Christopher Nova Smith

Christopher Nova Smith has a diverse work experience spanning from 2002 to 2018. Christopher Nova has worked as a Lead Physical Science and Life Science Lab Technician at Ivy Tech Community College, where they prepared labs for students and assisted teachers in Chemistry. Christopher Nova also worked as a Creative Director at RebelutionStudios and as a Natural Resources/ Environmental Education employee at the National Park Service. Additionally, they have held positions at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City and County of Honolulu, Democratic Party of Hawai'i, UFCW, (de)Occupy Honolulu, Walmart, and MGM Resorts International, where they gained experience in various roles ranging from wildlife biology tech to customer service manager.

Christopher Nova Smith received their education from various institutions. From 2009 to 2014, they attended the University of Phoenix and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Environmental Sustainability. In 2013 to 2014, they also received a Certificate in Labor Studies from the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. In 2015, they obtained certifications in Wildfire Management from the U.S. Fire Administration and Emergency Management from FEMA Emergency Management Institute. From 2017 to 2020, they pursued an Associate of Science degree in Genetics and Liberal Arts from Ivy Tech Community College. Additionally, Christopher has obtained several certifications related to their field, including Endangered Species Act, Wilderness Act, and various equipment operation certifications.