Tiya Trent (T-ya)

Biographical information

Tiya Ashantia Trent (she/her), Program Manager is a community activist, organizer, mentor, and mother to two young men. She received her BA in Theater and Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder where her passion for acting grew even bigger when she joined the Interactive Theater Project and began to act for social justice. Tiya also received a degree in Women and Gender Studies. After receiving her bachelor’s degree Tiya went on to pursue a Masters’s Degree in Education and has been working with young folks in various communities and capacities ever since.

In addition to working with young folks in the community, Tiya has served on the organizing committee for the March for Black Women since its inception, three years ago. Tiya is also the HBIC (Head Baker in Charge) and Owner of Patty Bakes. Tiya is blessed to be able to combine her love of speaking, acting, community engagement, and working with young folks in her new role at Project VOYCE and in her business.

In Tiya’s spare time you can find her performing African Dance, modeling in fashion shows, acting in theater productions, and even mountain bike riding with a group of African American women. One of Tiya’s love languages is acts of service, so if you see her with treats, eat!