Jayli Barkley

Jayli Barkley is an Information Specialist in the Communications Division of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, a role she has held since 2021. She joined the office in 2018, bringing over a decade of experience from both the private and nonprofit sectors. Initially, Jayli served as a Victim Services Supervisor, where she supported staff in assisting crime victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process. She also worked closely with partner agencies to deliver culturally centered training and presentations. In her current position, Jayli’s duties include community engagement, public relations, program development, cultural involvement and social media outreach for the organization. A notable contribution is her co-creation of C.O.D.I.E. (Culture, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity), a cross-divisional working group that seeks to expand, celebrate and honor the diversity within the DA's office. This initiative enhances the office’s understanding of Riverside County's diverse community and strengthens its service to the public. Additionally, Jayli leads the Cultural Responsiveness module in the annual 40-hour Domestic Violence training, guiding public sector professionals on how to address situations requiring culturally specific resources and approaches.

Jayli holds an associate’s degree in liberal arts from the College of Southern Idaho and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in sociology from Florida A&M University. Recently, she earned a master's degree in strategic communication from California Baptist University, where she was named the Outstanding Graduate Scholar of Excellence for her cohort due in part to her contributions to advancing discourse on diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and showing how effective communication can drive societal change.

Jayli places a premium on employee customer service with the goal of engaging staff to amplify the office’s mission while generating innovative and cutting-edge content that fosters pride among their nearly 800 employees and resonates with the 2.5 million community members the office serves.