Christina Justice
Secretary of Natural Resources at Cherokee Nation
- Role
- Secretary of Natural Resources at Cherokee Nation
- Location
- Tahlequah, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christina Justice
Seasoned executive with over 20 years of service to the Cherokee Nation, currently serving as Secretary of Natural Resources. Oversees a governmental division comprised of 9 departments dedicated to preserving, improving, and promoting natural resources. Administers the Nation’s environmental programs, conservation and sustainability initiatives, and advises the Principal Chief and Tribal Council on public policy matters. Recognized for expertise in program development, strategic planning, and intergovernmental collaboration. Serves on the Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, and is a co-author of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bison Shared Stewardship Strategy under Secretary Deb Haaland’s leadership.
Experience
Secretary of Natural Resources
Sep 2023 — Present · US
Cabinet level position under Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Leads the governmental division of Natural Resources, comprised of 9 departments: Administration; Grants & Compliance; Wildlife Conservation; Land Management & Agriculture; Waste Management; Environmental Programs; Wildfire Management; Tribal Historic Preservation; and Ethnobiology- Administer an annual budget exceeding $40M and a team of 100+ employees delivering environmental, conservation, sustainability, and agricultural programs- Advise the Principal Chief and Tribal Council on public policy matters related to sovereignty, natural resource protection, and environmental stewardship.
Education
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice/Environmental Management
1997 — 2000
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Engineering
1995 — 1997
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