Dad, Founder of Highland Creek, Former DepSec US Dept of Commerce, Head of Puerto Rico Economic Dialogue, fmr. Biden Domestic & Econ Policy Dir., Obama Jobs Council. Cleveland/DC. Focused on people and communities.https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3mpgwgj2jhk2eCompetition over technologies now unfolds within a single, contested economic and technological battlefield. The US needs to expand the "small yard, high fence" to its financial services. I was pleased to co-author this op-ed with @repritchie.bsky.social https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/29/china-is-exploiting-us-financial-markets-congress-must-respond/29 Jun 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgwgj2jhk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3mduzexomjc2dWhen it comes to real predictive accuracy, best to stick with the professionals at NOAA. Have a safe, sunny and ICE-free Groundhog Day! https://www.noaa.gov/heritage/stories/grading-groundhogs02 Feb 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mduzexomjc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3m5trgqfn722oFor democracies to be sustained, good economic policy is not enough. Trust is rebuilt through delivery that people can see and feel. That means rapid execution, clear communication, strong cross-sector coalitions, and local actors leading the work on the ground. www.linkedin.com/posts/highla... https://www.linkedin.com/posts/highla..17 Nov 2025 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5trgqfn722ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lzkzvq43uk22The US’ security challenges are becoming only more complex, and policymakers are still figuring out how best to address them using the economic tools at their disposal. Yet one guiding principle is clear: a democratic government does not exist to enrich itself. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/national-security-sale24 Sep 2025 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzkzvq43uk22https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lljfletop22eIt’s been wonderful getting back to Georgetown for the semester, spending time with incredibly smart and curious students. I’ve certainly learned as much from the give and take and deep discussions as the students have from me. https://www.georgetown.edu/news/alumni-pass-on-hard-won-political-journalism-wisdom-to-next-generation/29 Mar 2025 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lljfletop22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lk724zrxw22mI was pleased to join Diane Macedo on ABC News Live this morning to talk about Trump tariffs and the economy. #TariffsAreTaxes https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/tariffs-bring-significantly-higher-prices-us-former-commerce-11971108112 Mar 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk724zrxw22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3ljdxgoripc26I stand with Ukraine! @oksanamarkarova.bsky.social #theusstandswithukraine01 Mar 2025 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdxgoripc26https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lg6mcql3gs2yI traveled to communities across America & witnessed how @CommerceGov helps Americans not just get by but lead lives of dignity.  Commerce has made us safer, more successful, and better prepared to handle the challenges and opportunities ahead. https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2025/01/four-years-transformation-department-commerce20 Jan 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg6mcql3gs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lg3qkn6n3c2qThank you to every team member at @CommerceGov. They have worked tirelessly over the past four years to ensure that the American Dream is within reach for every American community. https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2025/01/four-years-transformation-department-commerce19 Jan 2025 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg3qkn6n3c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lfxnmhzrrc2tAs the first Economic Growth Coordinator for Puerto Rico, I've seen how the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts have put the archipelago on a path toward economic prosperity. Here's a summary of the actions we've taken towards lasting economic security: https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2025/01/biden-harris-administration-puts-puerto-rico-path-economic-recovery-after17 Jan 2025 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxnmhzrrc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lfx43pxl7c26Once a frontier exclusive to explorers, space is now an indispensable part of our economy. I take pride in the extraordinary work the Commerce Department has done to advance American space commerce. Read my op-ed in full @SpaceNews_Inc: https://spacenews.com/space-to-grow-american-leadership-in-space-commerce/17 Jan 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfx43pxl7c26https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lfpsx2ldgc2aUnder the Biden-Harris Administration, @CommerceGov has taken concrete actions to promote the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space sector. Learn more about the department’s space commerce accomplishments https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2025/01/prioritizing-space-commerce-within-commerce-department14 Jan 2025 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfpsx2ldgc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3ldqidetjgs2bQuantum is the enabler to solve the 21st century's crucial issues. From Bell Labs to Silicon Valley, U.S. innovation thrives on government investments in infrastructure and equity-focused ecosystems. https://www.newsweek.com/americas-next-chapter-200164420 Dec 2024 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqidetjgs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lbvfdyytz222Bringing economic equity and opportunity to America’s tribal communities is not only the right thing to do, it makes good economic sense. https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2024/11/bringing-economic-equity-and-opportunity-americas-tribal-communities27 Nov 2024 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbvfdyytz222https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lbsn3gpng22vGrateful for the opportunity to join my fellow Commissioners of the Helsinki Commission to lift up the work we are all doing to support our Ukrainian friends as they continue to fight Putin’s full-scale invasion. We must stay the course against authoritarian regimes like Russia’s. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Nov 2024 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbsn3gpng22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lbmvgu2ank24I was pleased to join Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr and Prof. Chris Brummer for a discussion of the potential of AI for a more inclusive economy, opportunities for innovation, as well as safety, security and privacy concerns without sound policy and guardrails aisymposium.finreglab.org?utm_source=F...23 Nov 2024 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbmvgu2ank24https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lbmud5nzt224Big week for the CHIPS program as we continue to build in America’s future, creating well-paying jobs across the country. Global Foundries is one of only four companies making these current and mature chips outside of China and the only one with its HQ in the US. https://www.news10.com/news/1-5-billion-awarded-to-globalfoundries-expansion/23 Nov 2024 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbmud5nzt224https://bsky.app/profile/dongravesjr.bsky.social/post/3lbai4cuchc2kI am proud of the progress the Department of Commerce has made in implementing and delivering on the promises of POTUS and VPOTUS through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Law, including placing equity at the center of our work to ensure all Americans benefit from these investments.18 Nov 2024 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:q6s7oxhfexprmmx5n6m2hm2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbai4cuchc2k