Mayor Ginther Appoints Danielle Tong to Lead CelebrateOne
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today announced that Danielle Tong
has been appointed to run CelebrateOne, the city’s initiative to reduce infant
mortality.
“Danielle brings a broad range of experience to the maternal
and infant mortality space, from both the nonprofit and public side,” said
Mayor Ginther. “Her understanding of what leads to infant mortality – and the
causes of racial disparity in maternal healthcare – make her uniquely
positioned to move CelebrateOne forward.”
Tong comes to CelebrateOne
from The Columbus Foundation where she is the content expert on maternal/child
health and women’s reproductive health. She researches grant appropriations for
the Foundation, and is the liaison for a number of projects related to
CelebrateOne including Healthy Beginnings at Home and the Safe Sleep
initiative. She also served on a focus group for CelebrateOne’s most recent
strategic plan. Prior to the Foundation, Tong worked at the Ohio Department of
Medicaid and was a fellow with OhioHealth. She holds a Bachelors of Social Work
and a Masters of Public Health from Wright State University.
“CelebrateOne’s imperative
extends beyond abstraction, numbers and statistics. It’s ultimately about
providing a safe and fertile ground for babies and their families to thrive
through their first year and beyond,” said Tong. “It is an incredible honor to
serve Columbus’ families in such a deeply meaningful and personal way. I am so
grateful to lead an organization that elevates and amplifies the resources,
talent, brilliance and passion that already exists in our community, to one
end: Thriving babies and families.”
Tong will begin with
CelebrateOne on July 10, 2023.