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, Ph.D.
Urban and Community Forestry Consultant
Dr. Anand Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Urban Forestry, Ecosystem Services, and Carbon Storage and Sequestration and Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, India. He has led significant projects with organizations like the U.S. Forest Service International Programs and Trade and Give Me Trees Trust in India. He is an expert in utilizing i-Tree tools, as well as GIS and carbon sequestration methodologies for urban green spaces.
Anand’s work includes extensive ecological and socio-economic assessments, afforestation program design, and the development of biodiversity strategies for both urban and peri-urban landscapes. His research is published in international journals, reflecting his commitment to high standards in science and public engagement. In addition to mentoring young professionals, Anand collaborates with communities and institutions to integrate ecological planning and best practices, earning recognition through invitations to expert sessions and doctoral fellowships for his research. He recently won the 2025 i-Tree Innovation Award from the Urban and Community Forestry Society.