Alonna Berry

Alonna Berry’s roots run deep in Sussex County, where her family has lived and served for generations. She comes from a proud line of Delaware educators — trailblazers who taught in one-room schoolhouses and played a role in integrating local schools, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and equitable future. That legacy of service and progress is what fuels Alonna’s work today. Her career has always been rooted in one simple goal: making life better for Delaware families like her own. A mom, a neighbor, and a lifelong public servant, Alonna brings both heart and hands-on experience to the work of strengthening our communities. She served in the Office of Governor John Carney as Director of Community and Family Services and later as Senior Policy Advisor for Health, Equity, and Education—roles where she helped shape statewide policies to better support schools, improve health outcomes, and ensure families have access to the tools they need to thrive. Alonna also broke new ground as Delaware’s first Statewide Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator, building partnerships across agencies to ensure our systems respond with compassion to children and families navigating tough times.…