Delayna is a dedicated Criminal Assistant District Attorney with eight years of experience. A native of Arkansas, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in African/African American Studies from the University of Central Arkansas and her dual JD/MBA degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. During law school, she held multiple leadership roles, including 3L Class Secretary, Student Ambassador, Board of Advocates Judge Coordinator, and Law Review Research Editor, and was honored with the 2015 James M. Douglas Advocate of the Year award.As an Assistant District Attorney, Delayna has worked in several divisions, including trial courts and family violence, and now focuses on cases in the Crimes Against Children division. Her trial experience spans a broad range of cases, from misdemeanor DWIs to capital murder. She is passionate about mentoring future legal professionals, having participated in several panels and mentorship programs.Delayna currently serves as a Director for JLTLA, the Communications Co-Chair on the Executive Board of the DFW National Black Prosecutors Association, and is an active member of the Dallas Bar Association and the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha.Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring museums and historical sites, immersing herself in true-crime stories, and giving back to her community through mentorship and service.