Darren Nguyen

Darren Nguyen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government and communication roles. Currently serving as a Veteran Fellow at the Metropolitan King County Council since September 2025, Darren previously worked as a Program Analyst for the U.S. Forest Service from July 2022 to September 2025, focusing on grants and community engagement. Prior to that, Darren held a Specialist position at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's FEMA Headquarters from August 2020 to July 2022. Additionally, Darren has a military background as a Communications Team Lead in the Army National Guard from May 2012 to April 2020 and spent time as an Operations Manager at Target in 2018. Academic credentials include a Master's in Communication from the University of Washington and dual Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science and Business Administration from Oregon State University.