COO Winfried Danke Selected As Part of 2025 Cohort of Baldrige Executive Fellows

Winfried Danke, the Chief Operating Officer at Mason Health in Shelton, has been selected for the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program, which will commence in April 2025. This prestigious program aims to develop leaders by providing them with direct access to Baldrige Award recipients, recognized for their high-performance management strategies. Danke, who has extensive experience in healthcare management, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to enhance his leadership skills and contribute to Mason Health's pursuit of excellence. The fellowship will involve visits to award-winning organizations, allowing participants to learn about best practices in strategic and operational excellence. Throughout the program, fellows will engage in networking and collaborative problem-solving to address specific challenges within their organizations.

The Baldrige Program, initiated by Congress in 1987, has a rich history of fostering leadership excellence across various sectors. Mason Health’s CEO, Eric Moll, praised Danke’s collaborative approach, which aligns with the organization’s culture. The program aims not only to improve individual leadership capabilities but also to drive significant improvements in healthcare delivery and organizational performance.