SHARE

NYC Mayor De Blasio Appoints UConn Graduate As Press Secretary

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed a University of Connecticut graduate as his new press secretary. 

Danielle Filson

Danielle Filson

Photo Credit: NYC Department of Education

De Blasio announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, that Danielle Filson will join the City Hall team to serve as press secretary.

Filson is also a graduate of Hall High School in West Hartford. 

She has worked with the New York City Department of Education since 2018. In her new role, she will lead the day-to-day operations of the mayor’s Press Office.

“I know firsthand the incredible work she has accomplished at the Department of Education and I am excited for Danielle to join the City Hall team and help New Yorkers as we drive a recovery for all of us and defeat the pandemic," De Blasio said in a statement. 

Filson also previously worked on the public affairs team at Uber. 

“It’s an honor to be asked to step up and continue serving the city I love," Filson said. "Working alongside Chancellor Porter as Press Secretary for the nation’s largest school district has been the honor of a lifetime. I look forward to joining another top notch team, advancing Mayor de Blasio’s progressive agenda, and building on New York City’s recovery and comeback from COVID-19.”

to follow Daily Voice Danbury and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE