Darren McCormack

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Position

Deputy Special Advisor

Darren B. McCormack currently serves as a Deputy Special Agent in Charge of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Field Office. In this executive-level position, Mr. McCormack provides operational oversight of all investigative and administrative functions of the HSI personnel operating within the El Dorado Task Force (EDTF). The EDTF is an HSI NY led elite, multinational law enforcement coalition dedicated to combating complex financial crimes, highvalue fraud, and the illicit financial networks of narcotics cartels and other transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). By harnessing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, and cyber forensic capabilities, the EDTF systematically disrupts illicit financial ecosystems and ensures justice for victims through asset recovery and repatriation. In addition to the operational aspects of the EDTF, Mr. McCormack oversees the HSI New York Intelligence program as well as all operational functions of the Special Response Team (SRT) and Tactics Program. Mr. McCormack has served in numerous executive leadership positions in HSI headquarters in Washington D.C. to include Deputy Assistant Director of Cyber and Operational Technology, HSI’s enterprise foundational technology division and Deputy Assistant Director of HSI’s National Security Division, both assisting in the management of a workforce of over 9,000 in 50+ countries. Mr. McCormack was the Assistant Attaché for HSI Attaché Vienna, Austria. He was the lead diplomatic and law enforcement representative for the U.S. Government on all DHS equities related to multi-lateral international cooperation, criminal investigations, and U.S. national security in over twenty European countries. Mr. McCormack has been presented with multiple DHS Director’s Awards and has received numerous foreign and domestic awards and commendations. Additionally, Mr. McCormack sits on the advisory board for Facing Fentanyl where he developed and designed initiatives that offer resources, education, and support to families affected by substance abuse and fentanyl poisoning, and Wonder Girls USA, a not-for-profit empowerment program for middle, high school, and college girls with a mission to build confidence, leadership, community, and business skills. Mr. McCormack is regularly requested for domestic/international speaking engagements and has taught numerous classes at Columbia’s School of International & Public Affairs and George Mason University.