Daryl Joy Walters

The Woman. Born Leader. Innovative Thinker.

Daryl Joy Walters is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas and a specialized certificate from Yale University’s Women’s Campaign School. Also she holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton, Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ

Outside of her academic success, Joy’s life is dedicated to being holistically involved in her community and state. Currently, she is a Democratic State Central Committee Member. She works to shape restorative justice policy from a theological aspect.

Joy previously served five years as the Vice President of Communications to the Young Democrats of Louisiana. In 2012, she was elected to serve the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

During her college years she was highlighted as the “Community Servant of the Year”, the Theta Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta and Omega Psi Phi selected her as “Female of the Year”. ESSENCE Magazine proudly recognized her as “America’s 1st Black Female President.” Since the summer of 2009, when Joy started this journey she has worked as a Senate Aide for the Louisiana State Legislature. and interned for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, BattleGround Texas, Obama for America.

Joy knows that she stands on the shoulders of giants and leaders, who have paved the way for her success. It is for these reasons that she fights passionately for the under-represented and the underserved in our communities.

Daryl Joy Walters is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated, initiated in the Alpha Iota Chapter. Also Joy is a faithful member of the Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. Harry Blake Sr. is the Pastor.

34 Comments

Chris Brown January 16, 2019 at 6:29 pm

Love you, DJW! Proud of your proven leadership. Grateful to have gone to college with you; Wiley College.

Incredibly; Honored to have worked with you in the political and collegiate arenas.

Talor Mages November 4, 2018 at 4:11 am

I’m here for it all 😍 I love it!

Reginald Mills December 14, 2016 at 12:16 am

Looong way since Judson. Keep shining.

1. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:23 am
  
  Thank you Reginald! I hope you’ve been doing well. Keep shining as well.
  
2. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:23 am
  
  Thank you Super!!
  
Super Jock September 3, 2016 at 10:36 pm

Thank you for being a positive role model for my young nieces, nephews, cousins and other young people in the Shreveport area that have very few successful, positive people to relate to.
Well Done Young Princess!👸🏽

Damien August 13, 2016 at 9:44 am

I love it! Amazing. I just stumbled across your Instagram page and then this website.

1. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:23 am
  
  Thank you Damien!!
  
Dorothy December 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm

God bless you from one DJW to another

Derrick Warren November 24, 2015 at 5:36 am

Beautiful and well done, DJW! I know Mom, Dad, sis are very proud of you and so am I! Uncle Derrick

1. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:24 am
  
  Thank you Uncle !!
  
RJ Haynes November 2, 2015 at 4:51 am

Super proud of your success thus far DJ! Keep pushing the elevate the bar of Wiley Alums everywhere!

1. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:24 am
  
  Thank you RJ! #WileyAlum
  
Percy Gammage September 1, 2015 at 6:18 pm

Would love to see you make a run for the Senate or house of Representatives. We need someone like you to represent the people of Louisiana. Praying that you will consider.

1. foreverdjw April 19, 2018 at 10:24 am
  
  Thank you so much! I certainly will consider.
  
Bolawa lanre August 21, 2015 at 9:50 am

I’m inspired and blessed knowing and reading about Joy.

Freddie L. Robinson August 19, 2015 at 9:36 pm

Daryl, is one of the most inspirational individual I’ve ever met. DJW is the epitome of kindness and a woman before her time. I truly admire Daryl, and will forever be in this young lady’s corner…yeah!!!

Karen Wilson August 19, 2015 at 6:53 pm

DJW IS A VERY DETERMINED YOUNG LADY WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE….SHE WILL ACCOMPLISH ALL OF HER GOALS….GO DJW…GOD IS WITH YOU…..

Kennedy Young May 8, 2015 at 2:42 pm

DJW, is an awesome woman of faith & vision, new millennial generation thinker. Proud of you ma’am, See it thru..

1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:10 pm
  
  Thank you Pastor Young!!
  
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1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:10 pm
  
  Thank you Mr. Martin! I appreciate it.
  
Kamesha April 22, 2015 at 2:42 am

Enjoyed your sight. Keep up the good work and continue to lead the way. Continue to serve and be the political change we need for women, our youth, and our community. You are shining dear, so share your light, share your joy, and share your spirit! Be blessed- Kay

1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:13 pm
  
  Thank you Kay!! I will continue to serve. Be Blessed 🙂
  
Diane Robinson-Davis Newton March 13, 2015 at 3:30 pm

Daryl, my prayers are with you! It is an honor to meet you and to share in your encouraging, teaching and motivational information and news worthy topics.

1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:14 pm
  
  Thank you Mrs. Diane!! Bless you!
  
Kimberly Hunt January 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm

You are such a spirited young lady! Such a pleasure to meet you. May you always have the desire to serve. Be well!

1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:14 pm
  
  It’s a pleasure to know you as well Kim! Thank you.
  
Johnnie Ware-Barnes December 12, 2014 at 4:11 pm

You are on your way to greatness!

1. foreverdjw July 5, 2015 at 11:14 pm
  
  Bless you ! Thank you very much. Thank you !!
  
Lewis Keys November 17, 2014 at 5:22 pm

Keep it up DJW! You are an example and encouragement for many people!

Joy June 23, 2014 at 3:35 am

DARYL IS SUCH A CARING PERSON. A LARGE AMOUNT OF STRENGTH AND FAITH IN A VERY SMALL PACKAGE!!!!

shonm June 17, 2014 at 3:03 pm

Love it!

shonm June 17, 2014 at 3:03 pm

I love it! And this picture is dynamite!