At Triangle STEM Foundation (TSF), our mission is rooted in a story that is deeply personal to us. As co-founders, our journey began with a moment we could not ignore. Growing up together, we moved through school side by side, celebrating the wins and pushing through the hard parts. But as we advanced into higher-level math and science courses in high school, we started noticing something unsettling: girls were missing from the room.

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In many of our classes, fewer than 5% of students were girls. We saw the same pattern across physics, calculus, and other advanced STEM courses. Talent was not the issue. Opportunity, encouragement, representation, and support were. We knew girls belonged in these spaces, and we believed they deserved access to the resources and confidence to pursue them.

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That realization became the foundation for TSF. We created Triangle STEM Foundation to expand access to mentorship, educational support, and opportunities that help girls explore STEM early and continue with confidence. We also recognized the barriers that too often push girls away, from social pressure and self-doubt to the absence of relatable role models and strong support systems. TSF exists to help close those gaps and make STEM pathways feel possible, welcoming, and achievable.

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We invite you to join us in building a future where girls are not the exception in STEM, but a driving force. Together, we can expand access, elevate voices, and support the next generation of women innovators and leaders.

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D.T. and V.S.
TSF Co-Founders