Ethan Smith
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
About Ethan:
Ethan is a sophomore at Cornell University studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Born and raised in Michigan to a family of blue-collar and union laborers, he grew up in the Detroit suburbs, and he witnessed disparities in housing, labor, and social equality. These experiences inspired him to pursue a career advancing policy change through political campaigns and legislative work. Ethan has served on the executive boards of political organizations at both the state and national levels and has worked on campaigns ranging from state legislative races to the 2024 presidential election. He later interned in the Michigan House of Representatives, supporting policy initiatives and community engagement.
At the Christopherson Center:
Ethan contributes to CR0WD policy initiatives and special projects, leveraging his passion for sustainability and equity to advance net-zero circular housing policy across New York State. He plans to attend law school to pursue a career in public interest law and government.
