Kristi Noem

Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, born November 30, 1971, in Watertown, South Dakota, is an American politician who brings extensive public sector experience to NovaRed Mining's advisory board. In June 2026, the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and current Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas joined the Canadian company in a strategic advisory role to support its mission of acquiring and advancing critical mineral exploration opportunities through artificial intelligence-enhanced technology.

Noem earned her Bachelor's degree in political science from South Dakota State University in 2011 while serving in Congress. She attended Northern State University from 1990 to 1994 but left early after her father was killed in a grain bin accident, at which point she took over the family farm with her family. While managing the growing business and raising her family, she continued to pursue her degree.

Career history

• U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2025–2026)
• Governor of South Dakota (2019–2025), where she was the first woman to hold the post and was re-elected in 2022
• Member of U.S. House of Representatives, representing South Dakota (2011–2019)
• South Dakota House of Representatives (2007–2010), where she served as assistant majority leader during her second term

What Kristi Noem could bring to her advisory role at NovaRed Mining: Noem's experience spans critical national security, regulatory affairs, and strategic planning—directly relevant to the mining sector's policy landscape. NovaRed cited her extensive experience across energy, agriculture, and national security sectors. Her background in border security and critical infrastructure could strengthen NovaRed's positioning within North American supply chains and government relations, particularly as the company pursues critical mineral exploration through AI-enhanced technology.