About Danielle Wessel

Clermont County has been my home for most of my life. I grew up along the Ohio River, where I learned the value of hard work, neighbors helping neighbors, and never being afraid to roll up my sleeves. Those lessons carried me through some of the hardest times in my life and shaped the leader I am today.

I became a mom at 19. By the time I was in my early twenties, I was raising two young boys on my own and living in Section 8 housing. To keep us moving forward, I worked at a daycare, served as a biology lab assistant at UC Clermont, and taught supplemental pharmacology classes. There were times I went to bed hungry so my kids could eat, but I refused to give up. I believed in building a better life for my family, and I kept showing up — one shift, one class, one step at a time.

That persistence paid off. I started college right here at UC Clermont, went on to earn my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, and later completed my Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University. I went from being a young single mom in government housing to becoming a doctorate-prepared nurse, proving that with resilience, education, and community support, anything is possible.

My nursing career began at the bedside, where I worked in high-acuity areas like the NICU, open-heart surgery, and intensive care. Eventually, I stepped into leadership roles where I found my passion for building programs that bring people together, solve problems, and improve outcomes. Today, I serve as the Nursing Excellence and Outcomes Program Manager at Mercy Clermont Hospital, where I coordinate our nursing clinical ladder, oversee nurse-sensitive outcomes, mentor staff, and lead initiatives that strengthen patient care and support our community.

Some of my proudest accomplishments include:

Founding “5K The Clermont Way,” a community event raising funds for the American Heart Association.
Creating the Better Breathers Club, a free monthly support group for people living with chronic lung disease.
Leading cardiopulmonary rehab expansion projects that improved access to prevention and wellness care.
Receiving the Torch of Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award (2024).

Through it all, one lesson has remained constant: every person has a story. As a nurse, I have cared for people from every background, political belief, and walk of life. We do not ask about mistakes or labels — we simply show up and serve. That same approach is how I view leadership.

I am running for Batavia Township Trustee because our community deserves leadership that is transparent, people-centered, and focused on practical solutions. I want to ensure Batavia grows responsibly, that our services meet the needs of families, and that residents are always informed and included.

My journey taught me the value of struggle, the strength that comes from perseverance, and the hope that comes from community. I am rooted here. I am invested here. And I am ready to serve Batavia Township with the same heart, grit, and determination that carried me this far.