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That’s because every vote in every district matters in ensuring a lasting democratic majority. https://www.winvirginia.org/donors daily 0.75 2023-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612468546672-TTXP8D4XAJEOP00XF27G/image-asset.jpeg Donors - Strategic Investments A government that represents its people is the best return on investment a citizen can get. We’re committed to bringing our years of business and tech expertise to the political realm, helping Virginians realize their dream: a representative democracy. We’re changing how political contributions work. Every dollar spent and every campaign funded must be accounted for. 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Dwoskin is President and CEO of A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. Since founding the company in 1967, the operations have primarily been the development, ownership and management of neighborhood serving retail centers and residential rental properties in Northern Virginia. He currently serves on the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates. He also serves on the following Boards: INET (Institute for New Economic Thinking), Children’s Medical Safety Research Institute and Endowment Fund, The Tryall Club-Jamaica, and the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). In past years he has also served as: Chairman and Director of Catalist (a national voter database and data analytical organization), George Mason University Foundation (1998 – 2007), Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (from 1994 – 2002), Metropolitan Washington YMCA, Member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Treasury Board, Governor’s Commission on Transportation in the 21st Century, Director for Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology, and the Woodlawn Foundation (a National Trust for Historic Preservation). https://www.winvirginia.org/magaly-hirst daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612458696925-WAA0CRIPMQAHUXH8ZOFR/Magaly_Hirst_3-490x500.jpg Magaly Hirst - Magaly Hirst Magaly Hirst joined WinVirginia in 2017 to vigorously pursue a balanced representation in the Virginia legislature. She believes representation that mirrors society’s values and aspirations lead to moderate policies most likely to bring prosperity and equality to all Virginians. Mrs. Hirst’s 30-year career with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) took her to every country in the Americas as well as European cities where PAHO/WHO pursues its mission of a healthier future for all people. This enriching experience strengthened her commitment to efforts that create opportunities for everyone, irrespective of economic or social status. Mrs. Hirst is also passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of her own community, the City of Alexandria. Through the Mason Hirst Foundation, Mrs. Hirst supports projects that address mental health, early childhood education, homelessness, rehabilitation, child abuse and juvenile delinquency, family health, and other social ills that hold people back from achieving their potential. https://www.winvirginia.org/tom-hirst daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612458800821-95Q2UFEHJUTIGY8IDPVR/Tom_Hirst_3-490x500.jpg Tom Hirst - Tom Hirst Tom Hirst grew up in Northern Virginia campaigning with his parents for equal representation, civil rights, public education, transportation, and other Progressive causes. His father, Omer L. Hirst, served in the General Assembly for 22 years. Mr. Hirst earned degrees from Princeton and Harvard while working summers in the family real estate business. He started the Mason Hirst Company in 1972 to develop office buildings and business parks. In 2007, he established the Mason Hirst Foundation which he, his wife Magaly, and his children continue to run. Mr. Hirst strongly believes this is a dangerous time for America’s democracy and is deeply concerned about the aggressive use of One-Party rule and the integrity of America’s democratic foundations. Through political activism, Mr. Hirst hopes to help elect candidates committed to moderation, civility, and fact-based policy and restore balance on Federal and State levels. https://www.winvirginia.org/ed-rice daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612458911005-RG2DCYYRXYGHGGMANJ10/Ed_Rice_1.jpg Ed Rice - Edward Rice Edward Rice is an investor, computer science expert, and a devoted Democrat. He grew up in a liberal household in Westchester, New York. In his early years, he and his friends distributed campaign materials for Lyndon Johnson. In 1972 he moved to Virginia, married Nancy in 1990, and remains just as politically active. Mr. Rice attended graduate school at American University in DC, where he obtained an MSc in Computer Science. Along the way, Mr. Rice worked for the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, Honeywell Information Systems, CACI, ISC, and as an independent consultant. Currently, Mr. Rice works as a commercial real estate investor. He was also appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to a four-year term on the Board of Visitors of James Madison University. He is a board member of The Huntervalley Homeowner’s Association, the GMU Conflict Analysis and Research Advisory Board, and President of the Bentana Woods West Homeowner’s Association. He is also a member of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. https://www.winvirginia.org/nancy-rice daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612458963413-M28CR2GNCIE4O85QN778/Nancy-Rice-4-490x500.png Nancy Rice - Nancy Rice Nancy Rice was born in Northern California and has been a proud progressive all her life—from strikes and demonstrations against the Vietnam War in the 1960’s to The Women’s March in 2017 at the side of her daughter. In 1980, Mrs. Rice moved to Virginia and married Mr. Edward Rice in 1990. Together, they have raised both a daughter and son in Virginia and are proud to call the Commonwealth home. Mrs. Rice currently sits on the Fairfax County Civil Service Commission. Previously, Mrs. Rice was an officer in her local Women’s Club for many years and served on the Board of Directors for the elementary school that her children attended. She also held offices in both the Local Democrat Party and Civic Associations. https://www.winvirginia.org/fred-schaufeld daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612458995820-X3WNV5YLYJKVOR1THA44/Fred_Schaufeld_1.jpg Fred Schaufeld - Fredrick