging issues
relevant to New Hanover County.
Cross Cutting Issues Identified by All Work Groups
• Aging in Place
• Communication
• Caregiver Support & Advocacy
• Digital divide
• Education of Community Based Services
• Intergenerational volunteer opportunities
• Increased access to a variety of service
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Mission and Vision
New Hanover County Senior Center Mission Statement:
To act as the focal point for aging services in New Hanover County by providing services
which promote wellness, encourage independence, and enhance quality of life for all older
persons.
A vision statement describes the "preferred future state" of a community and its stakeholders. The Vision
statement for the Master Aging Plan is the following:
MAP Vision Statement
All older adults in New Hanover County can access equitable resources that promote inclusiveness,
resilience, and a healthy lifestyle through the Senior Resource Center and partners within the community.
Development of the Plan
Plan Structure
In the summer of 2020, New Hanover County leaders tasked the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center
(SRC) with creating a Master Aging Plan in partnership with a coalition of community non - profits, healthcare
providers, and private organizations to ensure collaborative systems and resources are in place that allow
older adults in the community to age well. We set out to create a plan focused on meeting the needs of all,
not just some, of the aging population. Our goals were to be inclusive, to create accessible and much - needed
resources and services that were lacking or missing altogether, and to encourage our older adults to stay
active, connected, and engaged in our community.
The five -year Master Aging Plan will be a guide for New Hanover County that outlines some of the key
priorities our community needs to establish in order to age well. The 2021 -2026 MAP is based on a framework
of focus areas, each of which influence the quality of life for older adults in our area. The MAP was developed
by creating goals and objectives within these four areas: social engagement and inclusion, complete
communities and accessibility, superior public health and wellness, and community organizations and services.
Within the MAP, each key priority area includes a subsequent framework of resources, services and programs
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that will be essential in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to serving the aging
population over the next five years. Some of the more specific topics include:
• Nutrition
• Transportation
• Housing
• Social Inclusion
• Community Support
• Health Services
Development of the MAP took place over three phases:
Phase 1 - Engage the Community At -Large — this included a community kick -off event, completion of a
community survey, focus groups and key informant interviews, and large community virtual meetings.
Information was gathered in an effort to identify priority areas for improvement with community input.
County staff then analyzed the data.
Phase 2 — Establish 4 Work Groups — the work groups developed action plans addressing each of the key
priority focus areas identified through the community assessment and data gathering completed in Phase 1.
The work groups met a minimum of five times between February and April 2021.
Phase 3 - Create the 5 -Year Plan - utilizing data from the community engagement of Phase 1 and the focused
input from the work groups of Phase 2, the following Master Aging Plan was created. The 2021 -2026 MAP will
be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for acceptance in May 2021.
Community Needs Survey
A community survey was launched on October 14, 2020 during a community kick -off event and remained open
until December 3, 2020. The survey was intended to provide community members an opportunity to voice
their vision for aging in New Hanover County and identify future aging service needs, was available online and
paper copies were made available throughout the community. The survey was promoted to everyone in the
New Hanover County area, especially residents over 50, caregivers, and community groups. A total of 1,118
responses were collected in English and Spanish. To coincide with the community needs assessment survey,
the SRC hosted seven focus group meetings, via Microsoft TEAMS or ZOOM due to the pandemic, with a total
of 52 participants. Although turnout for the focus groups was somewhat low, likely due to COVID -19 and
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technology challenges for some who would have otherwise participated, all of the sessions generated
thorough and comprehensive discussions that revealed high levels of consensus regarding seniors' needs.
Focus group feedback and the community survey results were analyzed and used by the work groups in goal,
objective, and strategy development.
Key Informant Interviews
Throughout fall 2020, the Master Aging Plan Leadership Team conducted 34 key informant interviews with
people across New Hanover County. These key informant interviews were conducted with diverse
stakeholders from the healthcare industry, local municipalities, faith -based organizations, and other service
providers within the field of aging. The purpose of the key informant interviews was to identify areas of
concern and gather ideas for the aging population from individuals who serve or interact with older adults
regularly. In addition to gathering useful information about New Hanover County's preparedness for an aging
population, the key informant interviews were intended to generate buy -in, foster collaboration, understand
how the work of the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center intersects with that of other stakeholders,
and formulate a comprehensive vision for aging in New Hanover County over the next five years.
Information drawn from key informant interviews frequently paralleled concerns and suggestions raised by
survey respondents. However, key informants also perceived challenges and opportunities that didn't arise in
the survey data, perhaps reflecting that those affected by such challenges did not complete the survey or
perceived other issues as being more salient at the time they completed the survey.
MAP Participant Structure
In its first months, the MAP Leadership Committee determined the group structure that would guide the
development of the 2021- 2026 Master Aging Plan. Although the New Hanover County Board of County
Commissioners is ultimately responsible for accepting the plan, several other bodies were involved in
developing and overseeing the plan. The MAP Leadership Committee put together a group of key contributors
made up of representatives from county and city /town leadership, other government agencies, major
healthcare systems, faith -based organizations, non - profit service groups, and older adult advocacy groups and
persons. The MAP Leadership Committee was responsible for providing resources, strategic vision and
oversight to the development and implementation of the plan.
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Focus Areas and Work Groups
The four work group topics identified from the community assessment, key informant interviews and focus
groups were Social Engagement & Inclusion, Complete Communities & Accessibility, Superior Public Health
and Wellness, and Community Organizations and Services. Work groups met over a five - meeting sequence
from February 2021 to April 2021 in a standardized process across groups. One SRC staff member and
volunteer from another department or organization led each work group, consisting of 10 -15 community
members. UNCW graduate student assisted with facilitation and note - taking during these discussions. Work
groups were responsible for researching their designated topic area, identifying problems within that topic
area in New Hanover County, and formulating objectives and strategies to address the problem or need. The
final output from each work group was a concise list of objectives and strategies that were then filed under
the broader group goal. Below is a summary of the main discussion points of the four MAP Work Groups.
Social Engagement & Inclusion
• Physical and digital accessibility, affordability, and range of events and programs,
• Type and location of facilities and community integration;
• Promotion and awareness of programs,
• Reaching out to those who may be isolated and /or caregivers;
• Asking for feedback from older adults regarding services;
• A positive depiction and public education around aging and older adults;
• Inclusion in the community at large;
• Opportunities for intergenerational engagement; and
• Access to services and programming regardless of ability, socioeconomic status, race, gender, etc.
Complete Communities & Accessibility
• Reliable, affordable, and safe transportation options
• Establishing volunteer transportation network;
• Easier access and navigation to transportation;
• Preserve existing housing to better age in place;
• Improve collaboration among housing stakeholders and local government,
• Increase affordable housing options;
• Research alternative housing options,
• Make outdoor spaces more age friendly; and
• Improve opportunities for older adults to engage in outdoor spaces,
Superior Public Health and Wellness
• Coordination and management of service along the continuum of care;
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• Access to medical care;
• Better navigation system to meet unique needs of older adults;
• Wide array of public health services to help people age in place;
• Hunger and nutritional needs of older adults are addressed in a variety of ways and settings;
• Healthcare providers, caregivers, and patients provided with adequate education on aging;
• Programs and services to improve caregiver support;
• Behavioral health needs of older adults addressed;
• Preventative focused public health model, and
• Emergency planning is conducted with older adults in mind.
Community Organizations and Services
• Empower older adults to make informed decisions;
• Build community partnerships focused on aging,
• Easily accessible access to resources and services;
• Establish a referral network;
• Increase technical literacy and support;
• Available information on finance and long term care planning;
• Provide employment opportunities for older adults;
• Promote the value of an experienced workforce;
• Provide enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults; and
• Provide partnerships for intergenerational partnerships and programs.
Contributors
Through the community survey, key informant interviews, work groups, community meetings with providers
and older adults, and research of aging trends, the MAP leadership team identified the needs of older adults,
areas of concern specific to our community, and priorities. The MAP will allow for strategic planning to
enhance current services as well as develop new services or programs that will improve the health and quality
of lives of older adults. This will help our community strategically plan on aligning resources and partnerships
to ensure older adults have the right resources at the right time for successful aging in place. The MAP will
ensure New Hanover County, along with its partners, has a comprehensive and coordinated community
approach that supports and fosters lifelong community engagement and well- being, specifically for our
growing older adult demographic and their caregiver support systems.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Demographics of Older Adults in the United States
According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), in the United States, the population age 65 and
older numbered 52.4 million in 2018 (the most recent year for which data are available). They represented
16% of the population, more than one in every seven Americans. The proportion of older persons in the
population varied considerably by state, with some states experiencing much greater growth in their older
populations. In 2018, 51% of persons age 65 and older lived in 9 states: California (5.7 million); Florida (4.4
million); Texas (3.6 million); New York (3.2 million); Pennsylvania (2.3 million); Ohio (2 million); Illinois (2
million); Michigan (1.7 million); and North Carolina (1.7 million).
The number of older Americans has increased by 13.7 million (or 35 %) since 2008, compared to an increase of
4% for the under -65 population. By 2035, that number is expected to become 1 in 5 and older adults will
outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. The number of adults in the US age 65+ is expected to
double by 2060, reaching an estimated 98 million. As the Boomer (1946 -1964) generation ages, the US
population will experience growth in the proportions of older adults in each age group.
People age 65 and older represented 16% of the
population in the year 2018 but are expected to grow to be
21.6% of the population by 2040.
The 85 and older population is projected to more than double from 6.5 million in
2018 to 14.4 million in 2040 (a 123% increase).
Number of Persons Age 65 and Older 1900 to 2060
(numbers in millions)
100
80
60
40
20
0
94.7
80.8
56.1
1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2018 2020 2040 2060
Note: Increments in years are uneven. Lighter bars (2020, 2040, and 2060)
indicate projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates and Projections
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people 65 and
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Demographics of Older Adults in North Carolina
North Carolina ranks 9t" nationally in the number of older adults 65 and older. North Carolinians 60 and older
accounted for 23% of the state's population in 2019, but are expected to make up 27% of the population by
the year 2039. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services:
• The state has more people 60 and older than under 18 years.
• In 2019, 82 counties in the state had more people 60 and older than under 18 years. By 2025, this
number is expected to increase to 89 counties and by 2038 to 95 counties.
• In 2019, an estimated 44,306 people 60 and older migrated from other states and abroad to North
Carolina.
• In the next two decades, our 65 and older population will increase from 1.7 to 2.7 million, a projected
growth of 56 %. The projected growth among the age groups 65 -74 (29 %), 75 -84 (87 %) and 85+ (116 %)
indicates that as the baby boomers continue to age, there will be an increased proportion of older
adults in the state creating challenges for long -term services and supports.
• In 2019, an estimated 26.4% of older adults 65+ are living alone.
• In 2019, an estimated 35.1% of older adults 65+ have a disability.
• 9.1% are living below poverty and 21.4% incomes are between 100 % -199% of poverty.
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North Carolina Population Change 2019 -2039
Source: NU Uttioe of State Budget and Management, Standard Population tsti mates, Vintage 2011) & Projections Vintage'2MJ
Race /Ethnicity, age 65 and older
2019
2039
% Change
2019 -2039
Age
#
%
#
%
Total
10,487,088
0.6 %
12,706,544
1.4%
21%
0 -17
2,309,948
22 %
2,579,712
20%
12%
18 -44
3,720,591
36%
4,395,245
35%
18 %
45 -59
2,074,591
20%
2,326,862
18%
12 %
60+
2,382,240
23%
3,404,725
27%
43%
65+
1,735,619
17 %
2,705,349
21 %
56 %
85+
190,083
2%
410,591
3%
116 %
Source: NU Uttioe of State Budget and Management, Standard Population tsti mates, Vintage 2011) & Projections Vintage'2MJ
Race /Ethnicity, age 65 and older
NC
us
White
79.8%
82.9%
Black or African American
16.7%
9.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.9 %
0.6 %
Asian
1.4%
4.4%
Some other race
0.5 %n
1.8%
Two or more races
0.7 %
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino oriain (of anv race)
2.0 %
8.2 %
'As a o-/ population 65 and older Source: US Census. 2015 -2019 American Community Survey (ACS), 5 -year estimates
Demographics of Older Adults in New Hanover County
The population of New Hanover County (NHQ has more than quadrupled since 1940, increasing from slightly
over 50,000 in 1940 to over 230,000 today. The majority of New Hanover County's growth occurred in the
period following 1990 after Interstate 1 -40 was completed. The construction of 1 -40 improved access to New
Hanover County and led to the immigration of residents from other counties in North Carolina, as well as from
other states.
As the population of New Hanover County grows, its composition by age is changing. Since 1990, the 25 -44
year age group has represented the largest proportion of the total population, but this age group has
experienced a decline in its proportion of the population in the last 30 years. The 25 -44 year age group is at
risk of losing its majority to the 45 -64 year age group, which now represents nearly the same proportion of the
population. From 1990 -2010, the population in New Hanover County in general became older, with the largest
percentage increase in the 45 -64 age group population. This trend has continued and in 2018, New Hanover
County now has more residents 60+ than children under the age of 18.
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Many older adults are attracted to New Hanover County's beautiful landscape, mild weather, southern
hospitality, and economic value. As a result, with the addition of natives aging in place, there has also been a
significate increase in older adults moving from various other states to NHC and choosing to make this their
permanent retirement destination.
New Hanover County can expect its older adult population to mirror similar or have slightly higher growth
patterns to those of the state in coming years. In 2019, it is estimated that residents 60 and older made up
24% of New Hanover County's population as compared to 23% in the state. By 2039, it is projected the 60 and
older population will represent 27% of New Hanover's County population which is a change of 43.9 %;
whereas, children aged 0 -17 years will only represent 16% of the county's population. This reflects the crucial
importance of considering New Hanover County's older adult community when allocating county and
municipality resources in order to support them, as well as their caregivers and families.
NHC Older Adults Demographic Characteristics
New Hanover County's older adult population of 65+ is approximately 87% white or Caucasian, 11% black or
African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino and 1% other. The older adult population has a larger proportion of
people who are veterans at 20% as compared to the state. Approximately 30% of NHC's older adults have one
or more disabilities. Ten percent (10 %) of New Hanover County older adults are living below poverty and
16.6% of adults 65+ are living between 100% -199% poverty level. Older adults in NHC have a higher
percentage of living alone at 29% as compared to the state. NC Department of Health and Human Service
data from 2017 -19 shows life expectancy at birth for New Hanover County residents was 79.4 years, up from
75.3 years in 1990 -1992. When looking at the data, it is important to note life expectancy disparities of whites
and African Americans; the life expectancy of whites is 80.2 years and African Americans is 75.3. The life
expectancy disparity gap has made improvements since 1992 from a 7.9 -year gap to a 4.9 -year gap.
https: / /schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov /data /I ifexpectancy/
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New Hanover Aging profile, 2019
Ages
2019
# %
2039
# %
% Change
(2019 -2039)
Total
233,062
297,084
27.5%
0 -17
42,827
18%
48,795
16%
13.9%
18 -44
92,067
40%
112.134
38%
21.8%
45 -59
42,909
18%
56,617
19%
31.9%
60+
55,259
24%
79,538
27%
43.9%
65+
41,316
18%
62,933
21%
52.3%
85+
4,911
2%
10,714
4%
118.2%
Projected Growth by Age Groups (2019 -2039)
118%
80%
65 -74 75 -84 85+
References:
NC Office of State Budget and Management, Vintage 2019, population
projections, Vintage 2039. http: / /www.osbm.ncgov /facts- figures/
2019 Counties with More People Age 60+ than 0 -17
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White alone
34,219
87.2%
1,298,982
79.8%
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4,259
10.8%
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16.7%
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0.9%
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296
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11,007
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519
1.3%
32,865
2,0%
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Veterans
7,727
19.7%
297,659
18.3%
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1,095
2.8%
44,153
2.7%
Living alone
11,370
29.0%
429,611
26.4%
In labor force
7,212
18.4%
272,686
16.7%
High school graduate, GED, or alternative
9,692
24.7%
501,974
30.8%
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3,830
9.8%
267,841
16.5%
With one or more disabilities
11,630
30.2%
557,934
35.1%
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In 100% -199% poverty level
3,690
6,396
9.6%
16.6%
145,021
339,405
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21.4%
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3randparents (age 30 +) responsible for grandchildren under 18 years 1,600 92,766
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Focal Point for Aging Services in New Hanover County:
The Senior Resource Center is the focal point for aging services in New Hanover County. The Center is located
at 2222 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403. The current Center's location opened to the public in 1992
and completed a major renovation in 2020. The Center serves older adults 55 years and older and caregivers
of older adults. Services provided enhances the quality of life for adults by providing access to a continuum of
services, programs, and resources that promote healthy living and independence. Services includes;
Nutritional Services (Home Delivered Meals and Congregate), Transportation (non- emergency medical and
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general), Recreation, Socialization, Social Work Services, Information and Referral, Medicare Counseling,
Family Caregiver Support, Volunteer Services, and sub - contracts Adult Day Care and In Home Aide services.
Through a comprehensive review and certification process by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services, the
Senior Resource Center received Senior Center of Excellence.
According to the National Council on Aging;
• Recognized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) as a
community focal point, senior centers have become
one of the most widely used services among
America's older adults.
• Senior centers serve as a gateway to the nation's
aging network — connecting older adults to
vital community services that can help older adults
stay healthy and independent.
• Compared with their peers, senior center participants
have higher levels of health, social interaction, and
life satisfaction and lower levels of income.
• Research shows that older adults who participate in
senior center programs can learn to manage and
delay the onset of chronic disease and experience
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When looking at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center's focal service age demographics, there are
approximately 74,253 NHC residents aged 50 and older, which is 31% of the total NHC population. New
Hanover County currently has one (1) multipurpose senior center to serve all of New Hanover County's older
adults and in 2019 opened a satellite site in Castle Hayne for 3 days a week /4 hours a day. The majority of
residents who utilized the facility for recreation and activities live within a 5 -mile radius of the Center or
predominately in the 28403 and 28412 zip codes. There are distance and accessibility challenges that makes it
difficult for older adults who live beyond a 5 -mile radius to travel to the Center on a regular basis for nutrition,
wellness activities, and socialization. The areas beyond the Center's 5 -mile radius are primarily in the southern
(Carolina Beach /Kure Beach) and northern (Castle Hayne /Wrightsboro /Odgen) areas of the County.
Approximately 55% of the Center's recreation participants are between the ages 60 -74, 32% are between the
ages 75 -85, and 10% are 85 +.
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As New Hanover County's older adult population rapidly grows, it is important to plan for additional
multipurpose senior centers, programs and services that are accessible to the community within a 5 -mile
travel radius. The goal is the improve accessibility and help all older adults in New Hanover County remain
activity, independent and to improves ones' overall quality of life as they age in place.
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Health
Knowing that adults are living longer, North Carolina, and New Hanover County, must take preventive
measures to support residents' health over time. Recognizing leading causes of death will be critical to this
task. New Hanover County's profile is very similar to the state profile included in the graph below.
