Course Instructor

Daren Howard joined the Autism Society of Minnesota as the Deputy Director in 2022. He is an autistic parent of an autistic child and a nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of relevant experience. In addition to his executive leadership at the Autism Society of Minnesota, Daren helps organizations operationalize their understanding of autism and disability justice issues. Daren earned his MBA at California State University Dominguez Hills. He lives in Apple Valley, Minnesota with his spouse, Jacks, their child, and their pets Ziggy and Ricky Bobby.