With Gratitude and a New Chapter Ahead

Dear friends and colleagues,

After nine unforgettable years, I’ve made the deeply personal decision to step down as President and CEO of TechPoint Youth.

This organization has been my heart. It’s been a place where dreams became programs, ideas became movements, and young people found belonging, purpose, and possibility. And none of that would’ve been possible without the people who walked alongside me.

To the teachers, you are the heartbeat of this work. Your commitment to your students, your belief in STEM as a tool for equity, and your quiet daily leadership inspired me constantly. You made this mission real, and in doing so, you made me better.

To the students, thank you for reminding me every day what’s possible. Your brilliance, resilience, and joy shattered limits and redefined success. You’ve helped me see a world that isn’t just better, it’s bolder, freer, and more just.

To our board members and partners, thank you for believing in me, for standing with us, and for consistently showing up to ensure that students have the opportunity to thrive.

And to the team, both past and present, it has been the joy of my life to work alongside each of you. You turned hope into action and impact into reality. We’ve built something extraordinary together that will outlive all of us.

Given the current climate, when opportunity gaps are widening and access to inclusive education is under threat, this work is more important than ever. That’s why I’m not stepping away from the mission. I’m stepping forward.

I’m proud to share that I’ll be joining TechForce Foundation as Vice President of Development, helping lead a national effort to support students in finding purpose-filled careers in technical fields. This new role allows me to work without geographic boundaries to scale opportunity, equity, and impact across the country.

While I may be leaving TechPoint Youth, the work continues, and so does my commitment to every student who deserves the chance to become exactly who they’re meant to be.

If we’ve worked together, crossed paths, or shared a moment of inspiration, I’d love to stay connected. You can find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgegiltner

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

George Giltner