Schaufeld Fred Schaufeld is co-Founder and Managing Director of SWaN & Legend Venture Partners. Mr. Schaufeld is also a Partner in Monumental Sports and Entertainment, a holding company that owns the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, Valor, Baltimore Brigade, and Verizon Center, and is a Partner in the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, Team Liquid, and the Professional Fighters League. Prior to SWaN, Mr. Schaufeld founded and led NEW Corp. (“NEW”), acquired by Asurion in 2008 (now NEWAsurion Corp.). NEWAsurion is the world’s largest consumer product protection company, employing over 17,000 people worldwide. During his tenure, NEW was recognized by Inc. Magazine in its “Inc. 500” list of the fastest-growing private companies. He is the patent holder of the Rigid Insurance Form. Mr. Schaufeld currently sits on the boards of CustomInk, DuraTap, KIND Healthy Snacks, Quad Learning, José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup, Noodle Companies, Quad Learning, and Sugar 23, and is an advisor to the boards of Cava Group, Framebridge, and UrbanStems. Mr. Schaufeld is a recipient of Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” award. He is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, and of the Young Presidents’ Organization. Mr. Schaufeld has been quoted extensively in numerous publications and has appeared on CNN and NPR. Mr. Schaufeld is a graduate of Lehigh University. He and his wife, Karen, live in Virginia and are active in organizations dedicated to early childhood development, literacy, health, environment, peace, and the arts. He sits on the boards of Fight for Children and the Wolf Trap Foundation and chairs the board of the Inova Foundation. He is a member of Venture Philanthropy Partners and is an active supporter of the Schaufeld Family Heart Center of the Inova Loudoun Hospital, the Fredrick D. and Karen G. Schaufeld Lower School of Loudoun Country Day School, Leesburg, VA, and the United Way Fredrick D. Schaufeld Scholarship program, Westbury, NY. https://www.winvirginia.org/karen-schaufeld daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/1612459077599-UBLQ7TOBASXGTBPESJNH/Karen-Schaufeld-4-490x500.png Karen Schaufeld - Karen Schaufeld Karen G. Schaufeld is a philanthropist, author, entrepreneur, and lawyer. As CEO of SWaN Hill Top, she is working to develop a reimagined Hill Top House Hotel in historic Harpers Ferry, WV. She is the founder and President of 100WomenStrong, a granting organization that strategically invests in nonprofits and programs that enrich the lives of Loudoun County, Virginia, residents. Karen also co-founded All Ages Read Together (AART), a school readiness program for low-income preschool-aged children. In addition, she helped found NEW Customer Services Companies, Inc., the nation’s largest administrator of consumer product warranties, now part of NEW Asurion, Inc., where she served as General Counsel. She is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Altor Locks which has created innovative bike locks. She is an advocate for the growth of renewable energy in Virginia and a more secure and stable grid through distributed energy. To spread awareness about Virginia energy policy she founded PoweredbyFacts.com and is actively involved in the passage of renewable energy bills. She most recently collaborated to form VaOurWay to educate voters to spur their action and attention during the Virginia legislative session. She currently serves on the boards of All Ages Read Together and Middleburg Film Festival. Previously, she served as Trustee for Lehigh University and was a board member of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Venture Philanthropy Partners, Journey Through Hallowed Ground, and OneVoice Movement. She published her first children’s book, The Lollipop Tree, in 2014 and her second children’s book, Larry and Bob, in 2016. Her third book, How to Eat a Peach, was released in April 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Government from Lehigh University and a J.D. from George Washington University. https://www.winvirginia.org/shashi-gupta daily 0.75 2023-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/34df7a16-44cf-4177-a509-7d3a2e8ab877/Shashi+Gupta+300dpi.jpg Shashi Gupta - Shashi Gupta Shashi Gupta is a businessman, political activist and philanthropist. He was the co-founder and CEO of Apex CoVantage, a global IT services company started in 1988 and sold in 2021. Apex was founded on the belief that business should be a force for good, not greed; and on a set of core values – integrity, human dignity, and excellence – which were woven into the fabric of the company from its inception. A lifelong democrat, Dr. Gupta became focused on electing Democrats in Virginia and across the country from 2016. He is a co-founder of WinVirginia which was instrumental in flipping 15 seats in the Virginia state house in 2017 using innovative election strategies and technology. In 2020, alarmed by the rising autocracy and racism, he pivoted to supporting organizations that are working to protect American democracy. Dr. Gupta is also the Chairman of the Gupta Family Foundation which supports over 40 organizations worldwide that are dedicated to helping disadvantaged individuals to become self-reliant. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. https://www.winvirginia.org/margaret-gupta daily 0.75 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601abd5ba6b2df46b0a683e4/414a61b2-38e1-42ee-b1dc-b0c87f03b851/Margaret+Photo.png Margaret Gupta - Margaret Gupta Margaret Gupta is an entrepreneur, social activist, and philanthropist. She was the co-founder and COO of Apex CoVantage, a global IT services company, with over 6,000 employees worldwide at its peak; the company started in 1988 and was sold in 2021. Driven by her passion to ensure a strong, progressive democracy, Ms. Gupta co-founded WinVirginia, a political PAC that helped drive historic change in the state legislature in 2017, and WinDEM, a Federal PAC dedicated to extending the successful WinVirginia model to other states. She also serves as President of the Gupta Family Foundation that supports organizations around the globe dedicated to helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant. In addition, she serves on the Boards of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Center for American Progress, and Global Camps Africa. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and an MA in Political Science from the University of Michigan.