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The three most pressing human rights issues facing Eugene are homelessness, racism, and discrimination. All three of these issues are compounded by the intersection of identity and race. Discrimination is the most general of these issues, effecting the most people, and is generally the most felt in a myriad of ways. Discrimination can also be the least visible effecting people through employment practices and micro aggressions which can be hard to trace those responsible. Thus cultural shifting is required to help mitigate discrimination through education, understanding, and empathy there can be positive shifts which have direct and important impact on people’s livelihood. 3 What do you see as the three most pressing human rights issues in Eugene? Select the most important and explain why. I excel in big picture thinking, group dynamics, creative problem solving, and interpersonal communication. These are the skills needed to negotiate with impassioned individuals who hold strong morally based opinions. By getting to the root of our philosophies, understanding each others backgrounds, and sharing in a common goal we can work together while still holding differing opinions. Where I fall short are more technical organizational and time management skills that come with being an adult with inattentive add. If you have ever worked creatively with a group of artists, you know then the similarities, impassioned, strong willed, and opinionated, to say the least. I’ve worked on numerous creative projects with very strong willed individuals and I’ve learned honed my ability to listen. I feel that this is the most important skill one can have in a group dynamic, if you are listening to respond, playing a social game of chess, then you are not listening to understand. By truly understanding and asking questions instead of stating answers, we build the relationships necessary to build a framework of advisory policy together. 4 Describe your specific strengths and weaknesses that would allow you to negotiate group situations in which members hold strong, differing opinions. Give a specific example if possible. Jam Allison HRC - Round 1 Applications July 8, 2019, Meeting – Item 4