Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 1997-2022

Commissioner, Orange County Board of Commissioners, 1990-1994

Member, Chapel Hill Carrboro Board of Education, 1977-1985

Former Member, Commission on Aging

Former Chair, Commission on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse

Former Member, Environment Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Legislative Committee on Education, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary III Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Member, Legislative Research Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on School Safety, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Personnel Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Mental Health, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Minority Whip, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2017-2018

Self-Employed, Facilitation and Organization Development Consultant, 1987-present

Health Administrator, Sickle Cell Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 1988-1996

Director, Development and Administration, Center for Peace Education, 1994-1995

Staff Assistant, Congressman David Price, 1987-1988

Coordinator/Department Administrator, Orange County Commission for Women, 1982-1986

Teacher, Burbank Junior High School, 1961-1963

Teacher, Kamehameha Schools, 1962-1963

Member, Governor's Advisory Council on Sickle Cell Disease, 2001-present

Member, Board of Visitors, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, 2000-present

Member, Graduate Education Advancement Board, University of North Carolina, 2000-present

Member, Board of Visitors, University of North Carolina, 1999-present

Member, American Society for Training and Development

Member, Association for Psychological Type

Attendee, Binkley Baptist Church

Member, Finance Committee, House Democrat Campaign Committee, 2001-2002

Delegate, National Conference for State Legislatures, 1999

Orange County Coordinator, David Price for Congress, 1986, 1996

Chair, Hyconeechee Regional Library Board, 1992-1994

Chair, Joint Orange Chatham Community Action Board, 1991-1994

Chair, Orange County Department of Social Services Board, 1991-1994

Member, Orange County Partnership for Young Children Board, 1993-1994

Member, Executive Committee, North Carolina Democratic Party, 1988-1989

Chair/Member, Orange County Water and Sewer Authority Board, 1987-1989

Chair, Orange County Women's Center Board, 1987-1989

Member, North Carolina Legislative Study Commission on Employee Benefits, 1985-1986

Chair, Orange County Democratic Party, 1983-1985

Member, Governor's Advisory Commission on Education Block Grants, 1984

Member, National Convention Delegate Selection Committee, North Carolina Democratic Party, 1980, 1984

Member, Democratic Party Executive Committee, 4th District, 1977-1981

1st Vice Chair, Orange County Democratic Party, 1977-1981

Awards:

During my 16 years in the NC House, I have received the followign awards:(2012) NC League of Conservation Voters Green Tie Award; (2011) AARP Legislator of the Year, Lillian's List Honoree; (2008) Hemophilia of NC Legislator of the Year; (2007) NC Pediatric Society James D. Bernstein Excellence in Public Service to Children Award, NC Housing Coalition Legislator of the Year, Club Nova Appreciation Award; (2006) Child Care Services Public Service Award, NC Justice Center Defender of Justice, Mental Health Assn of NC Valand Award; (2005) Health and Wellness Trust Fund Legislator of the Year, NC Nurses Assn Legislator of the Year, NC Council of Community Programs Leadership Award, NC Council of Churches Faith Active in Public Life Award, General Foundation of Women's Clubs Woman of Achievement; 2004 MHA of NC Valand Award, NCAAHPERD Legislator of the Year, Joint Award: National Conference of Social Workers/NC Chamtion for Children/OC Partnership for Young Children Advocate of the Year, NC Perinatal Assn Baby Bootie Award, NC Assn of Community College Presidents Legislative Award; (2003) Assn of Self Advocates Legislative Award, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Luther "Nick" Jeralds Award, NC Diabetes Council Legislative Award, March of Dimes Legislative Award, Orange County Rape Crisis Center Mary Ann Chap Award, Feed His Sheep Ministries Legislative Award, Joint Legislative Leadership Award from National Assn of Social Workers/NC Council of Community Programs, NC Nurses Association, NC Society of Clinical Social Work, NC Department of Health and Human Services -Divisionof MHDDSAS, Inter-Faith Council for Social Services 40 Years of Community Service Award; (2002) Arc of Orange County Legislative Award, NC Support Providers Council Courage and Vision Award; (2001) United Cerebral Palsy Legislative Award, Mental Health Consumers Org. Dorthea Dix Spirit Award, NAMI NC Legislator of the Year, Women in Legislative Leadership Pacesetter Award, Covenant with NC's Children Appreciation Certficate, Friends of Education Legislative Award; (2000) NC School Counselors Assn Legislator of the Year, Southeastern Amerian Association of Mental Retardation Legislative Award, NC Sickle Cell Syndrome Program Outstanding Legislative Service Award, PHysical Therapy Assn Award, Planned Parenthood of NC Responsible Choices Award, Capital District Physical Therapy Assn. Leadership Award, The Arc of NC Legislator of the Year; (1999) TESOL Certficate of Appreciation; (1998) Alliance for Good Government Assn Legislative Award Delete

Current Car:

2004 Toyota Camry; 2005 Subaru Forrester

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

November 18, 1961

Favorite President and Why:

I admire Franklin Delano Roosevelt because he understood America cannot not be strong and prosper unless every citizen in the nation has a reasonable opportunity to be strong and prosper -- and he had the courage to act on his convictions.

Favorite Quote:

Martin Luther King, Jr. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"

Favorite TV Shows:

PBS: The News Hour, Washington Week in Review
CBS: Sixty Minutes

Names of Grandchildren:

Thomas, 14; Lauren (10); Nathaniel (8)

Priority Issues:

My priority issues include: education,pre-K through university; jobs and economic development, health and human services, especially mental health, developmental disabilities and substance addiction; environment.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I serve in public office in order to make a difference. To ensure equal opportunity to people of all income, ethnic and racial groups that they can claim the promises of a democratic society: that if you work hard, follow the rules, and take advantage of opportunities, you can have a secure life.

Spouse's Occupation:

Chester (Chet) A. Inkso, PhD, professor, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill