Team Wilderness Welcomes Cheyne Scott to Board of Trustees
Published: March 6, 2025 - View the original story on tapinto.net
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Team Wilderness, a Jersey City-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging the nature gap for youth from marginalized communities, is proud to announce that Cheyne Scott has joined its Board of Trustees.
"Cheyne’s passion for the outdoors, her dedication to wellness, and her commitment to uplifting others make her an outstanding addition to our Board of Trustees," said Steve Cunningham, Executive Director of Team Wilderness. "Her leadership in the legal field, combined with her advocacy for mental health and love of hiking, perfectly aligns with our mission of empowering youth through transformative outdoor experiences. We are thrilled to have her join our team and help guide us as we continue to expand our reach and impact.”
Cheyne R. Scott is a lawyer, wellness advocate, and outdoor enthusiast. A Partner at Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, she serves on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Executive Board of the Hudson County Bar Association. She is also a Certified Life Coach who helps professionals navigate high-pressure careers without burnout.
An avid hiker, Cheyne spends her free time exploring trails across New Jersey and New York, believing in the power of nature to restore balance, resilience, and clarity. As a Board Member of Team Wilderness, she is passionate about expanding outdoor access for urban youth, providing them with transformative experiences that foster confidence, leadership, and a connection to the natural world.
About Team Wilderness
Team Wilderness provides youth from urban areas with transformative outdoor experiences that cultivate a deep connection with nature while promoting personal and academic growth and overall well-being. Outdoor excursions are integrated into each of the organization's programs. Programs offer vital support services like counseling and academic coaching as well as programs that provide lessons in professional photography and affordable summer camps.
The organization helps to promote confidence in youth, consideration for their peers, passion for the world they live in, and resilience both as an individual and a group. Facing physical and social challenges, they learn to adapt and develop real-life problem-solving skills while at the same time overcoming fears and obstacles.
Team Wilderness programs are affordable for all income levels; since they cater to the youth from the community, they help positively impact the community itself.
The organization allows youth to experience hiking, backpacking, and numerous outdoor activities during single-day and overnight trips. These trips require the commitment and collaboration of the entire team. The students understand that and embrace it. The Team’s adult leaders and trip experiences will cultivate reflection to unearth newfound self-confidence, undiscovered interests, and unexplored opportunities.