Harford Community College Announces New Vice President, Workforce & Continuing Education

Harford Community College announces the appointment of Dr. Darren Gibson to the new position of Vice President, Workforce & Continuing Education, effective November 2, 2026. Dr. Gibson has extensive experience in workforce education, community partnerships, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.  

Throughout his career, Dr. Gibson has been dedicated to expanding educational opportunities, cultivating impactful institutional partnerships, and bridging the gap between education and workforce success. 

He earned a doctorate from Liberty University in Higher Educational Leadership and Administration, and a doctorate from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership and Development. He also holds an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Higher Education Administration and three master’s degrees, including a Master of Science in Nonprofit and Community Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. He has participated in several fellowships and certification programs from a variety of institutions, including Clark Atlanta University, Harvard University, and the University of Maryland. 

Prior to joining Harford, Dr. Gibson served as Associate Vice President for Community Development, Education, and Workforce Operations at Howard Community College. In this role, he provided oversight, vision, and strategic leadership to the community development, workforce education, and workforce operations division.   

He formerly served concurrently as the Director for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Department Chair for Business and Entrepreneurship at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). Dr. Gibson has more than a decade of college-level teaching experience, having served on the faculty at several institutions including PGCC, the University of Arizona, Northern Virginia Community College, Trinity Washington University, and Georgetown University. 

Dr. Gibson has also enjoyed a successful career outside of higher education, serving as an independent consultant on organizational development, as a manager with Freddie Mac, and with additional community service through several nonprofit board appointments.