Darren T. Elliott is an SBDC advisor based at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA. An advisor since 2016, Elliott’s expertise in sales and marketing, web design, branding and social media marketing stems from his entrepreneurial experience founding a digital and print marketing and brand strategy agency, where he currently serves as Creative Director.

Elliott received his B.A. in Communications from Sonoma State University. He is a member of the Sonoma County division of Toastmasters as well as the Graphic Artists Guild of Los Angeles. As a member of the Rotary Club, he was a three-time honoree as Rotarian of the Month for his contributions as the Club’s marketing director.

In addition to his professional affiliations, Elliott teaches web design at Windsor High School and volunteers with Bay Area and Los Angeles inner city at-risk children, teaching life skills while coaching baseball. He also volunteers with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Los Angeles Art Deco Society. Elliott is a private pilot, avid motorcycle rider, singer-songwriter and musician.