Kathie Hess Crouse

Kathie Hess Crouse is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, she earned degrees in microbiology and molecular biology from West Virginia State University. Before her political career, she worked as a restaurant manager, an analytical technician for Dow Chemical Company, and a microbiologist for the West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services. Crouse has been active in educational advocacy as president of the West Virginia Home Educators Association and served as a commissioner of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission. She was initially appointed to the House of Delegates in 2021 and was subsequently elected to represent the 19th District in 2022.