Tia Troutman is the ISAAC Program Director at Students 2 Science’s East Hanover Technology Center. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Spelman College and an M.S. in Polymer Chemistry from Georgia Tech. With over 20 years of experience as a chemist and R&D scientist, Tia brings deep industry knowledge and passion to her work. As a STEM advocate and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tia is dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for students—especially those from underserved communities. She leads S2S’s immersive ISAAC in-lab program, where thousands of students engage annually in real-world, hands-on STEM learning and meet professionals across diverse fields. Through her work, Tia is shaping the next generation of STEM scholars by making science accessible, exciting, and empowering.