USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyMaryland · 24th districtMember of the Maryland House of Delegates
Derrick Coley
Profile
Derrick L. Coley is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates for the 24th district since January 2026. Before his appointment to the legislature, he held various roles in public administration, including serving as a chief of staff for Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson and as a deputy director for the Prince George's County Department of the Environment. Coley holds a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from North Carolina State University and a Master of Arts in public policy from American University. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Details
- Born
- 1975 · 51 years old
- Education
- Suitland High School; North Carolina State University (B.S.); American University (M.A.)
- Career
- Staff associate at the United States Conference of Mayors; Chief of Staff to Prince George's County Executive; Public affairs liaison for Prince George's County Council; Executive director of external relations for the Maryland Higher Education Commission
