Former Secretary of Commerce, Former Governor of Rhode Island & Distinguished Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Gina M. Raimondo is the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. As Secretary, she focused on making America more competitive by driving job creation, fostering innovation, and strengthening national security. Under her leadership, the Department of Commerce made historic investments in Internet access, manufacturing, workforce training, and climate readiness through initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Raimondo has also led efforts on AI development, launching the U.S. AI Safety Institute and establishing the international network of AI Safety Institutes. She has been recognized as one of TIME's Most Influential People. Previously, she served as the 75th Governor of Rhode Island, where she focused on economic development, infrastructure, and education. Under her leadership, Rhode Island became the first state to offer tuition-free community college for all high school graduates. She is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford, and Yale Law.
