George Giltner
President and CEO
George@TechPointYouth.org
George Giltner is the President and CEO of TechPoint Foundation for Youth, where he combines his passion for technology and education to help ensure all students have access to impactful STEM experiences. Under his leadership, the Foundation has grown significantly, supporting schools across Indiana in starting robotics teams and providing educators with the resources they need to inspire the next generation of innovators. For George, the most rewarding part of his role is meeting dedicated educators, championing their efforts, and seeing the joy and confidence students gain through hands-on STEM learning as they discover their own potential.
A proud graduate of Purdue University, George’s lifelong curiosity and love for tinkering started early—taking things apart to see how they worked as a child and joining his high school robotics team, which inspired him to pursue a career that merges technology and teaching. Today, he brings that same enthusiasm to his work, emphasizing that STEM education is not just about mastering computer science and engineering but also about developing critical non-cognitive skills like problem-solving, overcoming failure, and working effectively in teams. These skills, George believes, are essential and applicable to any path a student chooses to pursue.
George is known for his sense of humor, often using it to make people laugh and keep meetings light and engaging. His infectious energy, which once landed him on The Price Is Right, is a testament to the excitement and passion he brings to the workplace and the mission of creating opportunities for students and educators.
Outside of work, George loves spending time with his wife, their dog Joey, and their baby daughter. He’s an avid hiker, mountain biker, a die-hard fan of The Office and music enthusiast who always has a playlist ready for any occasion.
Whether he’s in the office (no pun intended) or on the trail, George is driven by the joy of seeing others succeed—and he’s proud to play a part in lighting the “LED in their heads” as students and educators discover the power of STEM.
“To say that I’m thrilled and honored for this new responsibility is an understatement. I’m so energized to move our mission forward by impacting more students, building and strengthening partnerships with those who invest in our cause and changing the world for the better through our important work.
I have been privileged to experience first-hand the impact STEM education can have as a student and educator and these experiences will help fuel my passion to work towards a movement that STEM education opportunities should be available to all students.
I’m proud of our team, board of directors, and partners that support our mission to help to make STEM education accessible to all students!”