Long Tong (he/him) was born in Boston and attended the Boston Public Schools system. He pursued undergraduate studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and graduate studies in Wisconsin.

Long is an accountant for MS Walker, a family-owned wine and alcohol wholesaler. He is also a freelance photographer, serving clients from the biotech industry to nonprofits.

His interest in what it means to be a member of the Boston community led to involvement with organizations such as Boston Public Art Triennial. He serves on the SPARK Boston Council, exploring contributing factors and solutions to the wealth gap in Boston, and as a volunteer tutor with Boston Partners in Education.

In his spare time, Long enjoys running throughout Boston with his local running group.