Who we are
Dr. Christine Carmichael holds a Ph.D. in Forestry with a Specialization in Gender, Justice, and Environmental Change and a Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement from Michigan State University. Dr. Carmichael has published high-impact research and consulted with numerous non-profit environmental groups and government agencies on ways to enhance multicultural partnerships, particularly in urban forestry, parks, and greenspace management. Dr. Carmichael is also a skilled facilitator with expertise in strategic planning and ensuring productive dialogue among diverse groups who have a stake in environmental programs.
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Christine Carmichael, Ph.D.
Founder and Principal Consultant
Heather Majano
Operations Manager
Heather Majano is a two-time graduate of Michigan State University’s Forestry Department. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management and a Master’s degree in the Human Dimensions of Forestry specializing in Gender, Justice and the Environment and with a certificate in Carbon and Forest Health. After a season working in Grand Teton National Park she knew that working at the point where people and nature intersect was where she should be. For the last eleven years, she has worked for a municipality, organizing and running the Environmental Stewardship Program. The focus of the program is to manage urban forests and gardens with community volunteers through the removal of invasive plants and trees and replacement with native plants and trees.
At Fair Forests, she is working in a supportive role to Christine. She works to streamline processes and will work alongside Christine to facilitate workshops and write plans and grants for clients. Heather is also a mom of two active kiddos who love to explore nature and are always up for a long walk in the sunshine and forest.
Anand Kumar
Environmental Justice Intern
Anand holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, specializing in Urban Forestry, Ecosystem Services, and Urban and Community Forestry, along with a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India. His doctoral research focused on the ecosystem services provided by green spaces in Delhi, India. Anand's career is fueled by his passion for Urban Forestry and a deep interest in trees.
He has previously collaborated with the Department of Environment, Government of National Capital of Delhi, where he conducted tree censuses, species identification, and geo-tagging of trees, along with flora inventories with local residents. He possesses extensive experience in conducting surveys, facilitating focus group discussions, performing socio-economic research, and engaging with communities.
At Fair Forests Consulting, Anand helps locate research articles and information to integrate equity and inclusion into Urban Forest Management Plans, aiming to enhance the success of tree planting initiatives in under-canopied neighborhoods. Additionally, he organizes virtual training events and develops training materials for students, government agencies, NGOs, and community members.