Darian Nagel

Darian was born and raised in a small town in Southern Minnesota. Her roots have remained a few miles north of her hometown, where she now has a private practice in mental health therapy. She is married and her and husband have two children, Pierce and Ellis. Ellis is a heart warrior and was diagnosed (in utero) with a right aortic arch vascular ring.  Ellis underwent her first surgery at 5 months of age and her second surgery at 16 months old. Ellis’ second surgery did not go “as planned” and she underwent many complications, however is healthy and happy now. Due to the heart journey of her daughter, Darian became part of the Lasting Imprint Board in January of 2024. Darian, along with Jeff, Pierce and Ellis enjoy spending time outdoors in the camper, up north at the cabin, at the motocross track in the summer and hockey rink in the winter.