Derrick L. Coley is a Democrat representing District 24 in Prince George's County in the Maryland House of Delegates, serving since January 13, 2026. He was unanimously appointed to the seat by the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee. Coley serves on the Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Previously, he was Deputy Director, Department of the Environment, Prince George's County ; Executive Director for External Relations, Maryland Higher Education Commission ; Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations, Bowie State University ; Public Affairs Liaison, Prince George's County Government ; and Deputy Chief of Staff to County Council member Obie Patterson . Earlier roles include Staff Associate, U.S. Conference of Mayors , focusing on environmental programs like Brownfields redevelopment. Married with four children.

Education and Political Experience

• Suitland High School, Suitland, Maryland
• B.S. in Biological Science and Botany, North Carolina State University
• M.A. in International Environmental Policy, American University

Political Experience

• Member, Maryland House of Delegates , since January 13, 2026
• Ways and Means Committee
• Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
• Longtime member, Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee