DeShanna Neal
Representative · State house · Delaware · District 13
Democratic
Biography
DeShanna Neal is a mother of four, an activist for social justice reform, and an author. They have recently become the first non-binary elected official in Delaware. Prior to running for office, DeShanna finished their Master’s in Applied Family Science at Wilmington University and became a Certified Family Life Educator. They also founded their Delaware-based nonprofit, Intersections of Pride Foundation, which works to bridge the gaps faced by the LGBTQ community in our society. Together with their child, they also wrote a children’s picture book titled, “My Rainbow.” Now, DeShanna represents the 13th District and continues their advocacy on a state legislative platform.
On the record
- Education
- Wilmington University, Master’s in Applied Family Science
- Profession
- Author; Certified Family Life Educator; Nonprofit founder; State Representative
- Born
- 1981-11-16
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Family
- Four children.
Contact
- Capitol office
- P.O. Box 1401 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 · 302-744-4351
- Phone
- 302-744-4351
- deshanna.neal@delaware.gov