Christopher Hodge
Senior Director of Government Affairs
League of Southeastern Credit Unions
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League of Southeastern Credit Unions
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Northwest
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Connect Class 13
Biography
Christopher is currently the assistant director of governmental affairs for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). In his role, he develops and implements strategies designed to build government and industry partnerships to stimulate funding opportunities, foster innovation, and further the UF/IFAS mission.
He has previously worked in the Florida House of Representatives as legislative assistant to Representative James Buchanan. In his time in the Florida House, Christopher worked on statewide environmental, agricultural, and flooding policies and appropriations.
Christopher earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in medical anthropology from UCF. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. As a student, he was active on campus and in state politics, serving in several leadership positions of student organizations and interning in the Florida State Capitol. He also served as a biological student advisor for a startup focused on vaccine development using artificial intelligence.
Christopher lives in Tallahassee and enjoys spending his time traveling, hiking, mountain biking, painting, and reading.
He has previously worked in the Florida House of Representatives as legislative assistant to Representative James Buchanan. In his time in the Florida House, Christopher worked on statewide environmental, agricultural, and flooding policies and appropriations.
Christopher earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in medical anthropology from UCF. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. As a student, he was active on campus and in state politics, serving in several leadership positions of student organizations and interning in the Florida State Capitol. He also served as a biological student advisor for a startup focused on vaccine development using artificial intelligence.
Christopher lives in Tallahassee and enjoys spending his time traveling, hiking, mountain biking, painting, and reading.