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RES 2016-0280 - Appoint Aura E Whitney-Jackson to human rights and relations board OioMrHa.N�B , , 1 c:::46 -. i 1 Law Department ��d'," ®��(��, , n Omaha/Douglas Civic Center , ;y a. ro ', .' r, ^t, 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 804 4 E; Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804 41WD FEBR‘r (402)444-5115 FAX (402)444-5125 City of Omaha ( K Jean Stothert,MayorC € Paul D. Kratz e a I -� , ,'ti L r,,,�f^to .� City Attorney Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached is a Resolution requested by Mayor Jean Stothert appointing Aura E. Whitney-Jackson to the Human Rights and Relations Board to serve a one-year term which shall begin on March 7, 2016, and expire on March 6, 2017. Ms. Whitney-Jackson's candidate response form and résumé are attached to provide additional information. Your favorable consideration of this request is appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Peters Deputy City Attorney PILAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2016\30035d1m °tAN ,�� F d. F 45, z �� h n 0 * FEBRv BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s) and or commission(s) and submit the following information: Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) Human Rights and Relations Board Laste Name: Whitney-Jackson First name: Aura Middle Initial: E Home address: 3294 South 104 Ave City: Omaha ZIP: 68124 State: NE Home Phone: 402-392-0138 Work Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Email: ajackson73@cox.net City Council District: (e_ Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity/Disability (optional): Hispanic Business Name: Retire Job Title: Community Volunteer Business Address: N/A City: N/A Zip: N/A State: N/A Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) Home El or fl Business ✓I My appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not conflict with my professional or personal interests. Name—Print or Type Aura E. Whitney-Jackson Date: 3/19/2015 Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to: Carrie Murphy Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications carrie.murphy@ci.ornaha.ne.us 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Fax:402-444-6059 If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission, complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or bio. 1 F 01y.{HA,��F O � U 7 -Kt\ik.40 r. P',�D FE9R��4� O, � City of Omaha Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor,all Council members,and"all officers and employees of the city"take a certain oath, as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of our board members' actions,we are asking all board members to review, sign the oath below in the presence of a notary. If you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office, LC level, City Council offices in the Civic Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to Carrie Murphy to place on file with the City Clerk's office. If the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office,send a copy to Carrie Murphy as well. OATH I Aura E.Whitney-Jackson , do solemnly swear (affirm)that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion;and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Human Rights and Relations Board according to law and to the best of my ability.And I do further swear(affirm)that I will not knowingly commit any act of treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as I am in this position.So help me God. ,1'. ...- Signature STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) This in trument was acknowledged before me on 1"I a r C.�, )�� f� 20 by J \ u r o e - i�., -f-,tee" -,)et C.. 5e,-, C j'eaGENERAL NOTARY-State of Nebraska GUADALUPERAMIREZ Notary Public My Comm.Exp.Jan.30.20*1 If the board has authority under our charter or is paid from City funds,then an oath must be completed. 11/2011 2 Aura Whitney-Jackson M.S.W, M.H.P. 3294 South 104 Avenue Home:402-392-0138 Cell;402-980-5261 SUMMARY. Ajackson73@cox.net Bilingual Master Degree Social Worker,with thirty years of experience working as a Latino Community Liaison,a Team Builder and Networker,community ambassador, advocate, fund raiser and bridge builder between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the community. EDUCATION MSW,Social Work,University of Nebraska-Omaha BA,Social Welfare minor in Political Science,University of Nebraska-Omaha LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Social Work,Nebraska License#443 Mental Health,Nebraska License#48 Executive Housekeeping PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Spirituality and Aging(July 2011) National Conference of La Raza(July 2011) Family Caregiver Conference(April 2011) Addressing Health Disparities:Focus on Infant Mortality Conference(April 2011) CITI Basic Course in the protection of Human Research Subject(January 2011) Heartland Latino Leadership Conference(November 2011) 32 Continuing education hours for Social Work(August 2011) WORK EXPERIENCE Community Liaison Coordinator-South Omaha Center for Reducing Health Disparities University of Nebraska Medical Center,Omaha,NE 1998-Present • Mobilize and maintain network of key stakeholders and community members in the South Omaha community around priority issues including violence prevention,obesity reduction, parenting,youth development skills,and elderly outreach. • Coordinate South Omaha Community activities and meeting logistics to improve the health of the Latino community • Act as ambassador of UNMC and the Center to the community. • Act as liaison between the University and the South Omaha Community. • Ensure community health education activities for clinic health care providers and the University students to enhance the ability to meet the patient and community health care needs more effectively. • Provide support to the College of Public Health on community based research initiatives Director of Environmental Services University of Nebraska Medical Center 1981-1998 1 • Managed a crew of 420 employees with a$3.SM budget This included coaching three managers and 12 supervisors all assigned in different campus areas to perform a variety of housekeeping and maintenance duties.Ensured the safety of the patient's,employees and students across the UNMC campus(hospital,clinic,classrooms,labs and offices). CHANCELLOR'S