Darren serves as a philanthropic advisor at the Catholic Community Foundation. He helps connect parishes, schools, nonprofits, and individuals with the Foundation’s mission and resources, supporting endowment growth, scholarships, fundraising initiatives, and education. He also works closely with professional advisors to expand opportunities for charitable giving.

Before joining the Foundation, Darren was the director of stewardship at St. Timothy Catholic Church, where he focused on building relationships, deepening engagement, and guiding parishioners in making meaningful contributions to the Church. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University.

Darren is a lifelong parishioner at St. Timothy Catholic Church, where he feels called to be a “bridge” connecting people to their God-given purpose. Born in Mesa while his father was stationed at Williams Air Force Base, Darren grew up in the Philippines, Italy, England, and several U.S. states before returning to Arizona. He and his wife, Mayen, have been married for 35 years and are blessed with seven children and five grandchildren. He enjoys golf, meeting new people, and finding connection through faith. A favorite scripture of his is Galatians 2:20.