Darren Schneider is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning within federal agencies. Currently serving as a Principal at Deloitte since March 2014, Darren previously held various leadership roles at the National Institute of Mental Health from October 2007 to March 2014, including Budget Officer and Chief of the Planning and Financial Management Branch, where innovative strategies resulted in significant savings and improved resource allocation processes. Earlier career positions include Administrative Officer at the National Cancer Institute, and Associate Director at the Orthodox Union, alongside foundational research roles at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Darren holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Pre-Med.