These issues should all be considered high priority in the discussion of how to best serve our community's
older adult population. When considering diseases like Alzheimer's disease, it is also important to consider the
needs of caregivers. Through serving their needs, we also serve the needs of the aging community.
North Carolina Health Profile
k- Health Profile
♦ According to the Alzheimer's Association, North Carolina currently (2019) has 170,000 adults 65 and older with
Alzheimer's disease and this number is projected to rise to 210,000 by 2025, an increase of 24 %. Alzheimer's
disease is the fourth leading cause of death among people age 65 and older.
♦ Of the people 65 and older, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey, 2019:
a 81% had at least one chronic disease, 54 % of them had 2 or more chronic diseases;
0 71 % had an adult flu shot/spray in the past 12 months and 76% had a pneumonia shot ever;
e Only 9% self- reported that their health is poor and 72% reported exercising in the past 30 days.
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and older, 2014
of mber
deaths
% of
deaths
1
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15,493
22%
2
Cancer
14,334
21%
3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
4,499
6%
4
Alzheimer's disease
4,455
6%
5
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4,441
6 %n
6
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2,118
3%
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and older, 2019
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disability
Ambulatory
22%
Independent living
14%
Hearing
15%
Cognitive
9%
Self -care
8%
Vision
7%
Source: North Carolina State Center For Health Statistics Source: US Census, 2015-2019 ACS. 5-year estimates
♦ Coronavirus disease 2019 XOVIDA9): Older adults due to age, comorbidities and likely weaker immune systems
are at a higher risk of illnesses, hospitalizations, or dying if diagnosed with COVID -19. of the total deaths due to
COVID -19 (December 6, 2020), 23% of deaths occurred among people 65 -74 years and 60 %v of deaths in 75 and
older. Daily updates on cases, hospitalizations, deaths are available at https: /tcovid19.ncdhhs.gov /dashboard
Given the potential social and economic impact of this unprecedented growth in the aging population, it is critical that NC
focus efforts to improve those social determinants of health shown to have a direct positive effect on the health and well-
being of individuals that promote aging within the community and postpone or avoid the necessity for long -term care.
Summary
The description of the NC and New Hanover County's older adult population provided here offers context to
understand our proposed goals, objectives, and strategies. Additionally, this data influenced the work groups
and guided discussions in a variety of ways, both directly and indirectly. As the NHCSRC works over the next
five years to implement the following recommendations, we will continue to consider the intersecting
identities of the older adults that we serve.
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Focus Area Goals, Strategies and Indicators
Based on the community needs assessment, four (4) focus areas were identified with a total of eight (8) goals.
Below are the goals, objectives and strategies for each MAP focus areas:
1. Social Engagement and Inclusion
2. Complete Communities and Accessibility
3. Superior Public Health and Wellness
4. Community Organization and Services
What is the definition of Social Engagement & Inclusion?
Social engagement refers to the engagement and active participation of older people in recreation,
socialization, and cultural, educational, and spiritual activities. It is connected to lifelong physical and mental
health and wellbeing. Participating in activities allows older adults to find new skills and continue hobbies,
build respect within the community, and establish supportive relationships. Social inclusion is the process of
educating and improving people's attitudes, respect towards one another, behaviors, messages of other people
and of the community as a whole towards older people, and promoting and providing equal
opportunities /resources for all.
Some important aspects of social engagement and inclusion are:
• Physical and digital accessibility, affordability, and range of events and programs,
• Type and location of facilities and community integration;
• Promotion and awareness of programs;
• Reaching out to those who may be isolated and /or caregivers;
• Asking for feedback from older adults regarding services;
• A positive depiction and public education around aging and older adults;
• Inclusion in the community at large;
• Opportunities for intergenerational engagement, and
• Access to services and programming regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, etc.
Goal 1: Diverse and accessible opportunities for older adults and their caregivers to participate and be
engaged in their community.
Objective 1.1
Enhance and expand learning opportunities for the aging population by providing access for social,
physical, and mental engagement.
Strategy 1: Create and expand skill and knowledge -based programs for older adults that incorporate
opportunities to connect intergenerationally.
Strategy 2: Expand enriching volunteer opportunities for aging population
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Strategy 3: Plan for additional and accessible space to accommodate creative learning opportunities.
Strategy 4: Enhance programs that reach home -bound or socially isolated older adults and their
caregivers.
Strategy 5: Develop new social engagement opportunities (travel programs, scholarships for travel,
virtual)
Strategy 6: Develop robust and user - friendly virtual programming.
Strategy 7: Develop a plan to provide digital literacy support for older adults and the providers who
serve them.
Objective 1.2
Improve communication through widespread contact and partnerships.
Strategy 1: Expand and improve public information about services and resources for aging population
and caregivers.
Strategy 2: Create Community Engagement Coordinator Position at NHC Senior Resource Center.
Strategy 3: Identify and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships in the community (ie: businesses,
organizations, schools, etc...).
Strategy 4: Research and apply for available grants to increase accessibility and affordability of
technology for older adults.
Goal 2: Older adults are known as valuable members and resources of the community.
Objective 2.1
Improve and enhance inclusive services for underserved communities.
Strategy 1: Connect with leaders in underserved communities to develop partnerships and
relationships, identify and address needs.
Potential Agencies Responsible:
New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, Disability Resource Center, Disability Resource Commission, faith -based &
community organizations.
What is the definition of Complete Communities and Accessibility?
Through this master aging plan, we hope to create an "Aging- friendly" community, which is a community that provides
affordable, accessible housing, multiple modes of transportation, access to community services, and opportunities for
engagement for all residents, regardless of age or ability. By focusing on creating a complete community NHC will be
encouraging aging in place and improve quality of life for older adults and their families.
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Some important aspects of complete communities and accessibility are:
• Reliable, affordable, and safe transportation options,
• Establishing volunteer transportation network;
• Easier access and navigation to transportation;
• Preserve existing housing to better age in place,
• Improve collaboration among housing stakeholders and local government,
• Increase affordable housing options,
• Research alternative housing options;
• Make out door spaces more age friendly; and
• Improve opportunities for older adults to engage in outdoor spaces;
Complete Communities and Accessibility - Transportation
Goal 3: Safe, reliable, age - friendly, affordable public and on- demand transportation is available for our
seniors to all areas of NHC, with options for out of county travel.
Objective 3.1
Establish transportation options are safe, reliable, age - friendly, and affordable.
Strategy 1: Form a committee to research and evaluate volunteer transportation models currently
operating in other cities. Implement any modifications to better serve the needs of NHC. Determine
qualification parameters for participants in the program. Develop program policies and procedures for
utilizing the program.
Strategy 2: Create a volunteer program to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation for NHC
seniors who cannot afford, or do not qualify for, any existing transportation programs.
Strategy 3: Develop and implement a volunteer training program for drivers.
Strategy 4: Establish levels of service for participants and commensurate training for drivers.
Strategy #5 Establish an all- veteran volunteer program specifically to transport veterans.
Strategy 6: Incorporate an affordable option for out of county travel for all participants.
Strategy 7: Research grant opportunities to offset costs of a volunteer transportation program.
Objective 3.2
Ensure transportation options meet the needs of aging adults.
Strategy 1: Streamline the process for seniors in need of affordable transportation.
Strategy 2: Establish a "one- call" transportation resource hotline to evaluate specific transportation
needs of seniors and assign them with the most appropriate service for their needs.
Strategy 3: Educate seniors through a variety of media and local presentations about the "one- call"
transportation program hotline and the service it provides.
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Complete Communities and Accessibility - Housing
Goal 4: A variety of affordable, quality housing options are located in areas that are easily accessible to
necessary resources and services for daily living.
Objective 4.1
Preserve existing housing for aging in- place.
Strategy 1: Partner community agencies and faith -based groups to assist with interior /exterior dwelling
& land maintenance.
Strategy 2: Increase case management to provide older adults with resources to assist with finances,
safety, personal care and transportation.
Strategy 3: Explore the option of no property tax increases for elderly homeowners aging in- place.
Objective 4.2
Increase the variety and number of affordable housing options.
Strategy 1: Attract private builders & developers by offering incentives to build lower cost community
living spaces.
Objective 4.3
Build affordable housing communities near necessary services & resources.
Strategy 1: Increase pedestrian infrastructure.
Strategy 2: Determine what housing communities are within public transportation service areas.
Objective 4.4
Develop alternative housing options.
Strategy 1: Form a committee to research the viability of: Apartments for Life, Elder Co- Housing,
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, Continuous Care Retirement Communities, The Eden
Alternative, Non -NOCR communities, i.e.: Del Webb, Accessory Dwelling Units, Collective Care and Small
Group Homes for seniors.
Complete Communities and Accessibilitv — Outdoor Spaces
Goal 5: Enhanced ADA compliant, age - friendly, outdoor spaces are accessible, safe, walkable and have
convenient access to parking, benches, restrooms, and technology.
Objective 5.1
Provide diversified options that improve neighborhood connectivity and accessibility.
Strategy 1: Improve access and connectivity for walking, biking, and public transit.
Strategy 2: Access to neighborhood sized parks within or close to marginalized residential areas.
Strategy 3: Create safer neighborhoods by designating mark curbs, path edges, and uneven terrain for
easier visibility and improving illumination of parking and walking areas.
Strategy 4: Work with local law enforcement and communities to ensure outdoor spaces and buildings
have appropriate health and safety measures in place.
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Objective 5.2
Create universally designed spaces that improves opportunities for older adults to participate in activities in
public places.
Strategy 1: Form a committee to evaluate existing public parks and outdoor spaces to determine
viability, while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Strategy 2: Work with NHC Parks and Gardens to improve amenities that supports all physical activities
for people of all ages.
Objective 5.3
Implement regular programmed activities and provide fixed amenities for older adults in public spaces.
Strategy 1: Contact officials from other communities that have successful community parks
with high utilization by all ages and physical abilities to identify best practices.
Strategy 2: Continue to build community partnerships to provide accessible and affordable
opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities.
Strategy 3: Initiate a pilot project for outdoor exercise equipment designed to help older adults
stay mobile, healthy, and physically active in their community.
Strategy 4: Offer volunteer /instructor led, programmed adult activities for exercise and entertainment.
Potential Agencies Responsible:
New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, New Hanover County Planning and Land Use, WAVE Transit, New Hanover
County Information Technology, New Hanover County Parks and Gardens, City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation, Cape
Fear Housing Coalition, WARM, Habitat for Humanity, Wilmington Police Department, New Hanover County Sheriff's
Office, Disability Resource Center, Disability Resource Commission, YWCA, YMCA.
What is the definition of Superior Public Health and Wellness?
Public health and wellness promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live. Many
older adults have more than one chronic disease and take multiple medications or are making a transition from
independence to reliance on others. Having a more preventative approach, such as practicing healthy habits on a daily
basis, will help people protect, promote, and maintain health and well- being. Superior public health and wellness are
the building blocks to a healthier aging experience.
Some important aspects of superior public health and wellness are:
• Coordination and management of service along the continuum of care;
• Access to medical care,
• Better navigation system to meet unique needs of older adults,
• Wide array of public health services to help people age in place;
• Hunger and nutritional needs of older adults are addressed in a variety of ways and settings;
• Healthcare providers, caregivers, and patients provided with adequate education on aging,
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• Programs and services to improve caregiver support;
• Behavioral health needs of older adults addressed;
• Preventative focused public health model, and
• Emergency planning is conducted with older adults in mind.
Goal 6: Necessary health and wellness services available, accessible, culturally appropriate, and
affordable to all.
Objective 6.1
Expand access to community based health services for seniors.
Strategy 1: Offer and promote health and wellness programs in the senior center and throughout the
community
Strategy 2: Address digital divide to expand telehealth services
Objective 6.2
Improve collaboration with medical providers including primary care and specialty providers, health system,
Senior Resource Center, Area Agency on Aging, other community partners, and free clinics.
Strategy 1: Develop collaborative projects between the Area Agency on Aging, NHC Senior Resource
Center and healthcare providers.
Strategy 2: Improve discharge coordination and management of care between hospital, and discharge
facilities /providers, so services are available at the time of discharge.
Strategy 3: Integration of single electronic medical record system for collaboration between providers.
Strategy 4: Engage NHRMC to approve going through the process of becoming a dementia friendly
hospital according to NC Dementia Friendly Community Baseline Standards Task Force.
Objective 6.3
Provide behavioral health support and programming to older adults and their caregivers.
Strategy 1: Use New Hanover Regional Medical Center Faith Health Network to connect faith
organizations to caregiver services, resources, and provide education to improve quality of life for
caregivers and their families.
Strategy 2: Initiate free mental health screenings, referrals, and grief counseling services at the New
Hanover County Senior Resource Center for older adults.
Objective 6.4
Expand services to help older adults age in their homes and communities.
Strategy 1: Develop emergency preparedness education reflects and incorporates the needs of older
adults.
Strategy 2: Increase education on elder abuse and neglect through collaboration with Elder Abuse
Prevention Network, law enforcement, and district attorney's office.
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Strategy 3: Expand on home safety visits to older adults by Fire Services, Senior Resource Center Social
workers, UNCW College of Health and Human Services students, and community nurses to assess for
needs, home environment, and quality of life.
Strategy 4: Increased education and availability of evidence -based fall prevention classes for older
adults.
Objective 6.5
Address the problem of food insecurity and malnutrition among older adults.
Strategy 1: Increase awareness of food services for older adults.
Strategy 2: Increase capacity to provide more home - delivered meals and fresh produce and groceries to
older adults, especially those with transportation barriers.
Strategy 3: Provide assistance with meal prep /specified meal plans through community partners (SRC
Nutritionist, NHRMC Community Dietitian, UNCW CHHS Portable Nutrition Lab, Cooperative Extension,
YMCA)
Strategy 4: Work with community food leaders, specifically the Cape Fear Food Council, to facilitate a
community needs assessment on nutrition for older adults.
Objective 6.6
Support planning and education for and fulfillment of individual goals in all stages of aging process.
Strategy 1: Build awareness about end -of -life planning by increasing visibility of end -of -life issues,
normalizing end of life conversations, and supporting educational initiatives for community members.
Strategy 2: Reduce provider -side barriers to access and use of completed Advanced Care Planning forms
when needed and support provider education.
Potential Agencies Responsible:
SRC, NHRMC, NHRMC Faith Health Network, Area Agency on Aging, UNCW CHHS Portable Nutrition Lab, Cooperative
Extension, YMCA, Cape Fear Food Council providers, UNCW College of Health and Human Services, Disability Resource
Center, Disability Resource Commission, Garden Clubs.
What is the definition of Community Organizations and Services?
The ways that people communicate have changed over time, leaving gaps in outreach and connectivity.
Staying connected to and being aware of available events, programs, and people is important for
everyone, regardless of age. Community organizations, and their services, should lead to a better quality of life
for older adults, unduplicated services, and cooperation to meet the needs of all people in New Hanover
County.
Some important aspects of community organizations and services are:
• Empower older adults to make informed decisions;
• Build community partnerships focused on aging,
• Easily accessible access to resources and services;
• Establish a referral network;
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• Increase technical literacy and support;
• Available information on finance and longterm care planning;
• Provide employment opportunities for older adults,
• Promote the value of an experienced workforce,
• Provide enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults, and
• Provide partnerships for intergenerational partnerships and programs.
Goal 7: Older adults, their families, and other consumers in New Hanover County are empowered to
make informed decisions and to easily access available services and supports.
Objective 7.1
Increase the accessibility of information about resources, programs, and services for older adults in New
Hanover County.
Strategy 1: Build an Aging Coalition of community providers, thought leaders, and the general public
who help connect older adults to services /resources and monitor progress of 5 -year strategic plan.
Strategy 2: Manage and coordinate a better countywide referral network.
Strategy 3: Create a dedicated program to connect older adults, especially from minority, faith based,
and marginalized communities, to resources, the NHC Senior Resource Center and the newly formed
NHC Aging Coalition.
Strategy 4: Make NHCSRC Communications available in a variety of languages.
Strategy 5: Expand capacity for electronic /digital information dissemination.
Strategy 6: Continue to use media outlets that do not rely on electronic sources.
Strategy 7: Collect data on communication preferences and current mode of accessing information on
community events.
Objective 7.2
Decrease the digital divide in New Hanover County.
Strategy 1: Increase technology education among older adults through volunteers, non - profits, and
senior center programming.
Strategy 2: Establish a NHC technical support squad consisting of adult volunteers and student volunteers,
that serves homebound older adults, staffs helplines, and performs maintenance on computer /devices.
Objective 7.3
Provide general information related to finances, long -term care insurance, and estate planning to older adults
within New Hanover County.
Strategy 1: Utilize volunteers and existing educational materials to provide information related to
finances, long -term care insurance, SHIIP Counseling, and estate planning to older adults.
Strategy 2: Provide free information and trainings to the public via classroom training, online resources,
and print materials.
Strategy 3: Partner with UNCW Cameron School of Business to enlist professors, students, and other
community partners who provide financial educational information sessions online and in person for
older adults.
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Goal 8: Older adults who are seeking paid employment, meaningful volunteer experience, and lifelong
learning and education are connected with a diverse array of opportunities.
Objective 8.1
Establish effective pathways for older adults, and the people that serve them, to secure fairly compensated
employment, including traditional and alternative options.
Strategy 1: Create an Older Adult Employment Collaborative that is actively involved in creating and
supporting employment opportunities for older workers, and the people who serve them.
Strategy 2: Host a regular job fair and networking event to connect older adults, and persons interested
in working with older adults, with potential employers.
Strategy 3: Expand opportunities, and create additional resources for older adults seeking employment,
to gain both job- seeking and on- the -job skills.
Objective 8.2
Promote the value of an experienced workforce to local employers.
Strategy 1: Advocate for creating tax credits for employers who hire older adults.
Strategy 2: Increase promotion of Senior Community Service Employment Program (SECEP) through
marketing and expanding community partnerships.
Strategy 3: Work with Older Adult Employment Collaborative to create a marketing plan to build
relations and educate private employers on the benefits of utilizing an older adult work force.
Objective 8.3
Expand enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults.
Strategy 1: Engage and actively recruit a more diverse group of volunteers, including older adults and
people with disabilities of all races and ethnicities, into the RSVP program.
Strategy 2: Provide opportunity for new intergenerational volunteerism partnerships in schools, local
organizations, and faith -based communities.
Strategy 3: Create a marketing plan focused on Informing host organizations about the benefits of
starting a volunteer program, which would help expand opportunities throughout New Hanover County.
Objective 8.4
Promote increased opportunities for education and professional training in aging issues relevant to New
Hanover County.
Strategy 1: Provide access to education and lifelong learning to a more diverse group of older adults
through NHC Senior Resource Center, UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and local colleges, in
order to continually improve cultural competency.
Strategy 2: Advertise lectures, continuing education classes, and resources offered at the Senior
Centers, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, libraries, and other community locations.
