Allyna Robinson Hughley. Allyna is family oriented and the 11th of 13 children. During her childhood she became engulfed in reading books and began motivating people with her writing. Allyna has been married for 28 years and has 2 sons.
In 1992, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Allyna also served in the United States Army Reserve for 20 years. She was a Personnel Records Specialist and retired as an E-7, Sergeant First Class, in 2005. She is currently employed with the Department of Defense as a Lead Information Technology Application Administrator. She manages a team which designs and maintains IT systems that support military personnel and their families worldwide.
Allyna is a member of the Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She serves as the Hospitality Chair and commits herself to promoting academic excellence and providing assistance to those in need. She participates in food and clothing drives, feeding the homeless, community cleanup programs, voter registration campaigns, and more.
Allyna is a newcomer to the literary arts arena. In January 2021, she self published her first children’s book titled Gifts Are Given With Love. Her new book is partially dedicated to her two sons. Parenting them encouraged her to share her writing with the world. Allyna believes in empowering and uplifting the young community. She hopes her creative writing will inspire children to laugh, dream, and be the best version of themselves.
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