Darin Simmons, Jr. Ed.D., is the Founder and President of The Debrae Group.

A four-time Chief Officer, Darin has spent more than 15 years leading nonprofit and public-sector organizations through financial recovery, organizational change, and culture transformation. Along the way, he has overseen more than $500 million in annual operating budgets, led $250 million in capital projects, and served as a trusted advisor to boards navigating high-stakes decisions.

Darin is known for his calm, people-centered leadership style and his ability to translate strategy into execution. He brings deep expertise across governance, operations, finance, people, and culture, and enterprise change—always with a focus on building systems that work for both mission and the people doing the work.

Outside of the Debrae Group, Darin serves on a public charter school board, coaches and mentors emerging leaders, advises on statewide financial literacy efforts, and teaches an undergraduate project management. Darin holds a doctorate in Education Policy from American University, an MBA from George Mason University, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Darin also holds several advanced certifications in change management, human resources, nonprofit accounting, nonprofit management, and public policy.