Potential Agencies Responsible:
SRC, RSVP, Area Agency on Aging, New Hanover County Department of Social Services (DSS) Work First, United Way -
SCSEP, AARP, NHC Vocational Rehabilitation, NC Works, StepUp Wilmington, Wilmington Chambers of Commerce, UNCW,
Cape Fear Community College, Latino Alliance, UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and NHC Libraries.
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Conclusion
The issues related to aging are by nature very complex and can differ greatly from one person to the
next. New Hanover County, the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, local organizations and service
providers can't by themselves provide the full range of support to individuals as they grow older.
The multitude of issues raised in this Master Aging Plan (MAP) reveal the vast array of consideration and
planning our communities must undertake in order to address the needs of an aging population — housing,
transportation, health care, home supports, social outreach, community contributions and collaborations,
financial planning, fitness and communication. This strategic 5 -year MAP is the first step in identifying
significant issues that face our residents.
The project itself has been managed by the MAP Leadership Committee, work groups, and a wide array of
contributors, composed of local volunteers and representatives from community agencies. Through this
process we learned that successful planning for an aging population can only be accomplished with a
collaborative approach, and that planning should be part of the day -to -day service strategies of all
organizations working with the aging population in the community.
Finally, volunteers who contributed to the MAP intend to form a New Hanover County Aging Coalition that will
meet bi- annually over the next five years to monitor progress on the goals, objectives, and strategies outlined
here. The NHC Aging Coalition will also build in key performance indicators to track progress and ensure the
MAP is moving forward. Throughout this process the community will be informed via annual presentations to
the Board of County Commissioners in May, which is Older Americans Month. Updates will include progress
reports on goals, objectives, strategies, and key performance indicators as a means to mark progress as well as
determine areas that need to receive more focus. Throughout this initial 5 -year strategic plan we will assess
and reassess how the aging population is receiving and reacting to the MAP efforts, using those lessons to
ensure momentum leading into the second MAP. The goals and objectives listed in this Master Aging Plan
represent a comprehensive vision for the future of New Hanover County as an age - friendly community. This
vision can only become reality through collaboration and the collective recognition that the 2021 -2026 MAP
affects all of us.
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Acknowledgements
MAP Leadership Committee, Executive Leadership Team
Eliza Baldwin
Joseph Conway
Jane Jones
Lauren McConville
Jennifer Rigby
Amber Smith
Ashley Wells
Andrew Zeldin
Student Research Analyst
Renee Dumont
Data Analysis
Mike Arkinson
Eliza Baldwin
Julia Chang
Renee Dumont
Tyler Lockamy
Tina Newsham
Work Group Facilitators
Sarah Arthur
Eliza Baldwin
Ellen Connor
Rachel LaCoe
Kelly Morgan
Tom Pacelli
Amber Smith
Andrew Zeldin
2021 -2026 Master Aging Plan Work Group Members
With gratitude and appreciation, we acknowledge the MAP work group members.
Social Engagement & Inclusion
Amber Smith
Ed Adams
Eliza Baldwin
Leslie Cohen
Ellen Klarsch
Britney Melvin
Tina Newsham
Paige Owens
Holly Pilson
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Carolyn Polston
Linda Thompson
Complete Communities and Accessibility
Tannis Carter
Joe Donohoe
John Fennell
Vanessa Lacer
Rachel LaCoe
Janella Lee
Evan Mann
Tom Pacelli
Pamela Palanza
J R Patton
Jodi Rich
Alane Savod
Superior Public Health and Wellness
Sarah Arthur
Kelly Cahill
Ellen Connor
Sarah Daniels
Wendy Giannini -King
Ruth Glaser
Teresa Gooden
Krista Kelly
Natalie Lucero
Britney Melvin
Gene Moore
Mitzi Moye
Laura Pica
Amy Porter
Ashley Wells
Community Organization and Services
Suzanne Black
Jhaniqua Farmer
Rebekah Garcia
Carole Leblanc
Pat McCarthy
Britney Melvin
Steve Moore
Kelly Morgan
Rebecca Rhodes
Mary Rudyk
Ida Smith
Larry Widman
Andrew Zeldin
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Appendix
MAP Survey Results
Interpreting the Survey Data
The majority of the survey questions are arranged on a 5 -point scale from Poor (1) to Excellent (5) and I worry about this
all the time (daily) (1) to I never worry about this (5). A mean score:
➢ Above 4.0 = Very Good (5.0 is considered Excellent)
➢ Between 3.0 and 3.9 = Average
➢
Below/ Less than 3.0 =Needs Improvement
Highest 10 Responses
Question
Mean
Standard
Deviation
Leaving behind dependent children
4.49
1.04
Losing my job
4.45
1.07
Not leaving a legacy
4.26
1.08
Not leaving an inheritance
4.25
1.09
Not having my end of life choices granted
4.20
1.06
Not having access to a grocery store
4.19
1.05
Spiritual emptiness
4.19
1.06
Getting sick and not having a doctor
4.08
1.14
Not having meaningful work to do
4.05
1.16
Losing my source of income
3.57
1.28
The highest -rated mean scores were all in response to the question, "How concerned are you about the following life
situations ? ". With a five (5) being scored as I never worry about this, the data indicates the respondents are generally
not worried about leaving behind dependent children, they are not worried about losing their job (likely because they
are retired), and they have the means to leave a legacy or an inheritance. The respondents are not worried about having
their end of life choices granted because they have been provided the necessary information to create a plan.
Respondents generally feel spiritually fulfilled and are able to find meaningful work. While "Losing my source of income"
is the tenth highest mean, this should not be interpreted as respondents feel financially stable. The data indicates
respondents regularly worry or occasionally worry about running out of money or not having enough money to stay in
their home. Those who are still employed regularly worry or occasionally worry about losing their job.
Lowest 10 Responses
Question
Mean
Standard
Deviation
Increasing county -wide internet service
2.48
0.96
Providing door to door transportation services
2.48
0.97
Providing assistance for life transitions (health changes,
retirement, loss of a loved one)
2.47
0.88
Providing support for using computers, cellphones, internet etc.
2.45
0.94
Providing mental health support services
2.35
0.93
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Providing job training for older workers
2.32
0.84
Providing affordable housing for older residents
2.20
0.93
Providing workshops about using online resources such as
AirBnB, VRBO, Uber, Lyft, Amazon, or MeetUp
2.20
0.86
Providing safe streets for older people to walk on
2.18
0.96
Providing need -based home maintenance and repair services
2.11
0.88
The lowest -rated mean scores were all in response to the question, "We want New Hanover County to be a great place
to age. Please answer the questions below while thinking about getting older and life transitions such as retirement,
downsizing, or needing care." With a one (1) being scored as Poor, the data suggests that respondents feel New Hanover
County does not provide adequate services related to transportation, mental health support, or home maintenance and
repair services. Respondents do not feel there is adequate affordable housing for older residents. The standard
deviations are below 1.0, which statistically indicates the clear majority of responses were ranked as Poor or Below
Average and there were little to no outliers.
Demographic Profile
The overwhelming majority of respondents are white, English speaking, single family home owners who are
retired and living in New Hanover County. The majority of respondents are not providing unpaid assistance for an
older person who is having trouble taking care of themselves; however, 16% of the respondents are providing
unpaid assistance. The yearly household income is generally middle - class, with 23% reporting an income from
$25,000 to $49,000 and 21% reporting an income from $50,000 to $74,999. For reference, the median household
income for New Hanover County is $54,891. The total number of survey responses represent 2.5% of the
population 65 years and over.
Qualitative Analysis
The survey asked one qualitative question, "If you could change one thing about aging in New Hanover County,
what would it be ?" Respondents offered many different opinions and ideas which were grouped into 14
categories. The most common response was related to the need for more affordable housing, specifically for
retirees on a fixed income. The second common response was related to transportation and the need for more
access to transportation options, a better public transportation system, and reducing the cost of transportation
for seniors. The third common responses were related to the need for more activities, programs and resources for
seniors. These responses were also related to the need for more information and better communication about
programs and resources. Many comments suggested building another Senior Center, providing more access to
swimming and exercise programs, and more opportunities for socializing to prevent social isolation. All of the
responses directly align with the quantitative data.
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Appendix A - Survey Responses Ranked by Mean Score
Question
Mean
Standard
Deviation
Leaving behind dependent children
4.49
1.04
Losing my job
4.45
1.07
Not leaving a legacy
4.26
1.08
Not leaving an inheritance
4.25
1.09
Not having my end of life choices granted
4.20
1.06
Not having access to a grocery store
4.19
1.05
Spiritual emptiness
4.19
1.06
Getting sick and not having a doctor
4.08
1.14
Not having meaningful work to do
4.05
1.16
Losing my source of income
3.57
1.28
Getting sick and not having a caregiver
3.55
1.19
Becoming socially isolated
3.54
1.19
Needing nursing home care
3.49
1.16
Not having enough money to stay in my home
3.48
1.29
Living in isolation
3.38
1.23
Not being able to drive a car
3.36
1.13
Running out of money
3.27
1.24
Managing chronic illness
3.23
1.17
Losing mobility (such as not being able to walk)
3.23
1.11
Being a burden on my family and /or my friends
3.19
1.21
Losing the ability to take care of my home and /or my yard
3.15
1.14
Creating opportunities for meaningful volunteer work
3.03
0.96
Providing access to doctors
3.01
0.96
Providing opportunities to stay physically active
2.96
1.03
Getting dementia
2.92
1.14
Creating opportunities to explore spirituality
2.90
0.91
Providing access to healthy food
2.87
0.98
Promoting home safety
2.82
0.90
Providing information about available resources and services for older
people
2.81
1.09
Providing opportunities for older people to socialize
2.71
1.01
Providing emergency services tailored to older people
2.68
0.95
Providing quality long term care (nursing homes, assisted living)
2.67
0.93
Providing personal care in the home (meal preparation, bathing, dressing)
2.64
0.84
Creating public outdoor spaces for quiet and contemplation
2.63
1.03
Providing opportunities to be with people of different ages
2.61
0.93
Promoting safe neighborhoods
2.57
0.94
Providing support and training for caregivers
2.52
0.86
Hosting community discussions to solve common problems
2.51
0.87
Increasing county -wide internet service
2.48
0.96
Providing door to door transportation services
2.48
0.97
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Providing assistance for life transitions (health changes, retirement, loss of a
loved one)
2.47
0.88
Providing support for using computers, cellphones, internet etc.
2.45
0.94
Providing mental health support services
2.35
0.93
Providing job training for older workers
2.32
0.84
Providing affordable housing for older residents
2.20
0.93
Providing workshops about using online resources such as AirBnB, VRBO,
Uber, Lyft, Amazon, or MeetUp
2.20
0.86
Providing safe streets for older people to walk on
2.18
0.96
Providing need -based home maintenance and repair services
2.11
0.88
Statements highlighted in green are in response to "How concerned are you about the following life situations? To rate each
characteristic, choose among "1 worry about this all the time" (1) and "I never worry about this" (5)"
Statements highlighted in blue are in response to "We want New Hanover County to be a great place to age. Please answer the
questions below while thinking about getting older and life transitions such as retirement, downsizing, or needing care. Please rate the
County on how it is doing now, from "poor" (1) to "excellent" (5)"
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Appendix B — Highest and Lowest Rated Responses
Highest Rated Responses
"How concerned are you about the following life situations ?"
Leaving behind dependent children
Losing my job
Not leaving a legacy
Not leaving an inheritance
Not having my end of life choices granted
Not having access to a grocery store
Spiritual emptiness
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
i
Getting sick and not having a doctor
Not having meaningful work to do ,
Losing my source of income
04or5 03 ■1or2
Lowest Rated Responses
"Please answer the questions below while thinking about getting older
and life transitions such as retirement, downsizing, or needing care."
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Increasing county -wide internet service
11.39%
42.20%
Providing door to door transportation services
11.98%
39.53%
Providing assistance for life transitions
9.29%
41.38%
Providing support for using computers, cellphones, internet etc.
10.65%
38.59%
Providing mental health support services
8.06%
38.48%
Providing job training for older workers
5.20%
38.50%
Providing affordable housing for older residents
6.37%
32.33%
Providing workshops about using online resources
4.92%
31.34%
Providing safe streets for older people to walk on
8.25%
28.37%
Providing need -based home maintenance and repair services
4.60%
27.61%
4or5 03 ■1or2
Rankings:
• 5 = I never worry about this
• 4 = 1 occasionally worry about this (once a year or less)
• 3 = 1 worry about this sometimes (3 or 4 times a year)
• 2 = I regularly worry about this (monthly)
• 1 = 1 worry about this all the time (daily)
48.49
49.3
50.76
53.45
'EMEMO 56.30%
61.29%
63.74%
63.38%
67.79
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Appendix C — Demographic Data
Are you currently providing unpaid assistance
for an older person who is having trouble
taking care of themselves?
Yes
16%
No
83%
1 live in a home that I:
0%
Own
81%
Rent
15%
Other
3%
My home is a:
Single Family Home
78%
Condominium
8%
Mobile Home
1%
Apartment
9%
Co- housing Community
1%
Supported Group Housing
0%
Other
2%
My living environment is:
0%
City
34%
Suburban
62%
Rural
4%
My employment situation is:
13%
Full Time
22%
Part Time
7%
Retired
67%
Looking for work
3%
Are you a resident of New Hanover County?
0%
Yes
94%
No
6%
What is your preferred language?
English
99%
Spanish
0%
Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)
0%
French
0%
Vietnamese
0%
Other
0%
Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
Not Hispanic or Latino
93%
Hispanic Puerto Rican
0%
Hispanic Mexican American
0%
Hispanic Cuban
0%
Hispanic Other
1%
What is your race?
African American or Black
6%
American Indian or Alaska native
0%
Asian (Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean,
Japanese, Asian Indian)
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
89%
Other
2%
What is your yearly household income
(before taxes)?
less than $25,000
13%
$25,000 to $49,999
23%
$50,000 to $74,999
21%
$75,000 to $99,000
14%
$100,000 to $150,000
14%
$150,000 or more
8%
What is your age group?
Under 18
0%
18 -44
4%
45 -54
6%
55 -59
6%
60 -64
13%
65 -69
20%
70 -74
22%
75 -84
23%
85 -95
5%
95+
0%
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021 41
ITEM: 8 - 1 - 41
Appendix D — Qualitative Analysis
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what would it be?
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Affordable Housing
Transportation
More activities /programs
More centers /resources
More info /communication
Sidewalks, greenspace, construction, traffic
In -home care, help
Safety /crime
Healthcare
Cost of living, taxes, discounts
Food
Dementia
Ageism, racism
Handicapped services
42
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 8 -1-42
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, New Hanover County includes a growing number of older Americans who have built
resilience and strength over their lives through successes and difficulties; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County benefits when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are
included and encouraged to share their successes and stories of resilience; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County recognizes people's need to nurture themselves, reinforce their
strength, and continue to thrive in times of both joy and difficulty; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County can foster communities of strength by:
• creating opportunities to share stories and learn from each other;
• engaging older adults through education, recreation, and service; and
• encouraging people of all ages to celebrate connections and resilience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
May 2021 will be recognized as "Older Americans Month" in New Hanover County. Residents are
urged to recognize older adults and the people who support them as essential contributors to
the strength of our community.
ADOPTED this the 17th day of May, 2021.
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Julia Olson - Boseman, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Regular
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager
CONTACT(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher, Chief Financial Officer and Michelle Daniels, Budget Officer
SUBJECT:
Presentation of FY21 -22 Recommended Budget and FY22 -26 Capital Improvement Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The County Manager will present the FY22 New Hanover County Recommended Budget and FY22 -26 Capital
Improvement Plan to the Board of County Commissioners.
The required public hearings and presentations by a number of organizations are scheduled for June 7, 2021.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Good Governance
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Minimize taxes and fees
■ Plan for the long -term financial health of the county
■ Proactively manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentations.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentations.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Heard presentations.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 9
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/17/2021
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair Olson - Boseman
CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
SUBJECT:
Committee Appointments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Vacancies exist on the following board:
• New Hanover County Commission for Women
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Make appointments.
ATTACHMENTS:
New Hano\er County Commission for Women
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Make appon7tments.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Reappointed April Scott.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Vacancy: 1
Term: 3 years, expiring 5/31/24
Applicants
Eligible for
Reappointment
Nominations
Monica Franklin
Michaelle Gady
Michaela Howells
Vanessa Lacer
Alexandra Lysik
Suzie McCabe
Marie Parker
Joanne Phillips
April Query
Anne Russell
April Scott
x
Sarah Stone
Lauren Vilar
Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10-1 -1
Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Monica Franklin
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:56 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: MonicaFranklin- CV1.pdf
** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe **
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Monica Franklin
Email
m.barboza(cDmsn.com
Home Address
6421 Chalfont Cir
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
United States
Map It
Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 233 -0324
Years living in New Hanover County
6
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White- Hispanic
Age
39
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
N/A
Occupation
Board of CommissionArs - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 2
Homemaker
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
Serve the community I live in and its member is a rewarding experience for any person.
Qualifications for serving:
Dedication, experience in working related matters of equality and the will to empower women to be their best.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Angela Goodhand
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 350 -8015
Reference 2
Courtney Nason
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 350 -8015
Reference 3
Jennifer Erdmann
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 431 -7827
Upload additional information.
• MonicaFranklin- CV1.pdf
Date
04/28/2021
Consent
lei understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 3
Monica Franklin
+1 (910) 233 0324 1 m.barbozaCa msn.com 16421 Chalfont Cir, Wilmington, NC 28405
Professional Summary
Deliver consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offer is years of experience. Quality- driven
administrative professional with solid background smoothly handling high - volume workloads. Prepare
documents, Efficient database administration and customer relations abilities.
Highly organized and efficient. Manage financial and office administrative needs with excellent judgment.
Write, edit and deliver error -free documents and correspondence.
Skills
• Detail oriented • Inventory organization • Administrative support
• Decision making • Written communication • Customer relations
• Time management
Experience
International Administrative Assistant
Biocomposites Inc., Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
July 2019 - July 2020
• Processed orders for Canadian Hospitals and Latin America distributors.
• Billing all daily sales for Canada and Latin America. Billing assistance for US sales. Follow up of Accounts
Receivable from all Canadian Hospitals to completion.
• Provided accurate information for all distributors monthly commissions. Ensured accuracy of daily sales
reports. Ensure compliance for orders travelling to Latin America.
• Redesign and created new forecast for the International Department years 2019, 202o and 2021,
correlated with expenses and budget.
• Improved inventory levels and procedures. Created a new inventory reconciliation system,
• Boosted inventory accuracy to +98% of compliance
• Customized agreement schedules for hospitals and distributors to ensure all contracts are updated.
Processed new customers, new consignment agreements and followed up to l00% completion.
• Modernized and organized and updated file systems, keeping records easily retrievable.
• Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and distributors.
Administration Manager
Grupo Kawi C.A., Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
August 2004 - August 2014
• Broad experience in all aspects of auditing and management. Direct experience with purchasing and
cost controls.
• Coordinated Human resources management under existing law, Including hiring staff, contract
discussions.
