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April 30, 2012 <br />Dear Chairman Phillips, <br />As a native and current citizen of Cabarrus County, I am very interested in becoming a <br />member of the Cabarrus Health Alliance Board. My 33 years of experience in a variety of <br />health care settings has afforded me the opportunity to develop an understanding of the <br />various factors that contribute to the health of the community. I am a Registered Nurse, <br />have taught at the university level, and have served as a health care administrator in <br />hospitals, physician practices, and ambulatory care settings. I am very proud of the <br />progress and success of the Cabarrus Health Alliance over the years, and know that it is <br />recognized nationally as a leader in the field of public health. I have a strong desire to <br />assure that reputation continues, and to assure that the overall community health of <br />Cabarrus County continues to improve. <br />My experience with the Cabarrus Health Alliance goes back to its inception when, as the <br />Chief Operating Officer of NorthEast Medical Center, I had the opportunity to work <br />closely with Phred Pilkington on a number of projects, particularly infant mortality and <br />school nurse availability in our county. Through these projects, we not only had an <br />excellent working relationship, but I gained a keen appreciation for the scope of the <br />Health Alliance as well as the economic challenges faced with meeting the needs of a <br />community. I also gained an appreciation of the value of public - private partnerships, <br />grants, and other creative tools. <br />In addition to my career in health care, I have significant Board experience with a variety <br />of organizations throughout our county. Through these Boards, I have enjoyed <br />relationship building and leadership roles that I believe have served the community well. <br />These opportunities have also given me the chance to broaden my knowledge of the <br />various facets of our community and how they work together. Some of my Board <br />experiences include Cabarrus American Red Cross (6 years including Board Chairman), <br />Cabarrus United Way, Cannon Memorial YMCA (7 years including Board Chairman), <br />Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce (6 years including Board Chairman) and the Rowan <br />Cabarrus Community College Board (current). I understand the role of a Board member <br />and how a Board member should conduct himself, and interact with the organization they <br />represent. <br />I believe that my health care experience, knowledge of the Cabarrus Health Alliance, and <br />my experience with previous Board memberships throughout our county give me a <br />unique combination of skills that would allow me to be an effective member for the <br />Cabarrus Health Alliance Board. Thank you in advance for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Darise D. Caldwell, RN, PhD, FACHE <br />Attachment number 5 <br />H -6 Page 297 <br />