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Senator Shelley Moore Capito

Role: U.S. Senator from West Virginia (Republican) Met Date: Not met (mentioned through Hien Nguyen, 2025-06-23) Last Interaction: N/A

Contact Information​

  • Official Senate Office: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
  • State Offices: Charleston, Martinsburg, Morgantown, WV
  • Website: capito.senate.gov

Professional Background​

  • Current Role: U.S. Senator from West Virginia (2015-present)
  • Previous Experience: U.S. House of Representatives (2001-2015), West Virginia House of Delegates (1997-2001)
  • Party: Republican
  • Committee Assignments: Environment and Public Works, Appropriations, Rules and Administration

Connection to Gary's Network​

  • Through Hien Nguyen: Mentioned as being involved in complex financial transactions related to West Virginia tech platform funding
  • Financial Involvement: Reportedly owed money from deals involving hundreds of millions in federal funding
  • State Development: Connected to West Virginia technology platform initiatives

Potential Relevance to Alpha Schools/Gary's Work​

  • Education Policy: Senate involvement in education funding and policy
  • Technology Infrastructure: West Virginia tech platform development experience
  • Rural Education: Experience with education challenges in rural/underserved areas
  • Federal Funding: Knowledge of federal education and technology funding mechanisms

Recent Context​

  • 2025-06-23: Mentioned by Hien as being involved in complex financial transactions with federal implications, specifically related to West Virginia tech platform funding and project development.

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Alpha Schools Expansion: Potential support for educational innovation in West Virginia
  • Rural Education Models: Insight into challenges and opportunities in rural educational settings
  • Federal Education Policy: Senate perspective on education funding and policy development
  • Technology Integration: Experience with state-level technology platform implementation

Notes​

Senator Capito represents a potential high-level government connection through Hien's network, particularly relevant for understanding federal education funding mechanisms and rural education challenges. Her involvement in complex financial transactions suggests she has experience with large-scale federal funding and project development. As a Republican senator with extensive experience in both state and federal levels, she could provide valuable insights for educational policy and rural expansion strategies.

While Gary has not met Senator Capito directly, her connection through Hien's sophisticated financial network suggests she operates at the intersection of federal policy and large-scale project implementation, which could be valuable for Alpha Schools' expansion strategy, particularly in underserved rural areas.