• Planned and oversaw costs control systems, evaluation of risks. Coordinating procurement and
purchasing when required. Calculating and controlling the budget for different projects by estimating
and keeping the stock of working tools and materials needed, recording working hours and managing
financial resources.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 4
• Expedited and coordinated the supply of materials for the building process, in order to meet quality
standards and customer specifications.
• Boosted the relationship between the company and municipal authorities, in order to obtain building
permits.
Project Cost Controller
Cohemil C.A., Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
September 2000 - July 2004
Managed financial operations in line with current federal, state and general accounting standards.
Improved internal control structures by revamping guidelines for areas such as budget administration
and accounting oversight.
• Tracked daily activities for consistent reporting.
Education
Business Administration (Applying to complete) - UNC Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina, United States
Industrial Enginnering - Instituto Universitario Politecnico Santiago Marino, Maracaibo, May 2009
Zulia, Venezuela
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 5
Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Michealle Gady
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 12:13 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: StaffBiosl.pdf
** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe **
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Michealle Gady
Email
michealle (datromitosconsultina.com
Home Address
925 Mound Battery Rd
WILMINGTON, North Carolina 28403
United States
Mai) It
Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(703) 850 -7127
Cell Phone
(703) 850 -7127
Business Phone
(910) 294 -1829
Years living in New Hanover County
5
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
43
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 6
No
Applicant's Employer
Atromitos, LLC
Occupation
Founder, President & CEO
Professional Activities
Please refer to my Linkedln Profile for a comprehensive overview of my current and professional activities.
hftps://www.linkedin.com/in/micheallecarpenter/
Volunteer Activities
Board of Directors, Member, Cape Fear Literacy Council (Wilmington) - Current
Board of Directors, Member, A Safe Place (Wilmington) - Current
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
As the founder and President & CEO of a woman -owned small business in Wilmington, I want to engage in initiatives and
support policy development that furthers the economic wellbeing on women in our community. My background in health and
social services means that I understand the importance of public programs in keeping women out of poverty or helping them get
out of poverty. I'd like to contribute my knowledge and experience to help New Hanover County in ensuring women in our
community have the supports they need to achieve their best wellbeing, as well as that of their children.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Addressing the economic well being of women in the community through support for business ownership and improving health
and human services support programs to ensure women and their children can achieve their best wellbeing.
Qualifications for serving:
Please see Linkedln Profile for qualifications. https:// www. linkedin .com /in /micheallecarpenter/
At a high level:
President and CEO, Founder, Atromitos, LLC
Former Chief Strategy Officer, Emtiro Health
Former Expert Advisor, Nous Group (Australia /UK)
Former Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates
Former Senior Health Policy Analyst, Families USA
Former Health Counsel, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Former Deputy Director and Counsel, Medicare Rights Center
Former Congressional Aide, U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman
Member, American College of Healthcare Executives, American Health Law Association Admitted,
CT Bar - Admitted
J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law
B.S. Rehabilitation Services, Springfield College
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Tina Simpson
Reference 1 Phone
(919) 749 -2282
Reference 2
Craig Snow
Reference 2 Phone
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 7
(910) 367 -6229
Reference 3
Yasmin Tomkinson
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 251 -0911
Upload additional information.
• StaffBios1.adf
Date
05/03/2021
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 8
Driven by a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, "You must do the things you think you cannot do," Michealle
founded Atromitos to help partners do what they think they cannot. In her role as President, Michealle
oversees strategy, planning, and policy work for its partners and the day -to -day operations of Atromitos. The
words used most often to describe her are "She gets things done."
Michealle takes years of law and policy experience and puts it to work for partners who are trying to succeed in
an environment of constant change. Michealle fully understands the intricate process of bringing an
organization through change and the need to balance competing forces to succeed. Michealle has honed her
ability to think strategically and creatively in her prior roles and brings these skills to all of Atromitos' partners.
EXPERIENCE
Recent relevant projects include:
• Support providers in Medicaid managed care
contract review, strategy, and negotiations with
health plans, with a focus on value -based
payment arrangements and population health
management requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to local health
departments to prepare for Medicaid
transformation, including an operational
readiness assessment and training on Medicaid
managed care regulatory requirements.
• Conduct a market assessment for a virtual
health provider to assess Medicaid state
markets and identify regulatory requirements
that require platform, clinical, and business
model changes to enter the Medicaid market.
• Oversee the governance, regulatory,
operational and communication process
during the corporate restructure of a joint
venture company, including unwinding and
dissolving a nonprofit corporation member of
the JV.
Evaluate health care organizations in the US
and Canada to identify key attributes integral
to being a high - performing person- centered
health care organization on behalf of the
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality
in Health Care.
Support Medicaid managed care
organizations in the development of proposals
in response to competitive Requests for
Proposals issued by state Medicaid agencies,
including for Medicaid managed care, other
public insurance programs, and innovative
transformation demonstrations and pilots
issued by the CMS Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Innovations.
Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Michaela Howells
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 4:54 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: Howells -CV- May- 2021.pdf
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Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Michaela Howells
Email
howellsm(a7uncw.edu
Home Address
5130 Fitzgerald Dr.
Apt, suite, floor, etc.
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
United States
Map It
Mailing Address (if different from home address)
5130 Fitzgerald Dr.
Apt, suite, floor, etc.
Wilmington, NC 28405
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(303) 889 -9592
Years living in New Hanover County
7
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
40
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 10
Applicant's Employer
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Department of Anthropology
Occupation
Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology
Professional Activities
My professional activities reflect my expertise and interest in women's health and equity.
Background and Introduction
I am a biological anthropologist and human biologist who specializes in the intersection of biology and culture. My focus is on
the disparities of health, and health equity particularly surrounding women and gender. I have experience working for and with
diverse communities at the local regional, national, and international level.
Relevant Professional Research
As a professional, I have designed, conducted, and developed research on a range of women focused issues. These range
from studying the impacts of stress on pregnant women in New Hanover Country following Hurricane Florence, to addressing
disparities in treatment in pregnant Pacific Islander women during delivery, and women's barriers to protection from Zika Virus in
American Samoa and in Guatemala. I have also conducted and published research addressing women's barriers to STEM
careers in the United States.
Most recently I have spearheaded a collaborative campaign to address period poverty and menstrual equity in New Hanover
Country. In addition to raising over 25,000 menstrual products to address the short term need of menstruating people in New
Hanover County, I collaborated on education and outreach regarding this unmet need with multiple community partners
including SEEDS of Healing, YWCA Lower Cape Fear, the Frank Harr Foundation, and the League of Women Voters of the
Lower Cape Fear.
Relevant Work Experience
- Assistant Professor Biological Anthropology University of North Carolina Wilmington (Tenure granted and begins August 2021)
- Affiliate Professor UNCW Women and Gender Studies
- Member UNCW Gender Studies Research Center Advisory Board
- Chair Public Relations for the Human Biology Association (outgoing)
- Nursing Assistant Specializing in Elder Care and Rehabilitation (8 years of experience)
Volunteer Activities
My volunteer activities reflect my commitment to gender equity and reducing barriers to resources. I am committed to
opportunities that take an intersectional approach to community needs.
I am active volunteer with multiple organizations in New Hanover County. These include the NAACP, SEEDS of Healing, Frank
Harr Foundation, and SAGE. Some highlights include:
- Periods Don't Stop for Pandemics (2021): Organized a county wide campaign of menstrual hygiene products. This campaign is
ongoing at the time of this application, but we have raised over 25,000+ donations as of 5/3/21. These materials will be
distributed to multiple partners (including YWCA Lower Cape Fear, A Safe Place, Bridges of Wilmington, Good Shepard Center,
LINC INC, Roots of Recovery, Walking Tall, UNCW Hawk's Harvest and more), This event was a collaboration with SEEDS of
Healing, Frank Harr Foundation, YWCA Lower Cape Fear, League of Women Voters Lower Cape Fear, UNCW Gender
Research Center, UNCW Department of Anthropology, and I Support the Girls.
- Member of the NAACP Health Care Committee. Developing and supporting strategies to address vaccine hesitancy.
-AIDS Quilts Come to Wilmington (2019). Collaborated with UNCW, the Frank Harr Foundation and SEEDS of Healing to bring
examples of the AIDS Quilts to Wilmington. I developed and delivered educational and training materials to over 135 community
volunteers. I also hosted two community documentary film screenings (Thalian Hall and UNCW) and facilitated a panel
discussion about stigma and access to resources. Black women are one of the fastest growing groups of HIV+ people in the
South Eastern United States and this event helps increase education and decrease stigma around the disease.
-The Frank Harr Foundation and SAGE invited me to act as a moderator and host of a racial equity training for their board. We
watched the three -part documentary Race: Power of Illusion and discussed it over a three -week period.
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
Board of CommissioAers - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10-1 -11
My research, teaching, and community volunteering has centered around addressing gender -based challenges on a local,
national, and international level and I feel that my skills and background could complement those already on the committee. I
am looking forward to the opportunity to serve New Hanover County as a member of this board.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
I am looking forward to supporting the initiatives currently underway by the committee.
I would also be very interested in working with the committee to assess and address menstrual inequity as well as addressing
particular needs of women following natural disasters (hurricanes etc) in New Hanover County.
During a crisis, it becomes harder for people to manage their periods in a safe and dignified manner. Financial strain, job loss,
and homelessness can all compound this challenge. In North Carolina, 20% of women and girls aged 12 to 44 and 25% of trans
and non -binary people live below the federal poverty line, reducing access to menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, 63% of
female students grades 7 -12 in N.C. public schools attend Title I Eligible schools, meaning they are low- income and cannot
afford basic menstrual hygiene products. In the United States, 1 in 5 women have reported missing school, work, or other
responsibilities because they lack necessary period supplies - at a cost to both workers and employers. I would like to work with
the committee to determine the magnitude of this challenge in New Hanover County and see how we can effect change. I see
an important step of this to be working with the New Hanover County School Board to assess need and barriers to menstrual
hygiene materials among our students and have initiated these conversations.
Qualifications for serving:
I have a deep- seated interest in serving as an At Large Member on the New Hanover County Commission for Women. My
professional and volunteer experience makes me particularly qualified for this appointment.
As a professional I have successfully served in multiple leadership positions. I recently completed a three -year term on the
National Board of the Human Biology Executive Community as the Public Relations Chair. At UNCW I served as a Member of
the UNCW Gender Studies Board, Faculty Senator for the Department of Anthropology, as a member of the Honors Advisory
Committee and the Undergraduate Research Committee.
I have sought out multiple leadership training opportunities. In addition, I have completed multiple racial and gender equity
trainings and workshops to increase my knowledge surrounding the diversity of needs within our community.
My research (detailed above) and professional training has focused heavily on women's health and barriers to resources
(including following disasters like Hurricane Florence). It reflects my dedication to supporting women's diverse needs across
their lifespan.
My professional and volunteer work highlights my skills as a collaborative team player with effective research and personal
skills. My international experience provides additional perspective on women's issues on an international, national, and local
level.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
I am not serving on other municipal or county board/ committees
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 7
Representative Deb Butler
Reference 1 Phone
(919) 733 -5754
Reference 2
Deborah Dicks Maxwell (President of New Hanover County NAACP)
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 508 -9414
Reference 3
LeShonda Wallace, PhD, FNP -BC (Director SEEDS of Healing)
Reference 3 Phone
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 12
(973) 342 -0979
Additional comments:
Thank you for your consideration of my application for position on the New Hanover County Commission for Women. Please do
not hesitate to contact me with any questions. I look forward to the opportunity to serve.
Upload additional information.
• Howells -CV- May- 2021.pdf
Date
05/03/2021
Consent
**I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 13
MICHAELA HOWELLS
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Department of Anthropology
Osprey Hall
601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403 (303) 889 -9592
howellsm @uncw.edu
May 2021
CURRENT POSITIONS
Assistant Professor. Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Affiliate Faculty. Women and Gender Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Adjunct. Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado Boulder
Director. UNCW GAPS Lab (Growth Adaptation Pregnancy Stress Lab), University of North Carolina
Wilmington
Director. Balinese Macaque Ethnoprimatology Field School. Bali, Indonesia
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2013. Dissertation Title: Maternal
psychosocial stress and neonate outcomes on the Pacific island of Tutuila. Dissertation Director:
D.L. Dufour.
Certificate in College Teaching, University of Colorado Boulder, 2013.
M.A. Anthropology. Iowa State University, 2006. Thesis Title: Chimpanzees, humans and
parasites: sympatry in southeastern Senegal. Thesis Director: J. Pruetz.
B.A. Anthropology. Central Washington University, 2002. Honors Thesis Title: Aggression and use
of space with move to a novel environment in Cebus apella. Thesis Director: M. Matheson
B.S. Primate Behavior and Ecology. Central Washington University, 2002.
A.A. Green River Community College, 2000.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor— UNCW
August 2015 — Present
Introduction to Anthropology — Four Field Approach (ANT 105)
• Introduction to Physical Anthropology (ANT 210)
Human Origins (ANT 320)
Human Biological Variation (ANT 324)
Human Growth and Development (ANT 325)
• Medical Anthropology (ANT 346)
Directed Independent Study (ANT 491) — UNCW Students: Tamara Capps, Mead Krowka,
Taryn April, Michael Coszalter, Katherine Woolard,Michelle Pieters, Latisha Rivera,
Jennifer Rankin, Alayna Brehm, Kaitlyn Lowrence, Lauren King, Elizabeth Boswell,
Cara Stompor, Kathleen Chapman, Alexandria Stephenson, Alexandra Stephens
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 14
Lecturer — UNCW
August 2014 — July 2015
Introduction to Anthropology (ANT 105)
Physical Anthropology (ANT 210)
• Human Biological Variation (ANT 324)
• Human Growth and Development (ANT 325)
University Instructor
January — March 2011
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 150) American Samoa Teacher Education Program,
American Samoa Community College
May -July 2010
• Introduction to Physical Anthropology 1 (ANTH 20 10) University of Colorado, Boulder
January-May 2009 & August — December 2008
• Primate Behavior (ANTH 3000) University of Colorado, Boulder
Field Teaching Experience
Summer 2016, 2017, 2018
Instructor Ethnographic methods: Balinese Macaque Ethnoprimatology Field School. Bali,
Indonesia.
December 2005 — January 2006
Teaching Assistant: Primate Behavior and Ecology field school, La Suerte Biological Field
Station, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
June 2004 - August 2004
Teaching Assistant: Primate Behavior and Ecology field school (1s` and 2nd sessions) El Zota
Biological Field Station - Costa Rica, Iowa State University and Indiana University
Lead Graduate Teacher
2007 -2008 & 2009 -2010
• Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder
Pedagogical Research (University of Colorado Boulder)
May 2009 - August 2009 - McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
• Research Assistant and Academic Counselor. Provided direction and research support for
undergraduate McNair Scholars.
July- September 2008 - Graduate Teacher Program
• Research Assistant — Center for the Integration of Research Teaching and Learning ( CIRTL)
Network. Interviewed STEM teachers to determine role of CIRTL in their discipline.
Teaching Assistantship (2002 -2014)
Human Evolutionary Biology (ANTH 4110) — University of Colorado, Boulder (UCB)
Lab Instructor for Physical Anthropology 1 (ANTH 2030) UCB
Lab Instructor for Physical Anthropology 2 (ANTH 2040) UCB
Introduction to Women's Studies (WMST 2000) UCB
Introduction to Physical Anthropology (ANTH 2010) UCB
2
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 15
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANTHR 201) Iowa State University (ISU)
Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (ANTHR 202) ISU
Globalization and the Human Condition (ANTHR 230) ISU
Biological Anthropology (ANTH 110) Central Washington University (CWU)
Advanced Biological Anthropology (ANTH 311) CWU
Pedagogical Training (Select)
2020 UNCW Information Literacy Fellowship (2 months)
2020 UNCW Course Design Institute (1 month)
2020 Eight ways to connect your students with support this semester. UNCW Center for
Teaching Excellence
2020 Teaching through a disaster. Again. UNCW Center for Teaching Excellence.
2020 Sticking the landing: How to close the semester from a place of strength. UNCW
Center for Teaching Excellence
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Extramural Grants
2020
National Science Foundation.
$26,476
18 -504 Biological Anthropology Program — Doctoral Dissertation Research
Improvement Grants. "Thermogenesis and Energetic Costs in Humans ". Co -PI:
Ocobock C, Howells ME, Niclou AM.
(Note: Project suspended due to COVID -19)
2018
Natural Hazards Center
$2,000
Quick Response Application (NSF)
2016
Pacific Society of Reproductive Health
$15,000
Send Hope not Flowers
2015
Wenner Gren Foundation
$5,000
Engaged Anthropologist Grant
2011
Wenner Gren Foundation
Dissertation Fieldwork Grant
$19,940
Osmundsen Initiative
$4,860
2010
National Science Foundation
$19,985
2008
American Association University Women
$1,000
2005
American Society of Primatologists
$1,450
2005
Explorers Club
$1,200
2005
Sigma XI — Grant in Aid
$997
Extramural Grants — Applied for Not Funded
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2019
AAPA Cobb Professional Development Grant
$6,500 (Not Funded)
2019
National Science Foundation
$954,779 (Not Funded)
2019
(Dynamic Coupled Human Systems)
$1,000
2018
RAPID - NSF
$32,400 (Not Funded)
2018
Wenner Gren Foundation
$20,000 (Not Funded)
2018
National Science Foundation
$954,779 (Not Funded)
2018
(Dynamic Coupled Human Systems)
$5,000
2017
National Geographic Society
$33,450 (Not Funded)
2017
National Science Foundation
$315,808 (Not Funded)
2016
(Cultural and Biological Anthropology)
2017
Wenner Gren
$19,850 (Not Funded)
2016
Wenner Gren
$19,940 (Not Funded)
2016
National Science Foundation
$126,124 (Not Funded)
2016
(Cultural Anthropology)
$6,500
2016
Wenner Gren
$19,940 (Not Funded)
Intramural Grants (Home Institution)
2020
UNCW Travel Grant (Hazards Workshop)
$1,000
2019
UNCW Travel Grant (Samoa)
$1,000
2019
UNCW Travel Grant (Hazards Workshop)
$1,000
2019
UNCW CAS Pilot Grant
$3,500
2019
UNCW SURCA Grant - Hurricane Pregnancy
$5,000
2018
UNCW Hurricane Pedagogy Grant
$500
2018
UNCW SURCA Grant - Inking of Immunity
$5,000
2017
UNCW Dean's Fund
$30,000
2017
UNCW ETEAL Supported Pedagogy Initiative
$10,000
2016
UNCW Women's Studies and Resource Center
Travel Grant
$200
2016
UNCW Dean's Fund - Darwin Day
$1,300
2016
UNCW Dean's Fund
$13,000
2016
UNCW Global Citizen
$6,500
2016
UNCW Travel Grant
$1,000
2016
UNCW SURCA Grant - Stress & Classroom
$4,994
2016
UNCW SURCA Grant - Zika Virus
$5,000
2016
UNCW Curriculum Improvement Grant
$3,500
2015
UNCW ETEAL Supported Pedagogy Initiative
$3,499
2015
UNCW Dean's Fund
$31,000
2014
UNCW ETEAL Supported Pedagogy Initiative
$3,500
2013
UCB Dissertation Completion Fellowship
$6,000
2012
UCB Haskell - Houghtelin Scholarship Fund
$1,200
2011
UCB Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grant
Margaret Hoenich Award
$2,000
2011
UCB Haskell - Houghlin Scholarship Fund
$600
2010
UCB Dorothy Martin Award
$2,000
2008
UCB Dissertation Improvement Grant
$500
2008
UCB Haskell - Houghtelin Scholarship Fund
$410
2007
UCB Dissertation Improvement Grant
$1,700
2007
UCB Burt Fund
$1,500
2007
UCB Walker Van Riper Award
$1,500
2007
UCB Beverly Sears Research Award
$1,000
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2006
UCB Dissertation Improvement Grant
2006
UCB Travel Grant
2005
ISU Anthropology Departmental Award
2004
ISU Professional Advancement Grant
2004
ISU Travel Grant
Professional Grant and Training Workshops Attended
2019 Hazards Workshop — Boulder, CO
2017 UNCW SPARC Office Grant Writing Boot Camp
2017 ECU NSF Grant Writing Workshop
2016 NSF / NIH Grant Writing Workshop
$2,500
$200
$300
$350
$300
Refereed Journal Articles, Book Chapters, and Popular Press (Italicized Indicates Student
Co- Authors)
Howells ME, Dancause K, Pond R, Rivera L, Simmons D, Alston BD. (2020). Maternal marital status
predicts self - reported stress among pregnant women following Hurricane Florence. American Journal of
Human Biology. 32:e23427. httys://doi.org/10. 1002/ajhb.23427
Carney RM, Howells M, Tanumafili A, Matalavea A, Gafa J, Isaia L. Trends of Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea,
Hepatitis and Syphilis Infections in Samoa from 2012 to 2017. (2020). World Health Organization's
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal (WPSAR). 11(1). doi:
10.5365/wpsar.2019.10.2.004
Lynn CD, Howells ME, Herdrich D, Ioane J, Hudson D, Fitiao ST. (2020)(Early View). The evolutionary
adaptation of body art: Tattoo as an honest signal of immunological fitness in American Samoa.
