1. Danny Avula was born on 1978 and is an American public health professional and politician who is currently Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, following his victory in the 2024 election.
12 Facts About Danny Avula
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Danny Avula's father joined the US Navy and his family lived in California until Avula's late elementary school years.
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Danny Avula attended the University of Virginia studying biology for his undergrad, graduating when he was 19.
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Danny Avula then attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University to become a pediatrician.
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Danny Avula gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic earning the nickname "Richmond's Dr Fauci" and led vaccination efforts in Virginia.
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Danny Avula previously served as director of the Health District covering Richmond and Henrico County.
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Danny Avula went on to be appointed Commissioner of Social Services for the Commonwealth of Virginia by Governors Ralph Northam and Glenn Youngkin.
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Danny Avula announced his campaign for mayor of Richmond, Virginia, on April 10,2024.
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On November 5,2024, Danny Avula won the 2024 Richmond mayoral election becoming mayor-elect of the city.
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Danny Avula was sworn in on January 1,2025, making him the city's first immigrant mayor.
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Danny Avula is married to Mary Kay, a Richmond Public Schools elementary school teacher.
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Danny Avula serves on the board of the Medical College of Virginia Foundation and previously chaired the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation.