Nathaniel "Nat" Trives

Nat Trives has been a Political Science professor with Emeritus at SMC for more than 2 decades. He holds an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Santa Monica College, a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from California State University, Los Angeles and a Master's of Public Administration from University of California at Los Angeles.

Nat better known as "Mr. Santa Monica" upholds an array of public service positions within the city of Santa Monica and surrounding areas. For more information, please visit his website at http://mrsantamonica.com. 

"I believe the most rewarding service is volunteerism and to that end, I have dedicated my working years to improving the quality of life for those less fortunate than me and my family. Having retired from my professional career in public service on July 1, 1997, I continue my volunteer service in many capacities." -Nat