US Department of Commerce Appoints Dominique Duval-Diop as Deputy Chief Data Officer

(US and Canada) The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed Dominique Duval-Diop, PhD, as Deputy Chief Data Officer. The announcement was made on LinkedIn by Oliver Wise, Chief Data Officer and Acting Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Dr. Duval-Diop brings with her a wealth of experience and leadership, having previously served as the Chief Data Scientist at the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy where she championed the capacity of federal agencies to harness data and technology to drive equity in infrastructure investments and other federal funding programs.

In her new role, Dr. Duval-Diop will collaborate across the Department of Commerce to enhance the value of data in fulfilling its mission of fostering economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Her placement within the Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs underscores the critical role data plays in shaping policies and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive economic development.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Oliver Wise states, "I am absolutely thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Dominique Duval-Diop." He emphasizes Dr. Duval-Diop's extraordinary leadership qualities and her dedication to advancing equity through data-driven approaches.

“The honor is mine Oliver Wise! I'm so excited to join your amazing team and achieve great things, together!" commented Dr. Duval-Diop.