Alonna and the First State
Alonna Berry is a dedicated public servant and experienced leader who has spent her career working at the intersection of government, education, and community advocacy.
A resident of Sussex County, Alonna lives in Milton with her husband and their two sons. She is running to remain in the Delaware House of Representatives to continue to be a strong, principled voice for District 20—focused on creating opportunity for every family to thrive, now and in the future.
Alonna comes from a long line of veterans and public servants. Her father retired from the United States Air Force, and her husband is a U.S. Army veteran.
She herself served two years as an AmeriCorps service member. Since then, she has contributed her time and leadership to a range of nonprofit boards and local initiatives across Delaware, including the Milton Historical Society, Delaware Guidance Services, the Youth Philanthropy Board, and Next Generation South. She currently serves as the Governor’s appointee to the Delaware Community Foundation board.
Alonna is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Alonna is currently a doctoral candidate at Wilmington University, and holds graduate credentials in organizational leadership and innovation from The University of Pennsylvania and Wilmington University. She earned her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, and is serving as President of the Syracuse University Alumni Association Board, and is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees.
Alonna’s leadership and dedication have been recognized across Delaware. She was honored with the MillSummit Spur Impact Award and the Sussex County Health Coalition Community Partner Award in 2021. In 2020, she was named one of Delaware Business Times' 40 Under 40. She received the Jefferson Award for Public Service for the Delmarva region, highlighting her commitment to building stronger, more connected communities through service and advocacy.
Alonna In Action
Alonna has made impactful changes in the year she has been in the House. Her House Bills and sponsored bills reflect a deep care for accessible healthcare, public safety protocols, expansion for education services, and fair and well-compensated labor and work opportunities. In the House, she has served as a key advocate for gun control, widening of rights for healthcare workers, moves to make rural healthcare affordable and available, and an advocate for increased school transportation and services for students with autism. Her commitment to these issues will remain strong as she approaches re-election.
Not only has Alonna been working hard in the House, but also on the ground in District 20. Her visits include the Delaware Rural Health Conference, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and Delaware Together Day. She cares deeply about interacting with the people and land she serves, and to meet successes and opportunities for improvement right where they are.
Alonna's Professional Life
She served in the Office of Governor John Carney as the Director of Community and Family Services and as Senior Policy Advisor for Health, Equity, and Education—positions in which she helped shape policies to improve the lives of Delaware families. Alonna was also appointed as the state’s first Statewide Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator, leading efforts across agencies to better support children, families, and communities through more compassionate, responsive public services.
Throughout her public service, Alonna focused on building systems that are more equitable, effective, and grounded in the real needs of Delawareans. She worked closely with local leaders, nonprofits, and state agencies to strengthen public education, advance health equity, and support families facing complex challenges.
In addition to her House seat, Alonna serves as Executive Director of the Delaware Center for Justice (DCJ), a nonprofit with more than a century of advancing equity and justice in Delaware. In this role, she leads strategic efforts to promote criminal justice reform, restorative practices, and community-based solutions that keep Delawareans safe and supported.
