Cooper Conway is a State Policy Director at EdChoice. Previously, Cooper was a Senior Policy Analyst in the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin, a Policy Advisor for 50CAN, and a contributor at Young Voices. His writings have appeared in local, state, and national publications, including National Review, the Washington Examiner, and the Detroit News.
A native of Vancouver, Washington, Cooper earned an M.P.P. from Pepperdine University, where he specialized in economics and state and local policy (2024). He also earned a B.S. in political science from Boise State University (2022). Cooper resides in the Pacific Northwest, where he enjoys hiking the Columbia Gorge.
Favorite Quote
The youth of our nation are the clearest mirror of our performance.
– Robert F. Kennedy
Favorite Teacher/Class
AP English with Mr. Conway (My Dad)
High School Mascot
The Knights!
Favorite Pastime
Reading a good book. Watching sports with my family. Working out with my friends.
Inspiration for Joining the Educational Choice Movement
In 2019, I worked closely with students who could not access the best educational options because of where they lived. It opened my eyes to how blessed I was to attend a school that worked well for me and my family. Now, I want to make sure every child, including the ones I worked with, has that same opportunity.