MEET DANNY
Danny Hang is a Southern California native who was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. He is the proud son of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees who fled the Vietnam War in search of hope, freedom, and the American dream.
The son of a union worker, Danny saw firsthand how his father worked long hours as a machinist and became a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 725. As such, Danny is a passionate advocate of professional growth and vocational equity. He believes that workers are the backbone of the most powerful economy in the world, and deserve a fair and equitable wage. Because when workers succeed, then EVERYONE succeeds.
As the son of an immigrant small business owner, Danny watched his mom’s nail salon succeed and slowly serve as an equalizer leading to a pathway to the American middle class for his family. Danny knows firsthand that small businesses are vital to creating local jobs and growing the West Hollywood economy. Immigrant-owned small businesses are centerpieces of their neighborhoods, and they contribute in a meaningful way to the diversity and vibrancy of the West Hollywood community. As such, Danny recognizes the economic and community oriented success that West Hollywood’s thriving Russian speaking community has continued to achieve throughout the years.
A first-generation college graduate, Danny graduated from Loyola Marymount University and kicked off his career in public service at the Social Security Administration, where he adjudicated Supplemental Security Income benefits for people with disabilities and older adults.
Having fueled his passion for serving others, he returned to school to pursue a double master's in Social Work and Gerontology from the University of Southern California. He now works in disability retirement for Los Angeles County, helping permanently disabled fire and police responders, as well as other county employees.
His involvement with the community led to his appointment as an at-large member of the West Hollywood Disabilities Advisory Board. He worked hard to address issues affecting people with disabilities, including ADA compliance, transportation, housing, and access to City government and services for people with disabilities. He was later appointed to the West Hollywood Business License Commission. Additionally, he was also appointed as a member of the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation by the State Bar Board of Trustees and he serves on the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Advisory Board. He also served on the Executive Board for Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County.
Danny is a proud member of the West Hollywood community where he resides with his cat Piper. His focus is on improving the community through servant leadership.
