Kendall Christiansen

Kendall Christiansen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental consulting and nonprofit governance. As Principal at Gaia Strategies since 2005, Kendall provides senior consulting services on environmental affairs for InSinkErator and manages relationships with various stakeholder agencies, overseeing demonstration projects in six major cities. Kendall also serves as Board Chair for New York Congregational Community Services and has been instrumental in overseeing a skilled nursing facility and the organization's transition to philanthropic initiatives for over 28 years. Other significant roles include Board Member and Treasurer/Finance Chair at CASES, a provider of alternative sentencing programs in New York City, and Vice President at Geto & de Milly from 1997 to 2005. Additionally, Kendall has held impactful positions such as Special Projects Officer at The New York Community Trust, where innovative programs were developed to support community foundations and nonprofit institutions. Kendall's educational background includes a B.S. in Social Sciences from Illinois State University and studies at the University of Chicago.