Scot Davies

Washington, DC

Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department of Commerce

Creating the tools and processes to execute the Commerce Department’s Internet for All efforts to connect Americans and close the digital divide.

Scot Davies currently serves as the Executive Secretariat for the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. In this role, Scot leads the effort to address the digital divide that affects approximately 40 million Americans who lack access to reliable high-speed internet, severely widening educational disparities and health outcomes. Since 2015, Scot has worked on telecommunications and technology policy initiatives through roles in the Department of Commerce’s Office of the Secretary, the White House, and the Intelligence Community. Through the Internet for All Initiative, Scot and his team are responsible for managing nearly $50 billion in federal funds aimed at deploying infrastructure, providing skills training, and ensuring access to essential technologies with a particular focus on rural, tribal, and communities of color. Scot aims to leverage the Scholars program to enhance his community engagement skills, using insights gained from the program to better connect with stakeholders and refine his approach to closing the digital divide.