Introducing Tia Lee Fowlkes, a 2020 Computer Science Engineering graduate from Michigan State University. Tia is a trailblazer at Google, as a Program Manager, overseeing software releases and testing for Nest hardware devices. Outside the tech realm, she enjoys traveling and is a skilled fashion designer, channeling her creativity into her streetwear line, HVNLEE.

Passionate about diversity in tech, she devotes her free time to building pathways for underrepresented individuals to pivot into the industry. Notably, Tia has spoken at various prestigious events, including Black Tech Weekend, Harvard University, the Big Tech Energy Podcast, and a UX Panel, among others.