Tenisha Malcolm-Wint's career has been marked by impactful leadership roles and an unwavering passion for community advancement. She previously served as the Director of the Urban Mayors Policy Center at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University. In this role, she played a pivotal part in assisting 33 member mayors of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association in navigating the complex challenges that urban municipalities face.
Before her tenure at the Watson Institute, Malcolm-Wint made significant contributions to a range of national and community-based nonprofits. She spearheaded large-scale, innovative programs, led successful fundraising campaigns, and drove strategic development initiatives, all while fostering positive social change. Her dedication to social causes extends beyond her professional roles, demonstrated by her active involvement as a board member for organizations such as New Jersey Future, Urban Agriculture Cooperative, Boys & Girls Club of Union County, National Association of Double Dutch Organizations, and New Jersey School of Conservation.
Currently, Malcolm-Wint serves as the Director of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Girls Leadership Center in Newark. She also leads TNM Consulting, LLC, and is the Founder & Chief Outdoor Experience Officer of Outdoors On Purpose (OOP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling systemic racism within New Jersey's natural and built environments. OOP focuses on empowering Black and Brown communities by fostering connections with the outdoors, advocating for equitable access to green spaces, addressing issues such as food deserts and urban agriculture, and providing pathways for young Black and Brown individuals to explore and pursue careers in the green sector.
Tenisha’s commitment to fostering community growth and driving innovation remains at the forefront of her professional endeavors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bloomfield College and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Nonprofit Leadership at Kean University. Additionally, she has earned a Professional Certificate in Creative Placemaking from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