American Journal of Human Biology.
Hawley NL, Tripathi RR, Muasau - Howard B, Howells ME, Faiai M, Van der Ryn M. (2019).
Knowledge of gestational mellitus among pregnant women in American Samoa. The Pacific Journal of
Reproductive Health. https:/ /doi.org/10.18313 /pirh.2019.902
Sponheimer M, Loudon JE, Howells ME. (2019). Fossil primates from flooded habitats: the antiquity of
an association. In A.A. Barnett, I. Matsuda, and K. Nowak (eds) Primates in Flooded Habitats: Ecology
and Conservation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Lynn CD, Howells ME, Stein MJ. (2018). Family and the field: expectations of a field -based research
career affect researcher family planning decisions. PLoS One. 13(9): e02O3500.
Howells ME. (2018). Puberty in Nonhuman Primates. The International Encyclopedia of Biological
Anthropology. Eds. W. Trevathan. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Howells ME, Lynn CD, Weaver J, Langford- Sesepesara M, Tufa J. (2018). Zika Virus in American
Samoa: challenges for prevention and management in the context of non - communicable disease. Annuals
of Human Biology. Special edition Human Biology in the Pacific. Vol 45, No 3 (229 -238).
Howells ME, Pieters M. (2018). "The mosquito brings the sickness ": local knowledge, stigma, and
barriers to Zika prevention in rural Guatemala. In D. Schwartz (eds) Maternal Health, Pregnancy - Related
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Morbidity and Death Among Indigenous Women of Mexico and Central America: An Anthropological,
Epidemiological and Biomedical Approach. Expected Press Date: April 2018. Springer Nature.
Van Tilburg H, Herdrick DJ, Howells ME, Sesepasara VH, Ausage TC, Coszalter M. (2018). "Row as
One!" A History of the Development and Use of the Samoan Fautasi. The Journal of the Polynesian
Society.
Howells ME, Lynn C, Ocobock C, Robinson C, Woolard K. (2017). It's a Deadman's Party: Integrative
Evolutionary Education. The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium. 7(1):132 -149.
Howells ME. (2017). Puberty. The International Encyclopedia of Primatology. Eds. A Fuentes. Wiley
Blackwell.
Howells ME, Ah Ching J, Bender R. (2016). Does maternal marital status indirectly influence use of
medical interventions during delivery in American Samoa? Pacific Journal of Reproductive Health.
1(3):102 -108. DOI: 10.18313/pjrh.2016.901
Howells ME, Pieters M. (2016). Zika's Frightening Stranglehold. Sapiens (Online Magazine of the
Wenner Gren Foundation). Published February 8, 2016.
Howells ME. (2016). Debates and Controversies: Myth of the Freshman 15. In: Filling Up: The
Psychology of Eating. Justine Reel (eds). Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood / ABC -CLIO.
Howells ME, Pruetz J, Gillespie TR. (2010). Patterns of Gastro- Intestinal Parasites and Commensals as
an Index of Population and Ecosystem Health: The Case of Sympatric Western Chimpanzees (Pan
troglodytes verus) and Guinea Baboons ( Papio hamadryas papio) at Fongoli, Senegal. American Journal
of Primatology 71:1 -7.
Sponheimer M, Loudon JE, Codron D, Howells ME, Pruetz JD, Codron J, de Ruiter DJ, Lee -Thorp JA.
(2006). Do "Savanna" Chimpanzees Consume C4 Resources? Journal of Human Evolution 51:128 -133.
Loudon JE, Howells ME, Fuentes A. (2006). The Importance of Integrative Anthropology: A Preliminary
Investigation Employing Primatological and Cultural Anthropology Data Collection Methods in
Assessing Human- Monkey Co- existence in Bali, Indonesia. Ecological and Environmental Anthropology
2:2 -13.
Non - Refereed Articles and Popular Press
Howells ME. 2018. Zika: From the Brazilian Backlands to Global Threat. American Journal of Human
Biology (Invited Book review). American Journal of Human Biology. Early View.
Howells ME. 2017. Biological Anthropology in a Changing World. May /June Edition of Anthropology
News. Contributing Editor for the Biological Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological
Association.
Howells ME. 2016. Engaged Anthropology Grant: Michaela Howells. The Wenner -Gren Blog.
http: //blog. wennergren .org /2016 /08 /eag_howells/
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Howells ME, Kissel M. 2016. Redefining Biological Anthropology. March/April Edition of
Anthropology News. Contributing Editor for the Biological Anthropology Section of the American
Anthropological Association.
Howells ME. 2016. Celebrating the Year of the Monkey in Minneapolis, MN. March/April Edition of
Anthropology News. Contributing Editor for the Biological Anthropology Section of the American
Anthropological Association.
Manuscripts Under Review
Sarnia MS, Gildner TE, Howells ME, Lew -Levy S, Trumble B.C., Fuentes A. (In review). There and
back again: the biosocial dynamics of returning from the field. Submitted to American Journal of
Human Biology (4.22.21).
Howells ME, Loudon JE, Brotcorne F, Petterson JV, Wandia IN, Putra IGAA, Fuentes A. (In
review). Primates and primatologists: reflecting on two decades of ethnoprimatological research,
tourism, and conservation at the Ubud Monkey Forest. Invited book chapter submitted for
Indonesian Primates.
Manuscripts in Final Staged of Preparation
Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour D, Ah -Ching J, Muasau B, Carney B, Langford- Sesepasara M, Wagi C.
In Prep. Marital status impacts access to prenatal care in American Samoa: Implications for population
health and Zika exposure. Human Organization.
Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL. In Prep. Is there a relationship between psychosocial stress and
pregnancy outcomes in Samoan women? Target Journal: American Journal of Human Biology.
Howells ME, Dufour DL, Williams H, Reina JC. In Prep. Trends in BMI and Ideal Body Size of Urban
Colombian Women in Two SES Groups. Target Journal: American Journal of Human Biology.
Submission goal: April 2021.
Howells ME, April TB, Woolard KL, Loudon JE. In Prep. Abroad Spectrum of Activity: Comparing
Energetic Output of Students on Study Abroad and in Traditional Classroom Settings. Target Journal:
American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Target Submission Date: July 2021
Loudon JL, Lewis AE, Turner TR, Grobler JP, Howells ME, Pender JE. In Prep. Ecotoxicology at
anthropogenically disturbed sites inhabited by vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus). Target
Journal: American Journal of Primatology. January 2020
Consultant
Scientific Advisor. 2016 -2021. Mandala Suci Wenara Wana — Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Monkey
Forest Ubud.
Scientific Advisor. July 2018. National Geographic film crew of "Rare ". Filmed in part in the Ubud
Monkey Forest. Expected Air Date October 2020.
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Media Engagement
Group Collecting Menstrual Hygiene Products to Address Period Poverty. April 29, 2021. WECT 6
News. https: / /www.wect.com/2021 /04/29 /group- collecting - menstrual- hygiene- products - address - period-
poverty/
New Study Researches How Hurricane Florence Could Have Impacted Pregnancies. Dec 27, 2018.
WWAY 3 News (Wilmington, NC). https: / /www.wwaytv3.com/2018 /12/27 /new - study- researches -how-
hurricane- florence- could- have - impacted-
pregnancies / ?fbclid= IwARORN2odGSOCUe8GnhrO 1 nVD 1 nEL- msEirmILwOzjCgnKZI6KmneTp2oEE4
UNCW Public Outreach - Dub Geographic and the Department of Anthropology
https:// www. youtube.com/watch ?v= 2Nzsx4P2VIg &feature= share &fbclid= IwAROsyCgij_epOwASyB5
MLLVMD4yz47vsLj exkuath-15 fbPFyg4FYk5vW A
Public Health Video — Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
GDM Video Intervention — American Samoa
https:// www. youtube.com/watch ?v= 9ilMu8BgcUM
GAPS Lab — Growth Adaptation Pregnancy Stress
Facebook Page: @GAPSLabNC
Inking of Immunity — Taina o le tetee atu I faamai
Facebook Page: @Inking.of.Immunity
Balinese Macaque Field School
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028955133807699/
Balinese Macaque Ethnoprimatology Field Project web page. https : / /www.balimacaqueproject.com /
UNCW Professor Spotlight: Michaela Howells
https://theseahawk.org/ 14780/lifestyle /professor- spotlight - michaela - howells- anthropology- and - womens-
studies/
Samoa News. July 24, 2017. Tattoo research progressing steadily. http://www.samoanews.com /local-
news/ tattoo - research - progressing- steadily
Samoa News. July 10, 2017. Can tattoos make you healthier? http://www.samoanews.com /local-
news /can- tattoos - make - you - healthier
NBC News. Nov 22, 2016. Cultural Factors Complicate Zika Prevention in American Samoa.
https://www.nbcnews.com/ news /asian - america/american - samoa- cultural- factors - could- make - zika- worse-
n686781
Biocultural Systematics: Biocultural Medical Anthropology at the University of Alabama. December 22,
2016. https:// anthropology .ua.edu /blogs/biocultmed/2016 /12/22 /replacing- the - lone - stranger -with-
evidence- based - theory- collaborative - fieldwork -in- anthropology/
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Honors and Awards
2020 Information Literacy Fellow — UNCW Randall Library
2019 Discere Aude Award, UNCW Center For Teaching Excellence
2019 YWCA Lower Cape Fear — Women of Achievement — Education (Nomination)
2019 L.S. "Bo" Dean Faculty and Staff Award, UNCW LGBTQIA+ Resource Center
2018 Janet Mason Ellerby Award for Scholarship. UNCW Women's Studies Program
2018 Distinguished Anthropology Alumni Award (Inaugural Recipient) - Central Washington
University
2017 Nominated - UNCW Dub Awards — Best Educational Programing - Darwin Day 2017
2015 Featured in the Women of UNCW Campaign
2012 Best Student Presentation
Biological Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association,
111"` Annual Meeting, San Francisco
2009 Graduate Part Time Instructor Teaching Excellence Award, University of Colorado,
Boulder
2009 Best Should Teach Silver Award - Science and Mathematics, University of Colorado,
Boulder
2007 Best Should Teach Silver Award - Social Science, University of Colorado, Boulder
2005 Finalist - Primate Interest Group Student Prize
American Association of Physical Anthropologists
2004 Teaching Excellence Award, Iowa State University
2002 Departmental Honors in Anthropology, Central Washington University
2000 -2002 Honor Roll, College of Sciences, Central Washington University
1997 -1999 Dean's List, Green River Community College
Invited Professional Presentations (* Denotes Published Abstracts. t Denotes Invited. Italicized
Indicates Student Co- Authors)
2019 Howells ME. Tattoo and Cultural Protections on Health. Invited Lecture: Tatau Tattoo Festival,
Apia Samoa.
2018 Howells ME. The embodiment of inequality: the effect of maternal social status on fetal growth,
prenatal care, and Zika exposure in American Samoa. Invited lecture East Carolina University
Department of Anthropology.
2018 Howells ME. "Fight the bite ": Zika, tattoos, and health in American Samoa. Invited lecture
Central Washington University, Department of Anthropology and Museum Studies.
2018 Howells ME. "Fight the bite ": Zika, tattoos, and health in American Samoa. Invited lecture
Green River College Department of Anthropology.
2017 Howells ME. Stigma and size: maternal social status, neonate size, and risk of Zika in American
Samoa. Invited Extemporaneous Talk: University of Alabama.
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2011 Howells ME. Impact of psychosocial stress on gestation length and pregnancy outcomes in
Samoan women. In- service presented to the American Samoan Department of Health.
2008 Howells ME. An ethnoprimatological approach to understanding human- chimpanzee sympatry in
western Tanzania. 2008 Walker Van Riper and William H. Burt University of Colorado Lecture
Series. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.
Conference Presentations (* Denotes Published Abstracts. t D e n o t e s I n v i t e d.
Italicized Indicates Student Co- Authors)
2020* Howells ME, Carney RM, Tanumafili A, Matalavea A, Gafa J, Naseri T. Differences in STI
prevalence across age and sex classes in Samoa: the value of age specific preventative services.
Accepted for presentation 45"' Annual Meeting of the Human Biology Association, Los Angeles
California (Presentation not possible due to COVID -19 cancellation)
2020* Lynn CD, Howells ME, Chen W, Chen -Fruean E, Nowak T, Caballero G, Wood H,
Muehlenbein M. Tattoos and other biomarkers: secretory immunoglobulin A, C- reactive protein,
cortisol, and bacteria - killing response to tattooing. Accepted for presentation 45"' Annual
Meeting of the Human Biology Association, Los Angeles California (Presentation not possible
due to COVID -19 cancellation)
2020 *t Capps T, Oppenheim G, Kim D, Howells ME, Braun DR, Hlubik S. Experimental
investigation of phytoliths and combustion features and their relevance for the 'Cooking
Hypothesis' from East Turkana, Kenya. Accepted for presentation 89th Annual Meeting of the
American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Los Angeles California (Presentation not
possible due to COVID -19 cancellation).
2020* Krowka MA, Smith BK, Bianchi S, Loudon JE, Howells ME, Gomez AM, Paines OCC,
Sponheimer M. Food choice and nutritional analysis of frugivorous and insectivorous diets
in captive Northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii). Accepted for presentation 89"'
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Los Angeles
California (Presentation not possible due to COVID -19 cancellation)
2019 Howells ME, Dancause K, Pond R. Going with the Flo: socioeconomic disparities in stress
experiences and mediation following Hurricane Florence. Presented at the 40 Annual Meeting of
the Human Biology Association, Cleveland, OH, March 26 -28.
2019 Lynn CD, Howells ME, Herdrich D, Ioane J, Hudson D, Fitiao TW. Tattooing and Immune
Response: More Like Exercise or an Inoculation? Presented at the 44'h Annual Meeting of the
Human Biology Association, Cleveland, OH, March 26 -28.
2019 Terrell E, Lynn C, Howells ME. Family and Career Dynamics among Biological and Applied
Anthropologists. Presented at the 44"' Annual Meeting of the Human Biology Association,
Cleveland, OH, March 26 -28.
2018 Lynn CD, Howells ME, Herdrich D, Ioane J, Hudson D, Fitiao TW. The Evolutionary
Adaptation of Body Art: Tattooing as an Honest Signal of Fitness. Presented as part of the session
"The Resistance to and Resilience of Adaptation: The Place of Evolutionary Theory in
Biocultural Anthropology: Part I" at the 117`h Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological
Association, San Jose, CA, November 14 -18
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2018 *t Howells ME, Lynn CD. Zika virus and maternal stigmatization: Supporting maternal and child
health through religious engagement in American Samoa. Invited Session AAAS: Biological
Anthropology and Dialogue with Diverse Publics. Paper presented at the 87`h American
Association of Physical Anthropologists. Austin, TX.
2018 *t Lynn CD, Howells ME. Fight the bite: Zika Virus, personal responsibility, maternal
stigmatization, and disabled children in American Samoa. Invited Session: The False Meritocracy
of Choice within Social Constructs of Health. Paper presented at the 87h American Association
of Physical Anthropologists. Austin, TX.
2018 *t Lynn CD, Howells ME, Herdrich D, loane J, Hudson D, Wilson Fitaiao ST. Tatau and the
hygiene hypothesis: retesting the inoculation effect of tattooing in American Samoa. 43rd Human
Biology Association Meeting in Austin, TX.
2018 *t Loudon JL, Howells ME, Wandia I, Putra I, Crudup MR, Fuentes A. Trouble in paradise:
analyzing the patterns of a bites and scratches directed at humans by long - tailed macaques
(Macaque fascicularis) at Padangtegal Wenara Wana, Bali, Indonesia. Invited Session:
Anthropologists Take on Emerging Infectious Diseases: Poster presented as part of the AAPA
and AAA Joint Session. 87h American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Austin, TX.
2017 Howells ME. Barriers to Zika Prevention in American Samoa. Podium presented at the 4`h Annual
Mid - Atlantic Biological Anthropology Interest Group Meeting.
2017* Howells ME, Lynn CD, Sesepasara M. The embodiment of inequality: Zika risk in the Pacific
island of American Samoa. Poster presented at the 42nd Human Biology Association Meetings,
New Orleans GA.
2017* Lynn CD, Howells ME. Behaviors, badges, bans, and babies: religious commitment signaling and
unwed motherhood in American Samoa. Poster presented at the 86th American Association of
Physical Anthropologists. New Orleans, LA.
2017* Lewis AE, Loudon JE, Pender JE, Andrews JC, Howells ME, Grobler JP, Turner TR. Examining
heavy metal concentrations in hair of South African vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to
access anthropogenic impacts. Poster presented at the 86th American Association of Physical
Anthropologists. New Orleans, LA.
2017* Pieters M, Howells ME. Zika in rural Guatemala: condom stigmatization and the embodiment of
risk. Poster presented at the 42nd Human Biology Association Meetings. New Orleans, LA.
2017* Woolard KL, Boswell EM, Howells ME, Lynn CD. Stress, creativity, and final exams: A
preliminary report. Poster presented at the 42nd Human Biology Association Meetings, New
Orleans GA.
2017 Lynn CD, Howells ME. Of Moms and mosquitos: embodiment of inequality and Zika risk
in American Samoa. Conference on Rural Health — University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL.
2017 Howells ME, Lynn CD. Mosquitos and Moms: the intersection of biology and culture during
recent Zika outbreaks in American Samoa. Podium presented at the Southeastern Evolutionary
Perspectives Society. Tuscaloosa, AL.
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20171 Herdrich DJ, Tilburg HK, Howells ME, Coszalter MD. History of the development and use
of the Samoan Fautasi. Key Note Address given at the Hawaiian Watercraft Conference. Honolulu,
HI.
2016 *t Howells ME, Pieters M, Sespasara M. American Samoa and the Embodiment of Inequality in the
Age of Zika. Invited Session. Podium presented at the 115`x' American Anthropological
Association Meeting, Minneapolis MN.
2016 Howells ME, Lynn CD, Herdrich D. Does maternal social status impact their exposure to the
Zika virus in American Samoa? Podium presented at the Modernization and Health in the
Asia - Pacific Region. Joint sponsored by the Japan Physiological Anthropology Society.
University of Hawaii, Hilo.
2016 Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Sespasara M, Muasau - Howard B. Reduced Maternal Social
Status in American Samoan Women Results in Slower Fetal Growth. Podium presented at the I"
meeting of the Pacific Islander Health Conference, Fayetteville AK.
2016* Howells ME, Lynn CL. Anthropologists Under Pressure: Perceptions of Stress, Conflict, and
Support in the Pursuit of Career - Family Balance. Podium presented at the 85a' Meeting American
Association of Physical Anthropology Meetings, Atlanta GA.
2016* Howells ME, Dufour DL, Bender RL, Sesepasara M, Lloyd A. Does chronic maternal
psychosocial stress among American Samoan women affect neonate body size? Poster presented
at the 41" Human Biology Association Meetings, Atlanta GA.
2016* Wagi C, Howells ME, Bender RL. Examining maternal marital status in American Samoa:
implications for neonate size and access to prenatal care. Poster presented at the 41" Human
Biology Association Meetings, Atlanta GA.
2016 Howells ME, Bender RL, Wagi C. Stigma and size: does reduced maternal social status in
American Samoan women result in slower fetal growth? Podium presented at the Southeastern
Evolutionary Perspectives Society Meeting, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2015* Howells ME, Bender RL, Darna DL, Sesepasara M, Lloyd A. Is Chronic Maternal Psychosocial
Stress Linked to Neonate Outcomes in American Samoan Women? The Intergenerational Effects
of Stress on Neonate Body Size. Invited podium presented at the 114"' American Anthropological
Association Meeting, Denver CO.
2015* Lynn CD, Howells ME. Anthropologists, Kids, and Careers: When Family Is Strange and the
Field Familiar. Invited podium presented at the 114`x' American Anthropological Association
Meeting, Denver CO.
2015 Howells ME, Lloyd A. Stressing the Small Stuff: Does Maternal Psychosocial Stress Affect
Neonate Body Size in American Samoans? Podium presented at the Mid - Atlantic Biological
Interest Group Meetings, Richmond VA.
2015 Wagi C, Howells ME, Bender RL. Tie the Knot, Grow a Baby: The Effects of Marital Status on
Neonate Growth in American Samoa. Poster presented at the Mid - Atlantic Biological Interest
Group Meetings, Richmond VA.
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2015* Howells ME, Dufour D, Williams HS, Reina JC. 2015. Time and transition: actual and ideal
body size of high and low socioeconomic women in Cali Columbia over a 13 year period.
Podium presented at the 40th Human Biology Association Meeting. St. Louis, MO.
2014 Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Sespasara M, Ah Ching J, Mua'sau B, Time M, Sipili G. To
love, honor and obey: the relationship between marital status and birth outcomes in American
Samoa. Podium presented at the Mid - Atlantic Bioanthropology Interest Group. Richmond, VA.
2013* Howells ME, Dufour DL. The impact of maternal social status on pregnancy outcomes in
American Samoa. Podium presented at the 112t1i Meeting of the American Anthropological
Association. Chicago, IL.
2013* Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Sespasara M, Ah Ching J, Mua'sau B, Time M, Sipili G. To
love, honor and obey: the relationship between marital status and birth outcomes in American
Samoa. Podium presented at the 38th Human Biology Association Meeting. Knoxville, TN.
2012 Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Ah Ching J, Mua'sau B. You just have to wait: marital
status and pregnancy outcomes in American Samoa. Paper presented at the 111th Meeting of the
American Anthropological Association. San Francisco, CA.
2012* Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Ah -Ching J, Mua'sau B. Does residency status impact
gestation length and birth outcomes in Samoan women? Poster re- presented at the 2012 Women's
Health Research Day. Denver, CO.
2012 Howells ME, Bender RL, Dufour DL, Ah -Ching J, Mua'sau B. Does residency status impact
gestation length and birth outcomes in Samoan women? Poster presented at the 37th Human
Biology Association Meeting. Portland OR.
2011 Howells ME, Ah Ching J, Bender R. The impact of state - assigned identity on pregnancy
outcomes in Samoan women. Podium presented at the 2nd Samoa 1I Conference National
University. Apia, Western Samoa.
2010* Howells ME, Reina JC, Dufour DL. C- reactive protein and cardiovascular disease risk factors for
women in Cali, Colombia. Poster presented at the 35th Human Biology Association Meeting.
Albuquerque, NM.
2007* Howells ME. Time for retirement? An alternative perspective of the grandmother hypothesis.
Invited poster presented at the 106th American Anthropological Association Meeting.
Washington DC.
2007* Howells ME. Common origins: commensalisms between humans and chimpanzees in
southeastern Senegal. Poster presented at the 75th American Association of Physical
Anthropologist Annual Meeting. Philadelphia PA. American Journal of Physical Anthropology;
(132 S44):131.
2006* Howells ME, Pruetz TR, Gillespie TR. Increased human- chimpanzee sympatry in southeastern
Senegal: implications for pathogen transmission and health. Podium presented at the 75th
American Association of Physical Anthropologist Meeting. Anchorage AK. American Journal of
Physical Anthropology; (129): 105 -106.
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2005* Howells ME & Pruetz J. They came, they saw, they conquered — now what? Management of a
Costa Rican rainforest for three species of primates. Poster presented at the 74`x' American
Association of Physical Anthropologist Meeting. Milwaukee WI. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology; (126):119.
2004* Howells ME. Fuentes A. Loudon J. Sacred cropraiders? An examination of sympatric
associations among Homo sapiens and Macaca fascicularis on the island of Bali. Paper presented
at the 20th Congress of the International Primatological Society. Torino, Italy. Folia
Primatologica; (75):279.
2004* Loudon J. Fuentes A. Howells ME. Sacred cropraiders? An examination of sympatric
associations among Homo sapiens and Macaca fascicularis on the island of Bali. Poster presented
at the 73th American Association of Physical Anthropologist Meeting. Tampa, FL. American
Journal of Physical Anthropology; (123):137.
2003* Howells ME, Matheson M.D. Aggression and use of space in captive Cebus apella. Poster
presented at the 102nd American Anthropological Association Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Student Presentations at UNCW
2020 Capps T, Howells ME. Experimental investigation of phytoliths and combustion features and
their relevance for the 'Cooking Hypothesis' from East Turkana, Kenya. UNCW Anthropology
Day.
2020 Krowka MA, Howells ME. Food choice and nutritional analysis of frugivorous and
insectivorous diets in captive Northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii). UNCW
Anthropology Day.
2019 Rivera T. Howells ME, Dancause K, Pond R. Going with the Flo: socioeconomic disparities in
stress experiences and mediation following Hurricane Florence. Poster presented at the 2019
Center for Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CSURF),
2019 April T, Howells ME, Woolard KL, Loudon JE. Abroad spectrum of activity: comparing
energetic output of students on study abroad and in traditional classroom settings. Poster
presented at the 2019 Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowship
(CSURF).
2017 Brehm A, Howells ME. Midwives and cesarean sections — who is affected? Poster presented at
the 2017 Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CSURF).
2017 Woolard K, Boswell E, Howells ME. Poster presented at the 2017 Center for the Support of
Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CSURF).
Community Presentations
2021 Howells ME. Webinar: Periods Don't Stop for Pandemics. League of Women Voters Lower Cape
Fear.
https: / /www.youtube. com /watch ?v=yyI3234EOm8 &list =PLTb7 V aiixAOVkBNAx4 W OxYzoObad
sgTBT &index = l l &t =19s
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2021 Howells ME. Self -Love Speaker Series feat. Dr. Michaela Howells- Menstrual Health and Period
Poverty.
https: / /www.youtube.com /watch ?v =3 FHKbRUsU4I &list =PLTb7 VaiixAOykBNAx4W OxYzo0bh
dsgT8T &index =10
2019 Howells ME. Victorian Mourning Rituals through Clothing. Invited Presentation for the "I Love
Vintage" meeting at the Second Skin Vintage, Wilmington NC.
2019 Howells ME. Vintage Tiki Fashion: Clothing and Escapism. Invited Presentation for the "I Love
Vintage" meeting at the Second Skin Vintage, Wilmington NC.
2017 Howells ME. Fashion as political resistance: defiant fashion, defiant women. Invited Presentation
for the "I Love Vintage" meeting at the Second Skin Vintage, Wilmington NC.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Health Education Messaging
July 2016 — Present - Department of Health, American Samoa
Research Associate. Gestational Diabetes education program. Co- developed screenplay for
educational video for gestational diabetes outreach video with Yale and American Samoa
Community College faculty. GDM Video Intervention — American Samoa.
https: / /www.youtube.com /watch ?v= 9ilMu8BgcUM
June 2015- August 2015 — Department of Health American Samoa
Created five prenatal health messaging posters in collaboration with the health care
professionals
Human Biology
July 2017 — Present — Historic Preservation Office American Samoa
Co -PI. Inking of Immunity
July 2016 — Present — Department of Health, American Samoa
Research Associate. Coordinating research on the socioeconomic risk factors associated with
Zika Virus on the Samoan island of Tutuila
October 2010 -June 2012 — Department of Health and LBJ Tropical Medical Center, American
Samoa
Research Associate. Coordinating research on the impacts of prenatal stress on Samoan
neonates between the two key prenatal care centers on the Samoan island of Tutuila
July 2007 -July 2008 — Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder
Research Assistant Lactation Study. Ran energetics and anthropometric tests on lactating
females
Primate Behavior and Ecology
May 2016 -June 2018 — Department of Anthropology (UNCW) — Bali, Indonesia
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• Co- Director Balinese Macaque Ethnoprimatological Field Project. Developed, organized, and
taught the ethnographic portion of the field school.
May 2006 -July 2006 - Department of Anthropology (Iowa State University) - Western Senegal
• Field Research Assistant. Collected biological specimens and behavioral data from a
community of savanna chimpanzees.
June 2004 - August 2004 - El Zota Biological Field Station (Costa Rica)
• Research Assistant — Iowa State University & DANTA (non - profit organization). Collected
data on use of non - native tree plantations by three species of primates. Project lead — trained
students on data collection techniques. Assisted owners in developing a forest management
plan.
June 2003 - August 2003 - Balinese Macaque Field Project (Bali, Indonesia)
• Research Assistant — Notre Dame University. Collected demographic data on multiple groups
of long - tailed macaques. Worked in conjunction with Udiana University to assess impact of
human/monkey interactions. Assisted in the collection of macaque fecal samples for parasitic
investigation. Utilized both GPS data and digital photography.
June 2002 - August 2002 - Balinese Macaque Field Project (Bali, Indonesia)
• Student. Collected behavioral data on long - tailed macaques, human/monkey interactions, and
post - copulatory behavior. Received training on identification, video follows and data
collection methods.
Fall 2000 -Spring 2002 - Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (Ellensburg, WA)
• Intern. Collected behavioral data on five adult chimpanzees. Conducted video scans regarding
use of enrichment. Received training on data collection methods, scan sampling techniques,
video follows, enrichment preparation, cleaning, meal preparation.
Stable Isotope Analysis (University of Colorado, Boulder)
March 2005 - Department of Anthropology Lab Assistant
• Preparation of samples for stable isotope analysis.
Genetics (University of Colorado, Boulder)
August 2003 - February 2004 — Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Research Assistant. Prepared slides for analysis. Analyzed mammalian and reptilian blood
samples for parasites. Isolated malarial DNA in Lemur catta blood samples using extraction
and PCR techniques.
SELECT APPLIED WORK
Periods Don't Stop for Pandemics — Menstrual Equity Drive
February 2021 — Present
• Directed donation drive for menstrual hygiene products in New Hanover County
• Raised over 25,000 donations (as of 5/3/21)
Docent Education Leader — Frank Harr Foundation AIDS Memorial Quilt
October 2019 — December 2019
• Developed and delivered educational material to AIDS Quilt Docents
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• Trained 135 docents through 5 training sessions (35 UNCW students)
Expert Witness — Alaskan Public Defenders Office
January 2014 — December 2015
Professional Grant Writing Services
May 2014 — August 2014
Professional Grant Writer — CM Dance Denver Colorado. Awarded $7,000 Bowen Family
Foundation, Awarded $40,000 in grant money
Clinical Training and Experience
June 2015
• Hansen's (Leprosy) Disease Workshop — Weeklong workshop hosted in American Samoa by
the National Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Clinical Center
1997 - 2004,2011 -2014
• Certified Nursing Assistant (Washington and Colorado). Long term care and rehabilitation
SELECT DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2020 Host and Moderator - Speaker: LeShonda Wallace. Southern Sisters in a Global
Crisis: HIV /AIDS in the Time of COVID -19. Pandemic Exposed lecture
Series. UNCW Honors College and UNCW Department of Anthropology
2020 Presenter - "Having Uncomfortable, but Brave Conversations in the Classroom."
UNCW's Center for Teaching Excellence Racial Justice Learning Community
2018 -21 Board Member — UNCW Women's Studies Program
2018 -21 Senator — UNCW Department of Anthropology
2016 -18 Assessment Committee Member
2015 -21 Administrator — UNCW Department of Anthropology Facebook Page
2018 Honors Thesis Committee Member — Tara Capel (Anthropology Undergraduate)
2018 Honors Thesis Committee Member — Stepfanie Zaph (Philosophy Religious Studies UG)
2017 -19 Co- Organizer Anthropology Day
2017 Faculty Representative - Seahawks Saturday
2017 Organizer, Engaging Global Perspectives, Invited Speaker Marc Kissel, ASU
2017 Organizer, Public Anthropology Lab: Human Origins with Marc Kissel, ASU
2017 Presenter — UNCW Anthropology Club — Lightening Round Presentations
2017 Search Committee Member — Anthropology Department Chair
2017 Honors Thesis Committee Member — Mariana DeLara (Anthropology Undergraduate)
2016 -17 Search Committee Member — Cultural Anthropologist
2016 -17 Organizing committee — Dean's Lecture Series in the Humanities
2017 Co- Organizer, UNCW Darwin Day
2015 -17 Faculty Advisor — Anthropology Club UNCW
2016 Presenter — UNCW Anthropology Club — Lightening Round Presentations
2016 Took Students — Human Biology Association Meetings, Atlanta GA
2016 Presenter STEM Expo — Watson School of Education - K -12 Workshop Evolution
2016 Organizer, Engaging Global Perspectives, Invited Speaker Christopher Lynn, UA
2016 Invited Lecture UNCW — Depart of Public and International Affairs —Dr. Jessica Wienkle
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2016 Invited Lunch with Provost Marilyn Sheerer
2016 Featured in SWOOP "We are UNCW" Series
2016 ETEAL Exploration Day UNCW — Representing Department of Anthropology
2016 Co- Organizer Anthropology Day
2016 Co- Organizer Primate Conservation Panel, UNCW
2016 Co- Developed Evolution Song Parody and Music Video with UNCW Students
2016 Organizer, Diversity in Action Lecture Series, Invited Speaker Richard Bender, UCB
2016 Organizer, Anthropological Statistics Weekend Workshop with Richard Bender, UCB
2015 -16 Co- Organizer, UNCW Darwin Day — Scavenger Hunt & Event
2015 -16 Steering Committee Member — 2016 Vagina Monologues UNCW
2015 Honor's Thesis Committee Member — Katherine Culley UNCW
2015 CSURF Poster Session - Student (Cheyenne Wagi) Presented our Research
2015 Honor's Program — "Pizza with Professors"
2015 Organizer, Diversity in Action Lecture Series, Invited Speaker Christine Avenarius, ECU
2015 Took Students - Mid - Atlantic Biological Anthropology (MABIG), Richmond VA
2015 Organized Duke Lemur Center Visit — ECU and UNCW Anthropology Club
2015 Chancellors visit and Anthropology Open House
2015 Chancellors Parents Weekend Fund Raiser — UNCW Society
2015 Invited Lecture UNCW Anthropology 105 - Dr. Fletcher's — Hominid Evolution
2015 Invited Lecture UNCW Anthropology Club — Being an Anthropologist
2015 Invited Lecture ECU Anthropology Club — Being an Anthropologist
2015 Anthropology Club Involvement Fair
2015 Co- Designed Osprey Hall Museum Cabinets — Entry Way and Classroom
2014 Organizer, Transgendered Health Panel, UNCW
2014 Organizer, Diversity in Action Lecture Series, Invited Speaker Dr. Blakely Brooks ECU
2014 Organizer, Natural Selection Panel, UNCW
2014 Presenter, UNCW Anthropology Club, Professionalism
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION SERVICE
2016 -2020 Chair Public Relations — Executive Committee for Human Biology Association
2018 Panelist- Balanced: A Panel on Family Life and Careers in Academia. AAPA 2018
2016 -2018 Vice - President — Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society
2016 -2018 Program Committee — Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society
2016 -2018 Section Editor — Anthropology News - Biological Anthropology Section of the AAA
2017 Human Biology Association (HBA) — Fellow at Trainee Professionalization Workshop
2016 Biological Anthropology Section AAA Organized Student Professionalization Workshop
2015 -2017 Administrator — Biological Anthropology Section of AAAs Facebook Page
2015 -2017 Administrator — Human Biology Association Facebook Page
2013 -2015 Graduate Representative, Biological Anthropology Section of the American
Anthropological Association
2014-2015 Organizer, Workshop: Now What? How to Get Employment After Graduate School.
Biological Anthropological Section American Anthropological Association
2015 Steering Committee Member — Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society
2012 Session Chair, `Biocultural Insights into Life History and Human Social Behavior ". 111`h
meeting of the American Anthropological Association, San Francisco, CA
2009 -2010 Student Representative, Human Biology Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OUTREACH
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2020 Moderator - Frank Harr Foundation and SAGE. Race: Power of Illusion documentary.
Screened 3 Part documentary and lead discussion (3 Week Event)
2017 Faculty Mentor — New Hanover High School Student Lauren Sause
Senior Project: Traditional Pacific Islander Lifeways
2016 Invited Speaker — 2016 Summer Health Academy Amerika Samoa hosted by the
American Samoa Community College
2015 -2017 Co- Director and Executive Committee Member - Cape Fear Swing Dance Society
2011 -2012 Governor's Council on Population Control, American Samoa
2011 -2012 Science Fair Judge, Elementary, High School and Territory Level, American Samoa
2011 Volunteer Health Educator AIDS Day Outreach Samoana High School, American Samoa
2010 -2012 Volunteer Prenatal Care Nursing Assistant - Department of Health, American Samoa
2009 -2010 Presenter Expanding Your Horizons (Science / Math Conference for Girls sponsored by
& 2013 the American Association of University Women), Boulder, CO
2009 -2010 Graduate Representative, Graduate Committee, University of Colorado, Boulder
2009 -2010 Graduate Representative, Graduate Committee, University of Colorado, Boulder
2008 -2010 Chair Biological Anthropology Student Speaker Series, University of Colorado
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING (SELECT)
2/1/2021 The Sit In: Cultural Competency Model. UNCW Upperman Center. (3 Hour)
10/30/20 Racial Justice Learning Community Series: Critical and Decolonizing Praxis
Teach In by Unlocking Silent Histories (3 Hour Session)(Part 2). UNCW
Center for Teaching Excellence. Conversations and Guidance on
Anti - Racism.
10/23/20 Racial Justice Learning Community Series: Critical and Decolonizing Praxis
Teach In by Unlocking Silent Histories (3 Hour Session)(Part 1). UNCW
Center for Teaching Excellence. Conversations and Guidance on
Anti - Racism.
11/06/20 UNCW Gender and Leadership Academy: Courage to Grow
10/21/20 Being a Curator of your Own Health. UNCW Gender Studies and Research Center.
10/19/20 Creating Brave Dialogue and Driving Action on Racial and Gender Justice in Multiracial
Teams. UNCW Gender Studies and Research Center.
10/14/20 UNCW Access, Equity, and Diversity. Katherine Turner, Global Citizen, LLC. UNCW
Gender Studies and Research Center.
10/02/20 UNCW Gender and Leadership Academy: Courage to grow
Membership in Professional Associations
Human Biology Association — Fellow
Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society —Vice President, Program Committee
American Anthropological Association (AAA) — Professional Member
Biological Anthropology Sections of the AAAs — Professional Member, Editor BAS section of
Anthropology News
American Association of Physical Anthropologists — Professional Member
Coalition to End Teenage Pregnancy American Samoa — Member
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Vanessa Lacer
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:46 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Vanessa Lacer
Email
vanessa.lacer.nc(o)gmail.com
Home Address
1812 Grace St
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 742 -3103
Years living in New Hanover County
30
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
40
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority- Wave Transit
Occupation
Community Engagement Manager (Mobility Manager)
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Professional Activities
Past Board Vice Chair of the disAbility Resource Center, Past Chair of the Cape Fear Disability Commission, Member of the
North Carolina Transportation Association ( NCPTA), Past NCPTA Conference Planning Co- Chair, Co- Founder North Carolina
Mobility Options Vision and Education Network (NC MOVE), 2021 class of Leadership Wilmington
Volunteer Activities
Paws for People, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Nourish NC, Habitat for Humanity
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I want to serve on the Commission for Women in order to be a part of a framework that lifts, supports, and improves the lives of
women in our community. When a women's quality of life and economic circumstances improve, it improves the life of her entire
family and has the power to shift generational patterns of poverty and abuse. I have deep roots in this community and a long
history of volunteer service. Several of my commitments have just ended and I am looking for a new opportunity to give back
some of the support and mentoring I have received over the years, as well as hopefully aid in creating a more equal, supportive,
and inclusive community for all our mothers and daughters.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Support for LGBTQ women and girls; support for girls and women with disabilities, support for older adult women, support for
Native American girls and women, expanded mentorship, educational, and career support for low- income women and girls;
support for mothers (including a focus on breastteeding); and a strong focus on the inclusion of women's stories into our local
history
Qualifications for serving:
Masters in Public Administration, BS in Public Sociology with a concentration in Gender Inequality and a Minor in Women's
Studies. Mother of an LGBTQ daughter.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None (Past Chair of the Cape Fear Disability Commission (joint City/County Commission))
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Rob Zapple, NHC Commissioner
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 798 -7306
Reference 2
Kitty Yerkes, Donor Relations Director Cape Fear Museum
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 798 -4370
Reference 3
Sarah Daniels, Executive Director of NHC Disaster Coalition
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 386 -1702
Additional comments:
Thank you for the opportunity to apply!
Date
10/01/2020
Consent
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VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
GC r 01 2020
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 35
Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Alexandra Lysik
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2021 11:49 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe **
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Alexandra Lysik
Email
alexandra(cDcavikinsurance.com
Home Address
1713 Ebb Dr
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 398 -5850
Years living in New Hanover County
15
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
35
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
Cavik insurance
Occupation
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Insurance Agent
Professional Activities
Women to Watch Finalist 2018, 40 under 40 Nomination 2020
Volunteer Activities
Board Member of Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry; Prior Cape Fear Literacy Council Gala chair
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I believe the advancement of women, and protection of women, is important to our future and local area. There are a lot of
issues that we face, from home to work, than affect oir every day lives. I hope by joining this committee to further our place in
the workforce, and bring opportunities to future women of our area too.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Advancement in the workforce
Getting women back into the workforce
Bringing education and opportunities to low income women to help further their futures
Supporting women owned businesses, and work from home opportunities
Qualifications for serving:
As a local employer, most of my employees are women. We have women that work in both the office, as well as from home. I
believe this will help me understand what women need in the workforce.
I have a bachelors in Political Science, and Masters in Public Administration. I am familiar with how public administration works,
and have also worked for NHC prior as the Risk Management Technician.
I am a local citizen, and woman myself. I hope to help all generations of women who want to stay in our community and grow, or
start a business. This is my home, so I want to see it prosper with powerful women.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Deb Hays
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 232 -0505
Reference 2
Thomas Murphy
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 228 -6493
Reference 3
Danielle Boisse
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 617 -9617
Date
05/01/2021
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Suzie McCabe
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:02 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Suzie McCabe
Email
suzie.mccabeCabnhrmc.org
Home Address
1384 Goldengrove Lane
Wilmington, North Carolina 28411
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 467 -2094
Cell Phone
(910) 515 -5363
Business Phone
(910) 667 -3568
Years living in New Hanover County
2
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
49
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
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Applicant's Employer
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Occupation
Women's & Children's Director
Professional Activities
ACHE Member
Nursing Leadership
COVID Operations Leadership
Volunteer Activities
Habitat House
Good Shepard
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I relocated from Jacksonville NC after commuting for 5+ years working at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. I previously
served as an active board member in Onslow County (County Partnership for Children, Women's Center for Domestic Violence).
Former member of the NC State Child Fatality Review Team. Initiated Onslow County's "Young Mom's Connect" and Mom -Talk
community blog. Served on the Onslow County Health Department as an educator for Family Services Training. I was able to
impact local change serving on the committee to build a local child advocacy center and keep our families local.
I have always found purpose in serving /giving back to the community as a voice of support for local and surrounding residents.
To influence valuable changes that support members of the communities and to leverage what works well.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Access to the resources that facilitate and enhance autonomous, holistic well- being. A diverse foundation of thought and voice.
Qualifications for serving:
As outlined above, I have previously enjoyed my service on county boards and within the community. Having just under 30
years of healthcare experiences, I have dedicated more than half my career to serving the best outcomes for both women and
children. While I come seasoned, I am eagerly open to possibility.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
No current board service.
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Christy Spivey
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 279 -4664
Reference 2
LaKeisha Dixon
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 632 -4750
Reference 3
Pamela Vest
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 546 -6566
Date
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' 09/10/2020
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
SEP i o 2020
BOC OFF.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
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Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Marie Parker
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 1:13 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe **
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Marie Parker
Email
madeparker(a)gmail.com
Home Address
4531 Auriana Way
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(919) 795 -0957
Years living in New Hanover County
1
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
Caucasian
Age
47
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
CFPTA (Wave Transit)
Occupation
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Executive Director
Professional Activities
North Carolina Public Transportation Association - Board Member
American Public Transportation Association - Board Member
Volunteer Activities
None currently. Previously served as Volunteer Caregiver for seven years through 2020 for Center for Volunteer Caregiving,
Cary NC. Also previously volunteered with Literacy Council as teacher and American Red Cross as disaster response volunteer.
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
To assist with addressing issues in the communities as it relates to women that could be anything from wage disparity, business
ownership, and education. Women have made a lot of progress over history but there are still societal and systemic issues that
need to continue to be improved upon.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
I am new to the community so I don't have any specific concerns to New Hanover County, but am willing to take up and support
whatever causes need to be addressed. That could also include housing, fair pay, access to transportation, education, and
health care.
Qualifications for serving:
None other than college - educated professional female with a passion for supporting the growth, enrichment, and success of
other women.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Andrea Epstein
Reference 1 Phone
(984) 328 -2714
Reference 2
Moms Cook
Reference 2 Phone
(919) 745 -0451
Reference 3
Laura Bass
Reference 3 Phone
(630) 926 -7973
Date
04/29/2021
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
Board of Commissioners - May 17, 2021
ITEM: 10- 1 - 42
Kianpour, Dahria
From:
application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Joanne Phillips
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent:
Monday, February 1, 2021 9:14 PM
To:
Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject:
Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments:
J- Phillips- Board -Bio- Jan- 20212.pdf
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Joanne Phillips
Email
philio04(a)_gmail.com
Home Address
7914 Breeze Way
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409
United States
Map It
Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Mai) It
Home Phone
(919) 337 -3642
Cell Phone
(919) 337 -3642
Years living in New Hanover County
1
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
55
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
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Red Hat, Inc.
Occupation
Sr Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management (CPA)
Professional Activities
Relevant professional activities would include my current oversight of mentoring programs at Red Hat including the Women in
Finance program, mentor /mentee and accountability programs as part of my role as Chief of Staff for the CFO office.
Volunteer Activities
Advisory Board - American Cancer Society, Central and Eastern North Carolina
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I am new to New Hanover county and have an interest in serving my community. I have also applied for positions on both the
Planning and Risk Management committees.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
I have no areas of concern, but am interested in learning how New Hanover county supports various female -led small
businesses and entrepreneurs.
Qualifications for serving:
CPA - 25+ years of audit, risk and controllership experience both in small and large size business.
I also bring insights into various industries including telecommunications, software and technology, manufacturing and
investment banking and various efforts I have led for women in those industries.
I Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Melissa Law
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 489 -2581
Reference 2
Lexi Pate
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 232 -5943
Reference 3
Michael Whitley
Reference 3 Phone
(919) 931 -3000
Upload additional information.
• J- Phillips - Board -Bio- Jan -20212 pdf
Date
02/01/2021
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Joanne Phillips is a dynamic finance leader with a focus on building teams with
integrity and transparency. Joanne brings extensive experience in accounting,
finance, tax & audit matters for multinational operations both through industry and
public practice.
Prioritizing team effectiveness, she has cultivated 'can -do' and talented finance
departments resulting in capable and accurate analysis supporting management in
various industries including telecom, manufacturing and software. As a finance
leader in many large corporate settings, she has had a strong focus on enabling
the accounting department as a critical partner for the business, while maintaining
a commitment to excellence and professionalism.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree majoring in Accounting from the University of
Waterloo, ON, Canada, Joanne began building her extensive resume that includes the following
industries and broad range of expertise:
• 8 years of progressive public accounting roles, including tax & audit (EY Alum), Ottawa ON
• 10 years at Nortel Networks in Ottawa, ON, Herndon, VA & RTP, NC culminating to the Director,
Global Finance Governance
• 5 years as Director, Financial Reporting/Technical Accounting at Credit Suisse, RTP, NC
• 5 years as Controller for privately -held software companies supporting acquisitions and due diligence
efforts including advising on venture capital financing structures
In March of 2017, Joanne transitioned to Red Hat, a $36+ multinational software solutions company
specializing in open- source technologies, progressing her career as the Director of External Reporting to
her current position as the Chief of Staff for the CFO Office. As part of her current responsibilities, Joanne
also oversees the Internal Audit & Risk Management functions at Red Hat.
In addition to the various finance- related roles and industries she has experienced, Joanne is a strong
communicator with an acute ability to message difficult technical and strategic finance concepts. Reputed
for her directness and foresightedness, Joanne can be relied upon to raise key and tough questions while
offering bold solutions. Joanne is often sought out for her ability to capture ideas and translate them into
clear, brief and impactful written words.
Joanne brings a technical expertise while offering strategic and innovative ideas yet realizes that there is
much that she can continuously learn. While she is keenly interested in the telecom, software and high -
tech industries, her passion remains focused on how she can service her community. As a military mom,
and a firm believer in strong family values, Joanne brings both empathy and realism to every challenge.
Joanne originally certified as a Canadian Chartered Accountant and now holds an active Certified Public
Accounting (CPA) license in North Caroline (#29882).
Joanne currently serves on the Advisory Board, American Cancer Society, Central and Eastern NC area.
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of April Query
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 2:29 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: AprilCV.pdf
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
April Query
Email
aprilpueryP gmail.com
Home Address
3609 Palm Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 233 -4945
Cell Phone
(910) 233 -4945
Years living in New Hanover County
20
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
38
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
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College Foundation, Inc.
Occupation
Regional & Community Services Manager
Professional Activities
I am a member of multiple professional organizations, including the North Carolina Association of Financial Aid Administrators
(NCASFAA) and the Carolinas Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. I have run statewide scholarship
programs as part of these organizations, as well as held a board position in NCASFAA. I am also a very experienced
professional speaker, with over 1,500 hours of speaking experience, including many conference presentations.
Volunteer Activities
Planning Committee Member Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina Hope Gala, 2019
Consultant Island Men Scholarship Committee, 2019
ESL Tutor First Presbyterian Church, 2018
Judge Odell and Virginia Williamson Oratory Scholarship Competition, 2014 — 2018
Scholarship Coordinator Port City Ruritan, 2013 -2015
a. Awarded three scholarships to local high school seniors totaling $1,500
Past Board Member / Founding Member Port City Ruritan, 2008 — 2015
* Provide service to the community by raising funds and leading cooperative projects
Co- Creator Breathe in the Season Fashion Show for Lung Cancer, 2012
Creator Breathe Deep Wilmington Walk for Lung Cancer, 2011 -2012
* Within two years raised $20,000 for lung cancer research
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I have resided in Wilmington since 1999, and in that time have seen our city grow and evolve. I graduated from New Hanover
High School and have multiple degrees from UNCW. I am currently raising a family here as well and have a true investment in
Wilmington and New Hanover County. I have volunteered in many ways and with many non - profit organizations here, but would
like to participate in the larger conversation in a more meaningful way. I have a lot to offer in terms of experience, education,
and history in Wilmington, and would love to give back through this board.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
I don't currently have any concerns, but look forward to discussion with this committee.
Qualifications for serving:
I have sat on numerous North Carolina based boards, as well as held committee chair positions. My experience is mainly with
large non - profit organizations, but also have my Masters in Public Administration from UNCW. I have the educational foundation
for this board position, but also experience and a vested interest in Wilmington, New Hanover County, and the women who live
here.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Kelly Vinson
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 352 -3017
Reference 2
Erin Payne
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Reference 2 Phone
(910) 616 -0427
Reference 3
Lara Landgraf
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 367 -7290
Upload additional information.
• AprilCV.pdf
Date
11/09/2020
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Dr. April M. Query
3609 Palm Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 233 -4945 • aprilquery@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina Wilmington, May 2017
Formal Concentration: Higher Education
Dissertation: How American Indian Students in North Carolina Understand the Financial
Aid Process and Pay for Postsecondary Education
Research and Teaching Interests: American Indian Studies; Higher Education Finance;
Higher Education Administration; Postsecondary Financial Aid
College Teaching Certificate, University of North Carolina Wilmington, December 2015
Adult Education; Online Learning; Curriculum Planning in Postsecondary Education
MA in Public Administration, University of North Carolina Wilmington, May 2006
Formal Concentration: Nonprofit Management
Thesis: Operational and Strategic Planning for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
BA in Political Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington, December 2003
Minor: Creative Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regional & Community Services Manager, College Foundation, Inc., 2018 — Present
I currently manage nine remote outreach representatives, who are spread across the State
of North Carolina. Our team is highly successful and lead non - profit educational outreach
efforts in our state. I manage marketing efforts, which include social media, print, and
general communications. I manage our content management system. I also develop and
conduct training efforts related to our staff and the general public related to planning,
applying and paying for college. I represent CFNC through multiple committees that 1 sit
on, as well as attend and present at multiple conference each year on behalf of CFNC and
play a large role in new content development.
Regional Representative, College Foundation Inc., 2006 — 2018
I worked remotely with CFNC for 13 years, managing our college access initiatives in 18
school districts and partnering with a large number of postsecondary institutions,
community organizations and businesses for our outreach efforts. I have recorded over
2,000 hours of public speaking engagements on topics including career planning, college
admissions, and financial aid. I am particularly sought after for my ability to explain the
complex process of financial aid to parents and community members. I also offer
professional development and training sessions to secondary school staff, adult learners,
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and postsecondary institution staff members. I am well- versed on statewide career
readiness initiatives, state and federal financial aid, enrollment management, and various
issues facing higher education institutions today.
PRESENTATIONS (2017 -2019 Selections)
Query, A. (2019) Understanding Student Loans and Student Debt. Podcast, SAS, Cary, NC.
Query, A. (2019) How to Ensure Your Child Has a Shot at College Even if you 're Not Wealthy.
Live television, ABC 11, Raleigh, NC.
Query, A. (2018) Don't Miss out on Money for College. Live television, WECT, Wilmington,
NC.
Query, A. (2018) The Impact of Hurricane Florence on College Application Submissions. Live
television, WECT, Wilmington, NC.
Query, A. (2018) The Importance of Saving for College. Live television, WECT, Wilmington,
NC.
Query, A. (2018) Bridging the Gap for Costs of Higher Education. Live television, WECT,
Wilmington, NC.
Query, A. (2018) Reaching your American Indian and Minority Families. Presented at the
NCSEAA Summer Institute, Bladenboro, NC.
Query, A. (2018) How American Indian Students Navigate the Financial Aid Process. Presented
at the Connecting Communities of Education Stakeholders Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Query, A. (2017) How American Indian Students Navigate the Financial Aid Process. Presented
at the SOAR Conference, Pembroke, NC.
Query, A. (2017) How American Indian Students Navigate the Financial Aid Process. Presented
at the North Carolina School Counselor's Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Query, A. (2017) Understanding Student Loans. Presented at the Financial Literacy Education
Week, Fayetteville, NC.
Query, A. (2017) Getting your Seniors through the Financial Aid and Residency Process.
Presented at the State Education Assistance Authority's Counselor Conference,
Wilmington, NC.
Query, A. (2017) Getting your Seniors through the Financial Aid and Residency Process.
Presented at the State Education Assistance Authority's Counselor Conference,
Pinehurst, NC.
