Monica Gorman
Managing Director
Experience
Monica Gorman is a managing director at Crowell Global Advisors, the global government relations, public policy, and public affairs affiliate of Crowell & Moring in the Washington, D.C. office. A former White House official bringing a wealth of experience in policy-making and international trade, Monica has a proven track record of enhancing U.S. industrial resilience and competitiveness. Utilizing her deep government and corporate experience, Gorman acts as a supply chain and geopolitical policy expert to help clients and partners adapt to the unique and changing demands facing a wide range of industries.
Prior to joining Crowell Global Advisors, Gorman served in the Biden Administration since 2021 as special assistant to the President for manufacturing & industrial policy and deputy assistant secretary of commerce for manufacturing. During her time in the administration, she chaired the White House Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force and spearheaded the creation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. Gorman previously held senior global compliance positions in the commercial sector for New Balance, American Eagle Outfitters, and Gap Inc., managing issues such as fair and forced labor policies, tariffs, counterfeit and unsafe goods, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.
Throughout her career, Gorman served on a number of boards focused on leadership collaboration and responsible governance, including the Fair Labor Association, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation, and the United States Footwear Manufacturers Association. She is a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, a bipartisan initiative led by the George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson presidential centers that produces bold and principled leaders who are committed to solving the world’s greatest challenges.
Government Experience
The White House/ National Economic Council
Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing & Industrial Policy, 2022-2025
U.S. Department of Commerce/ International Trade Aministration
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, 2021-2022
Education
University of Oxford, D.Phil., Politics
University of Oxford, M.Phil., European Politics
Dartmouth College, B.A., summa cum laude
Publications
CTV News, live interview 5 (Canada) |08.03.25
Trump trade wins leave voters, businesses wanting more | 07.31.25 | The Hill
Dark clouds emerge for Trump on economy | 08.02.25 | The Hill
Trump Trade Details Are Murky. China’s Rate Is Key | 07.29.25 | Barron’s
What the U.S.-Japan Trade Pact Means for Everyone Else | 07.23.25 | Barron’s
Tariffs Alone Won’t Fix Weakened Drug Supply Chains | 07.16.25 | Pharmaceutical Executive
As Tariff Hits Keep Coming, Experts Say Fashion’s Burden Could Be Compounded | 07.09.25 | Sourcing Journal
CTV News, live interview 4 (Canada)| 07.12.25
Tariff News Is Pouring In. The Market May Be Too Complacent. 07.07.25 | Barron’s Magazine
CTV News, live interview 3 (Canada) 05.29.25 | CTV News Canada
How Trump’s Tariffs Will Make it More Difficult for Americans to Eat Healthy 4.15.25 | Food & Wine Magazine
Navigating the New World of Trade Wars and Tariffs – JCK 4.15.25 | JCK
April 15 Monica Gorman | WPHM 4.15.25 | WPHM Radio Detriot
New Tariffs And Trump Trade Policy 02.11.25 | WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show
Donald Trump’s Tariffs, Explained 02.07.25 | The Verge
How Trump’s Tariffs Against China And Possible Tariffs On Mexico And Canada Could Affect Americans (video clip) 02.06.25 | Forbes
How Trump’s tariff threats could impact foreign policy 01.28.25 | FOX Business