As a self made business woman, Delia is the creator and owner of a language school in which she brings her 13 years experience to the business as a trainer and training manager for large corporations in Dallas. Her dedication and commitment to improving quality of life and enhancing neighborhoods in District 1 and Oak Cliff has led her to being named as a freelance writer for The Dallas Morning News for 2 years.

Education has always been at the forefront of Delia's family. The importance of education was instilled in her at an early age and she has made it an integral part of her personal goals. She instilled this importance in her 2 children, as well. Her son, Eric, is a graduate of Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Delia's daughter, Laura, graduated from Bishop Lynch High School and is a college freshman at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Delia's commitment to education and its value in improving our quality of life is reflected further through her volunteer efforts with Texas Can! Academies. She serves as the Chairwoman of this educational institution's Board of Directors.

Delia Jasso already has a proven track record of success in serving citizens of District 1, Oak Cliff and the City of Dallas. She has served as Dr. Elba Garcia's appointee to the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Board for the past 7 years. Delia was recognized for her leadership by her colleagues supporting her election as Vice President of the Board in 2005 by the Dallas City Council. She has left her mark on caring for our green spaces and parks. After writing a grant for a new children's basketball court at Elmwood Park, it was approved for $15,000, the dedication of the new children's basketball court will be in April.

As a great mother and spouse, Delia was recognized and honored as "Mother of the Year" with the Texas Can! Motherhood Award, on May 13, 2008. She also has written over 60 positive articles about Oak Cliff for two years in the Dallas Morning News as a freelance contributor.

Delia Jasso has been a lifelong resident of District 1 and the Oak Cliff area. Delia attended Dallas Public Schools - Leila P. Cowart Elementary School, L.V. Stockard Middle School, and attended Sunset High School but graduated from Skyline High School as one of its first graduating classes. After graduation Delia studied and majored in Journalism and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Mr. and Mrs. DeLeon not only reared their children in Oak Cliff but also made St. Cecilia Catholic Church their parish where Delia made her First Holy Communion. In 1989, she married Juan Jasso and celebrated at the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts, now the Turner House.

Delia's mother, Josie DeLeon of Hampton Hills, and sisters, Helen and Irene, continue to reside in District 1 and are voting residents.