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Michael Rea

Overview​

Michael Rea serves as the state office representative inside the Commerce Department, connected to the Trump administration's faith office initiative. Gary met him during the White House Faith Office Summit in May 2025. As a faith representative within Commerce, he represents a strategic government contact with potential influence over grant allocations and commerce-related initiatives, which could benefit Alpha Schools' expansion and technology development efforts.

Background & Professional Details​

  • State office representative inside the Commerce Department
  • Connected to the Trump administration's faith office initiative
  • Part of the administration's effort to embed faith representatives in cabinet agencies
  • Met at the White House Faith Summit in May 2025
  • Specific professional background and qualifications not detailed in available information

Professional Focus​

  • Faith-related initiatives within the Commerce Department
  • Likely involved in grant allocation decisions for faith-aligned commercial ventures
  • Implementing the administration's faith priorities in commerce policy
  • Ensuring faith-based organizations have equal access to commercial opportunities
  • Building connections between faith communities and the business sector
  • Supporting innovation and enterprise aligned with faith values

Connection to Gary​

  • Met during the White House Faith Office Summit in May 2025
  • Identified as a key contact for potential Commerce Department collaborations
  • Potential pathway to commerce-related grant funding
  • Strategic government contact for Alpha's technology development and commercialization
  • Could provide insights on administration priorities for faith-aligned business ventures

Personal Insights​

  • Limited personal information available from current interactions
  • Professional role suggests alignment with faith-based approaches to commerce
  • Positioned at the intersection of faith, government, and business policy
  • Likely values both innovation and faith integration in commercial enterprises

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Grant funding opportunities through Commerce Department
  • Technology commercialization support for Alpha's educational innovations
  • Guidance on federal requirements for faith-aligned business ventures
  • Introductions to other key commerce and technology policy figures
  • Policy insights on the administration's priorities for faith-based businesses
  • Potential advisor for Alpha's technology development strategy
  • Connection to broader network of faith-aligned businesses and entrepreneurs

Key Quotes​

From Gary's briefing document:

"Michael Rea is the state office representative inside of the commerce department..."

"Importantly what was impressive, inspiring [was] the fact that the fate office was embedded in each of the cabinet agencies so getting close with and embedding myself inside of the agencies [is] a really smart thing to do in my opinion."

Interactions​

  • May 2025: Met during the White House Faith Office Summit hosted by Paula White and Jennifer S. Korn.

Next Steps​

  • Follow up with direct outreach to discuss Alpha Schools' approach to educational technology
  • Explore potential grant or support opportunities through the Commerce Department
  • Request guidance on administration priorities for faith-aligned technology ventures
  • Share Alpha's unique value proposition and technology development roadmap
  • Consider involving in discussions about Alpha's technology commercialization strategy
  • Develop specific proposal aligning with Commerce Department initiatives