Darren Tan

Darren Tan is an experienced professional currently serving as Deputy Director for the Behavioral Health Administration at the County of Santa Clara, overseeing administrative operations for over nine hundred staff members. Tan manages nine divisions, including Finance and Human Resources, while addressing workforce shortages in behavioral health services and acting as an executive liaison with community stakeholders. Previously held roles include Administrative Services Manager III within the Behavioral Health Services Department, where Tan spearheaded the Department's Racial Equity and Diversity Workgroup, and managed substantial contracts. Tan also worked as an Administrative Services Manager I and Senior Management Analyst, providing strategic oversight in various county offices. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration in Organizational Leadership from National University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from San José State University.