Danielle Bell is a woman whose journey embodies the spirit of service and community from a young age. Growing up on a family farm in Indiana, Danielle learned the value of hard work and compassion from her parents—a small business owner and a waitress. From helping raise her little brother to volunteering with various organizations in school, Danielle's heart was always drawn to helping others.
After earning a full scholarship, Danielle attended DePauw University, seeking a sense of community. It was during an internship at a summer camp for children with disabilities that Danielle discovered her passion for working with kids and families. With a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University, Danielle began her career at a community mental health center, where she witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by families in poverty and within the school system.
In 2011, Danielle married Jason Bell, a Navy chief, and moved to Virginia Beach, where she continued her work as a clinical therapist while also teaching pottery classes to those in the community. Their journey led them to Georgia in 2015 after Jason’s military retirement, where Danielle embraced the South's charm and set out to make a difference in her new community.
Together with her husband, Danielle stays busy raising their 3 beautiful daughters, Diana, Avery, and Aliya. They live halfway between Marietta square and Woodstock where Danielle is an active member of her local Catholic church. Danielle identifies as a progressive Catholic, approaching community with intent to help others through positive changes while incorporating family values into each decision. As a clinical therapist, Danielle witnessed the impact of mental health concerns and addiction on families. She also believes in the power that proper treatment brings. As a business leader in mental health settings, Danielle understands how to listen to people with different perspectives, communicate, problem solve, and create more productive environments. She founded a small business to support local businesses in creating healthy workspaces to grow and thrive. Danielle knows that successful small businesses are vital to a prosperous and vibrant community.
Danielle is driven to address the challenges facing families within the community. Drawing on her experiences as a social worker, small business owner, and community collaborator, Danielle is running for Georgia State House of Representatives. She believes in the power of service and aims to represent the needs of her constituents with transparency, honesty, and a commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community. Danielle Bell—a beacon of hope and a true advocate for change.
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