APPOINTMENTS 2005-2012 Chancellor's Diversity Council 2009-2012 Chancellor Delegate Member AWARDS • American Red Cross Hero in the Heartland Lifetime Achievement Award,2011 • Cinco de Mayo,Grand Marshall on behalf of the South Omaha Community Care Council,2009 • South Omaha Neighborhood Association Award for Improving Health Care in the South Omaha Community,2008 • Heartland Latino Leadership Life time Achievement Award,2006 • South Omaha Neighborhood Association Project of Merit Award on behalf of"Por El Amor a La Familia"project,2005 • South Omaha Neighborhood Association Project of Merit Award on behalf of"Every Shot Is Though The Heart"project 2004 • Omaha World Herald 31 People You Should Know,2004 • Heart of Social Work Award—University of Nebraska,2004 • City of Omaha Office of the Mayor"Living the Dream Award"2004 • Joyce Harrison Memorial Award—State of Nebraska Minority Public Health Association, 2002 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Omaha Public School Scholar of Distinction Member and fundraiser,2011-present • Eastern Nebraska Office on Ageing,Board Member,2010-present • Intercultural Senior Center,Board Member,fund raiser,2009-present • Omaha Public School,Latino Academic Achievement Council,2009-present • El Museo Latino Board Member,2009-present • Visiting Nurse Association,Board Member,2009-present • City of Omaha Mayor Community Advisory Council,Member,2008-present • School of Social Work,practicum advisor and practicum instructor,University of Nebraska, Omaha,1998-present • Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters,Founder,Board Member,fundraiser,Omaha, Nebraska,1998-present. • Nebraska Heartland Latino Leadership Conference,Founder,Corporate Advisor,Director of the Board,Fund raiser,1998-present • Salvation Army advisory Board Member,1998-present. • Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,Board Member,2007-2011. • Midland Latino Community Development Corporation,Board Member,2007-2011. • Board President of Chicano Awareness Center,2002-2004. 2 CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRESENTATIONS • Effect of Violence in the Latino Community • Accessing Diverse Community,"What Works" • Lifestyles of Elderly Latino in Nebraska • Key Factors"Corporate America participation in community boards" Note:The audiences for these presentations are:schools,community organization both profit and non- profit,conferences,colleges,universities,corporations,law enforcement,potential fenders and neighborhood associations. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES $75,500 Intercultural Senior Center(2012) $5,500 Scholar of Distinction(2011) $8,000 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fiestas Patrias Activities/membership(2011) $500 In Kind donations from community venders(2011) COUNSEL OF MEXICO-UNMC PARTNERSHIP 2005-2012 Bi-National Health Week 2007 Nebraska Health delegate to the window initiative in Merida,Mexico ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Establishment of a partnership initiative with the Consulate of Mexico around the Health called Bi- National Health(2005-present) • Founder of the South Omaha Community Care Council based on grass root community;participatory involvement the in programing for the wellbeing of his members(1998-2009) • Establishment of youth violence initiative,"Every Shot in Through the Heart"(2001) • Co-Founder of the Heartland Latino Leadership Conference in Omaha,Nebraska and Established the financial based for sustainability(1998) • Co-Founder of the Nebraska Association of Translator and Interpreter and establish the Financial based for sustainability(1998) • Established Community Partnership for Health with ConAgra Foods;still sustainable(1998) 3 IIIININST TO LAW 201' FEB 19 All 9: 11 FOR LAW DEPARTMENT USE ONLY TO: PAUL D. KRATZ, City Attorney LOG BOOK 37-16 = MAYOR DATE ASSIGNED 02/19/16 DATE: 2/18/2016 ASSIGNED TO(-7.04110, ANSWERED/SENT OUT 31A—\\p WITHDRAWN REQUEST BEING MADE BY: Brandi Preston Mayor's Office 402-444-6274 (NAME) (DEPARTMENT) (PHONE NO) TIME LINE: (Due Date) Council Agenda: Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 (ALLOW 12 WORKING DAYS FROM DATE RECEIVED BY LAW DEPARTMENT) REQUEST FOR: Appoint Aura Whitney-Jackson to the Human Rights and Relations Board DETAILS: (Please Do NOT State "See Attached". Details Should Appear On This Page and May Continue On To A Second Page. The Mayor asks the Council to confirm the appointment of Aura Whitney-Jackson to the Human Rights and Relations Board. The three-year term will begin on March 7th, 2016 and expire on March 6th, 2619. IS INFORMATION ATTACHED? YES x NO NONE AVAILABLE Revised 03/99 C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha, Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, Section 4.04 of the Omaha City Charter created and established a Human Rights and Relations Board; and, WHEREAS, Section 4.04 of the Omaha City Charter empowers the Mayor to appoint candidates to be confirmed by the City Council as members of the Human Rights and Relations Board; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Jean Stothert has nominated Aura E. Whitney-Jackson for appointment as a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, to serve a one-year term commencing on March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6, 2017. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: • THAT,the nomination and appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Aura E.Whitney- Jackson as a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, to serve a one-year term commencing on March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6, 2017, be and hereby is confirmed and approved. APPROVED AS TO FORM: 02 oZ �G PU Y CITY ATTORNEY DATE P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2016\30036d1m By 4t,.../f/' CouncIImember Adopted MAR - 1 2416 —Q 41, 37 �% City Clerk Approved-,,J,, � Mayor • 0./ NO Resolution by Res. that the nomination and appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Aura E. Whitney- Jackson as a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, to serve a one-year term commencing on March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6, 2017,be and hereby is confirmed and approved. P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2016\30036dIm ()resented to City Council MAR - T 2016 Adopted easier grown City Clerk