Mayor-elect
As a public health leader, pediatrician, and longtime Richmonder, Mayor-elect Dr. Danny Avula will work hard to build a Richmond where everyone’s rights are protected, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and where no one gets left behind.
Danny sirvió en los Distritos de Salud de Richmond y Henrico durante 12 años, incluyendo el cargo de Director durante seis años. Defendió los esfuerzos para abordar la salud materna e infantil, el acceso a la atención reproductiva, la seguridad de la comunidad y las causas fundamentales que dan forma a la salud de todos nosotros, especialmente la pobreza y la raza.
A practicing pediatrician at Chippenham Hospital, Danny understands families’ deepest concerns for their children and the unjust way our current systems limit the ability of many to thrive.
In January 2021, Governor Northam appointed Danny to lead the statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort. Danny jumpstarted a struggling rollout and elevated Virginia from 50th to one of the top 10 most-vaccinated states in the country, saving countless lives.
As Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, Danny implemented key changes to support families across Virginia and to create more sustainable pathways out of poverty. He expanded resources through successful legislative advocacy, laid the groundwork and began the process of replacing outdated IT systems, and ensured employees statewide had the necessary training to offer responsive, high-quality service.
A father of five, Danny and his wife, Mary Kay, have lived in Richmond’s East End for 20 years. Mary Kay is a teacher at RPS’s Chimborazo Elementary, and their five children are proud Richmond Public Schools students or alumni.
Danny fue nombrado uno de los "Mejores Docs" de Richmond cada año de 2013 a 2022, Persona del Año del Richmond Times-Dispatch en 2019 y Richmonder del Año de Style Weekly en 2020.
On January 1, 2025, he will take office as Mayor of the City of Richmond.
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As a public health leader, pediatrician, and longtime Richmonder, Mayor-elect Dr. Danny Avula will work hard to build a Richmond where everyone’s rights are protected, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and where no one gets left behind.
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