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Query, A. (2017) The Importance of Saving for College. Presented at the University of North
Carolina, Wilmington, NC.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Teaching Assistant, Academic Culture and Learning
2015-2016
• Redesigning course structure
• Assisting in implementation of oral history project
• Co- teaching course spring 2016
Practicum in College Teaching
Fall 2015
• Final course in a series of four to earn a College Teaching Certificate
• Co- teaching two courses Fall 2015 and Spring 2016
Secondary Teaching, College Foundation of North Carolina
2006 — Present
• Teach college and career readiness to grades 6 -12
• Teach adult learners who wish to return to or begin college
• Teach parents of secondary students about financial aid options for postsecondary school
• Train school counselors on college and career readiness curriculum
Instructor, Critical Thinking, University of Phoenix
Spring 2009
• Taught independent sections of two different undergraduate courses to first time college
students [50 students].
• Established course objectives and communicated with students through an asynchronous
learning environment.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Member NC Countdown to College Planning Committee, 2019 -2020
President Cape Fear Alumni Chapter, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2017 -2019
• Lead Cape Fear Alumni Committee meetings and guide membership efforts
• Represent Cape Fear Alumni Chapter at UNCW Alumni board meetings
• Represent UNCW at alumni events, speaker
Member NCSEAA School Counselor Advisory Council, 2018 -2020
Member UNCW Alumni Scholarship Committee, 2017 -2019
Member North Carolina Residency Committee, 2016
Vice President Cape Fear Alumni Chapter, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2015
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Represent UNCW at Steering Committee meetings
Represent UNC W at alumni events, speaker
Member University of North Carolina Wilmington Planning, Budgeting, and Accountability
Task Force, 2015
International Internship to London University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2014
• Conduct visits to the elementary and secondary schools in and around London
• Meet with school officials to discuss common education issues and brainstorm solutions
■ Conduct meetings with University of Cambridge to share experiences in the classroom
and discuss future partnerships
Contributor North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Pilot, Curriculum
Development and Training: 2014 — Present
■ Partner with NCSEAA to create curriculum for financial aid education for the 12th grade
classroom
■ Train school officials in Duplin County on the curriculum
Contributor North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Redesign of FAFSA Day,
2015
■ Participate in meetings with colleagues across the state on ways to redesign FAFSA Day,
make it more effective, and boost participation
Past Board Member / General Member North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators, 2006 — Present
Member Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers, 2006 — Present
SERVICE ACTIVITES
Planning Committee Member Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina Hope Gala, 2019
Consultant Island Men Scholarship Committee, 2019
ESL Tutor First Presbyterian Church, 2018
Judge Odell and Virginia Williamson Oratory Scholarship Competition, 2014 — 2018
Scholarship Coordinator Port City Ruritan, 2013 -2015
■ Awarded three scholarships to local high school seniors totaling $1,500
Past Board Member / Founding Member Port City Ruritan, 2008 — 2015
■ Provide service to the community by raising funds and leading cooperative projects
Co- Creator Breathe in the Season Fashion Show for Lung Cancer, 2012
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Creator Breathe Deep Wilmington Walk for Lung Cancer, 2011 -2012
■ Within two years raised $20,000 for lung cancer research
AWARDS AND HONORS
Awardee Annie Lassiter Scholarship in Education, 2015 -2016
Awardee Kathryn Jason Scholarship, 2014 -2015
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Anne Russell
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Anne Russell
Email
arussel l9(cDec. rr.com
Home Address
602 Bradley Creek Point
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 256 -3457
Years living in New Hanover County
40
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
W
Age
82
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
self
Occupation
Professor UNCW (retired), licensed Professional Counselor, (retired), Author /Publisher
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Professional Activities
UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: "The Constructive Role of Dissent"
Volunteer Activities
NAACP ACT -SO mentor, Author 1898 Commemoration Drama "No More Sorrow To Arise"
Coordinator 1898 Memorial sculpture committee
Wilmington Tree Commission, City-County Consolidation Commission
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I have been an activist on behalf of women and minorities for decades: charter member Atlanta NOW, chaired Hawaii Women's
Political Caucus, author Patsy T. Mink: Political Woman
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Human trafficking in New Hanover County
Self- defense classes in public schools
Domestic violence
Qualifications for serving:
PhD American Studies, Professor of Women's Studies and Communication, taught Race Relations, author Wilmington A
Pictorial History
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Dr. Melton McLaurin
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 392 -0395
Reference 2
Rhonda Bellamy
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 343 -0998
Reference 3
Dr. Anne York
Reference 3 Phone
(402) 216 -7750
Date
09/14/2020
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
RED.:
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Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com < application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 5:08 PM
To: Crowell, Kym <KCrowell @nhcgov.com >; Kianpour, Dahria <dkianpour @nhcgov.com>
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Category
Name
April Scott
Email
avri1063 _gmaiI.com
Home Address
1406 Weimaraner Ct.
Wilmington, North Carolina 28411
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(910) 431 -2512
Cell Phone
(910) 431 -2512
Years living in New Hanover County
18
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
African American
Age
45
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
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No
Applicant's Employer
Brunswick Community College
Occupation
Director, Small Business Center
Professional Activities
I work with new entrepreneurs in the planning phases of starting a business, business owners that have needs growing and or
closing. My overall goal is to help businesses start, grow and thrive.
Volunteer Activities
I'm currently a board member of a non -profit based in Wilmington called Going Beyond the Pink. We support member of the CF
Area that are currently going through cancer treatment.
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I have found entrepreneurs are overwhelmed with how to get started, where to go for support, where to get problems resolved,
etc. By sitting on this committee, I can not only offer the community of entrepreneurs a voice but as a support person to the
county in ensuring entrepreneurs and business owners concerns are addressed.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
I'm not sure at this time what exact concerns may need to be address but I do know there is always need for support to business
owners or those interested in starting a business.
Qualifications for serving:
I have lived and worked in the CF Area (New Hanover & Brunswick Counties) for 20+ years in the non - profit and for profit
sectors. I feel I have the professional and educational background to support the causes /mission of the business community
committee.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Velva Jenkins
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 523 -0531
Reference 2
Damn McNeill
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 583 -1104
Reference 3
Tammika Brown
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 612 -1156
Additional comments:
Mrs. Velva whom currently serves on this board felt my knowledge, passion and skill sets would be helpful. I believe in giving
back to the community in which I live, I believe business owners are the backbone of every community and need all the support
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they can get. I would be more than glad to share any additional information needed to make a decision on my ask for a seat on
this committee.
Date
09/02/2020
Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County
Commissioners.
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Long, Melissa
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Sarah Stone
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 7:28 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: Sara h-Stone- Resu me.pdf
** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe **
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Sarah Stone
Email
sstone excitecu.org
Home Address
1804 Perry Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
Map It
Home Phone
(706) 840 -6390
Business Phone
(910) 793 -2223
Years living in New Hanover County
1.4
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White /Caucasian
Age
33
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
No
Applicant's Employer
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Excite Credit Union
Occupation
Financial Center Manager
Professional Activities
Leadership Wilmington Class of 2021; Continuing Education at CFCC as Adult Learner
Volunteer Activities
In Wilmington: Work on Wilmington Celebrations Committee
In Augusta, GA (previous residence): Financial wellness workshops at Hope House for Recovery and Stepping Stones to
Recovery; Resume - building workshops and interview skills workshops at Hope House for Recovery
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
I understand the challenges that face women. I've worked hard to overcome obstacles in my personal and professional life, and
I continue to strive to grow and stretch my full potential. At 25, 1 went back to school and obtained my BBA in Accounting and my
MBA while balancing a full time career and making advancements professionally. I have mentored women to improve their
financial health and to prepare them to enter /re -enter the workforce. I am passionate about helping women be successful, and I
believe I could be an asset to this board given my experience.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Pay equity (equal pay for equal work), STEM opportunities for women, addressing gender and racial disparities, greater access
to affordable childcare
Qualifications for serving:
Qualities that make me ideal:
Dedication and commitment to furthering the success of women
Strong communication skills and educational background
Eagerness to serve my community
Unique perspective
Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
Career /Education:
BBA in Accounting
MBA
10 years professional experience in business and banking
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Gael Lynch
Reference 1 Phone
(203) 482 -4817
Reference 2
Tamika Smith
Reference 2 Phone
(973) 222 -8397
Reference 3
Ken Chacey
Reference 3 Phone
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(803) 730 -7564
Upload additional information.
• Sarah - Stone- Resume.pdf
Date
04/09/2021
Consent
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A M ST4N�:
people leader
SUMMARY
• Energetic & highly motivated leader with a strong
record of delivering results.
• Passionate about community involvement.
• Works exceptionally well in high pressure
situations.
• Robust business acumen & experience in
organizational strategy development & application
EXPERIENCE
Dec 2019 - Excite Credit Union
Present Financial Center Manager
EDUCATION
2018 - 2020 • Augusta University
Master of Business Administration
GPA: 4.0
2014 - 2017 • Augusta University
Bachelor of Business Administration
GPA: 4.0
• Responsible for administration and daily operations of Glen Meade Branch.
• Supervise and coach staff on appropriate behaviors, sales techniques,
service expectations, and compliance guidelines.
• Create training and reference materials for team.
• Make process improvements to foster efficiency and to better serve
members, including reorganizing FSR work stations to be consistent and
efficient, cross - training FSRs to handle account maintenance, installing
check scanners and cash drawers in MRM offices so that they can better
serve members opening accounts and eliminate bottle necks in lobby during
peak transaction times.
• Aid in organizational initiatives aimed at improving member service and
employee engagement.
Jun 2018 - ADP
Dec 2019 Implementation Manager II, Major Accounts
• Led team of 16 implementation specialists to onboard mid - market
businesses onto our product solutions, ensuring deadlines were met with
attention to quality and organizational objectives.
• Established best practices in implementation, revenue forecasting, capacity,
and backlog management.
• Trained and mentored team members, identifying developmental needs.
• Collaborated with other leaders and business units to drive associate
engagement through booster training, community involvement, and results -
driven incentives.
• Worked closely with sales and client services to drive client loyalty and new
business.
• Named "Manager of the Year" for Fiscal 2019 based on employee
engagement, client satisfaction, and revenue.
1804 Perry Avenue; Wilmington, NC 28403 1 sstone05@gmail.com 1 (706) 840 -6390
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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Feb 2013 - Augusta VAH Federal Credit Union
Jun 2018 Special Projects Manager I Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
• Created detailed training material and reference manuals for member
service staff and tellers.
• Designed and led organization -wide training addressing effective
communication.
• Planned and led team - building events and exercises.
• Designed new logo for credit union and updated promotional materials.
• Led community involvement and staff participation in philanthropic events.
• Acted as backup accounting manager, posting daily journal entries to general
ledger and aiding in the monthly preparation of financial statements.
• Collaborated with executive management to develop annual business plan,
marketing plan, and budget forecasts.
• Created reports for management and board to observe membership trends,
monitor credit risks, identify and address service issues, etc.
• Managed vendor relationships to ensure vendors met SLAB.
Head Teller I Feb 2013 - Nov 2015
• Supervised teller line and trained teller staff with emphasis on product
knowledge and service delivery.
• Processed titles and audited new loan files to ensure quality.
• Opened and updated accounts; organized and maintained member records.
• Pinpointed and resolved transaction discrepancies and cash drawer outages.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Aug 2020 - Leadership Wilmington
May 2021 • Selected by Chamber of Commerce to participate in program aimed at
educating, challenging, and motivating leaders and future leaders to utilize
their leadership skills to work for the betterment of our community.
• Discuss community issues and challenges, the dynamics of regional social
and economic change, diversity and inclusion, and more.
• Plan and execute "Work on Wilmington," a day of community service aimed
at the betterment of New Hanover County.
Nov 2015 - Hope House of Augusta; Stepping Stones of Augusta
Nov 2019 • Led financial wellness workshops to substance abuse recovery community,
covering a range of topics including budgeting, money management and
savings, and credit basics & building.
• Led resume - building workshops and helped residents of Hope House
prepare for job interviews.
Aug 2017 - Leadership Augusta
May 2018 Selected by Chamber of Commerce to participate in professional
development program with the goal of identifying and educating current and
potential community leaders.
Jan 2017 - CSRA March for Science
May 2017 Treasurer
• Planned, organized, and executed March for Science for the CSRA region.
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: application @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Lauren Vilar
< application @webformsnhcgov.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:21 AM
To: Crowell, Kym; Kianpour, Dahria
Subject: Application for New Hanover County Commission for Women
Attachments: Sept- 2020 - resume.pdf
Board or Committee being applied to:
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Name
Lauren Vilar
Email
lauren wilmington- counseling.com
Home Address
140 Rogersville Rd.
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
United States
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Mailing Address (if different from home address)
United States
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Home Phone
(919) 604 -1979
Business Phone
(910) 210 -6010
Fax
(910) 210 -2033
Years living in New Hanover County
8
Personal information collected below_ is to assure a cross - section of the community is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
Age
32
Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County?
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No
Applicant's Employer
LMV Counseling
Occupation
Clinical Social Worker /Business Owner
Professional Activities
Current: NHC Resiliency Task Force- Healthcare Subcommittee, BCBS NC Provider Advisory Group, Seeds of Healing
volunteer, owner of group counseling practice LMV Counseling
Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee?
My passion for serving and helping women is long standing and I hope to assist in implementing lasting change in our local
community.
What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee?
Access to care, support services for women and children, address disparities faced by women
Qualifications for serving:
In my professional career I have specialized in assisting women overcome substance use issues and anxiety. I assisted in the
creation and launching of the Tides of Wilmington non profit program, serving women with opioid use disorders with wrap
around services for the mother -baby dyad. During previous employment I was also part of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Committee with NHRMC. In graduate school, I assisted with breast cancer research and supporting programs that increased
support for women and their families. Several years ago, I volunteered with A Safe Place here in Wilmington. My volunteer
efforts in the past and professional activities have centered around advocating for women and increasing supports.
Other municipal or county boards /committees on which you are serving:
None
List three local personal references and phone numbers:
Reference 1
Mary Wisecup
Reference 1 Phone
(304) 444 -1808
Reference 2
Jamie Washington
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 550 -7392
Reference 3
Rebecca Dawson
Reference 3 Phone
(336) 266 -0247
Upload additional information.
• Seot- 2020- resume.odf
Date
09/22/2020
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Consent
VI understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners.
SEP 2 2 2ul0
BOC OFF,
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LAUREN MOSER VILAR, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
(919) 604 -1979 • lauren(&wilmington- counseling com
LICENSURE:
Licensed Clinical Social Work, NCSWCLB C009009
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, NCSAPPB LCAS -20222
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland, Baltimore May 2012
Masters in Social Work (GPA: 4. 1), Clinical Mental Health, specialization substance abuse
University of North Carolina Wilmington May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (GPA: 3.89), magna cum laude
DIRECT PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:
LMV Counseling, PLLC, Owner, Psychotherapist, and Speaker December 2017 - present
• Manage a team of four therapists providing trauma informed, evidence -based interventions to adults
struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Implement effective empirically based interventions to assist individuals in healing from mental health
and substance use disorders
• Specialties include trauma, addiction, treatment of opioid- dependent pregnant women, and counseling
for individuals on opioid medication - assisted recovery
• Provide workshops, seminars, and lectures to educate community members on strategies to reduce
stress, increase mindfulness, and promote self -care
Tides, Inc., Supervisor and Consultant June 2018 - September 2019
• Implemented and carried out the organization's mission, coordinated objectives, strategies and goals to
manage efficient well -run projects
Created a connection of community resources to provide services to opioid using pregnant women
Led the nonprofit into developing strategy, internal logistics, organizational models, staffing, and
leading program activities
Adhere to approved budget and identify areas of savings
Coastal Horizons Center, Outpatient Therapist January 2014 -June 2018
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment, Wilmington, NC
• Utilize a person- centered and systems approach through the use of evidence -based interventions of
Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, dialectical techniques, and strengths -based perspectives
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, create person- centered plans, and provide individual and
group therapy to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders
• Specialty populations include providing treatment for opioid using pregnant women, providing trauma -
focused CBT to adolescents and trauma - informed care to adults
Wilmington Treatment Center, Substance Abuse Counselor June 2012 - December 2013
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center, Wilmington, NC
• Provided individual therapy, small group therapy, and case management to a young adult caseload of
13 -20 patients in a fast -paced environment while maintaining an average of over 90% quality assurance
in the documentation
• Completed biopsychosocial assessments, prioritized needs, and developed person - centered treatment
plans
• Utilized motivational interviewing, cognitive- behavior therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention and
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dialectical behavior therapy techniques in psychotherapy
' • Educated and developed a motivational interviewing training for treatment assistants to assist with
paraprofessional staff - patient relations
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Addiction Recovery for Women, NASW NC Conference December 2018
• CEU provided for various disciplines focusing on challenges, opportunities, and engagement
Speaker to BSW and MSW Classes, UNCW Social Work Department Fall 2017 -Fall 2018
• Invited by Kevin Connolley to present to MSW and BSW students
NC State Park Scholarship Learning Lab, Wilmington, NC March 2018
• Recognized as a local leader in addiction treatment. Invited to present on the opioid epidemic. WWAY
local news featured presentation.
Grandparent support Group, Wilmington, NC March 2018
• Presentation on addiction and the brain and basic recovery models.
Department of Social Services Foster Care Group, Wilmington, NC Recurring from June 2017
• Presentation on addiction and the brain, basic recovery models, and the effect of addiction on the family
system
Seeds of Healing Radio Show, Wilmington, NC April 2017
• Invited to provide education for the general public regarding marijuana use, prevalence, risks and
benefits, and resources for marijuana use disorder treatment
DREAMS of Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 2015
• In person presentation to staff about developmentally appropriate behaviors for adolescents exposed to
trauma
Wilmington Treatment Center, Wilmington NC 2012
• "Motivational Interview Techniques" Presentation for paraprofessional staff to improve staff - patient
relations
University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 2011 -2012
• "Safe Space Training" Presentation to university faculty and students to explain the role of "safe
spaces," dispel myths about the LGBTQI community, provide correct information, and educate
individuals on the importance of sexual orientation and gender identity to one's sense of self
RESEARCH:
Komen Breast Cancer Research Assistant, UMB School of Social Work September 2010 - February 2011
• Researched and developed education modules on the psychosocial impacts experienced by breast cancer
survivors
RELEVANT TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, MEMBERSHIPS:
BCBS of NC Provider Advisory Panel July 2020 - present
NHC Resiliency Task Force April 2018- present
Seeds of Healing, volunteer and contributor July 2017- present
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome NHRMC Workgroup April 2014 -June 2017
North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies Summer School August 2017
• Foundation scholarship winner
NC Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies Clinical Supervision Training July 2016
Equality NC Volunteer Advocacy May 2016 -March 2017
CPR and First Aid Certification February 2012 - present
Trauma- Focused CBT Training, NC Child Treatment Program Duke/MUSC Collaborative August 2015
• 42.5 hours of specialty trauma - specific training
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