Democrats Finding the Plot on Education...How Did We Get Here? | ASU+GSV Summit 2026

Gina Raimondo (Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce) and Jorge Elorza (CEO, Democrats for Education Reform) come together at the ASU+GSV Summit in “Democrats Finding the Plot on Education...How Did We Get Here?” to examine the evolution of education policy, economic competitiveness, and innovation.

Gina M. Raimondo served as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, where she focused on driving job creation, fostering innovation, and strengthening national security through major investments in manufacturing, broadband access, workforce training, and AI. Jorge Elorza, CEO of Democrats for Education Reform and former mayor of Providence, led significant efforts to improve public education systems, expand access to high-quality schools, and advance equity through policy and investment.