Kristen Wells-Collins is an award-winning chemist, educator, and visionary founder of Black to the Lab, a nationally recognized STEM education brand that blends beauty, culture, and science to ignite curiosity and confidence in the next generation of girls.

Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, Kristen holds a B.S. in Chemistry (Biomedical concentration) and a Master’s in Community Development from Prairie View A&M University. Through her work, she has transformed everyday beauty products into powerful learning tools—reaching more than 3,000 girls nationwide through activity kits, workshops, and curriculum that make STEM accessible and exciting.

A TEDx speaker and STEM advocate, Kristen’s work has been featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show, in Ebony, Blavity, and D Magazine, and recognized by Amazon in its Holiday Gift Guide. She has also secured over six figures in funding and investment through pitch competitions and accelerator programs.

As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kristen has served as Southwest Regional Representative, sat on the National Board of Directors, and currently serves on the National Social Action Commission. Her journey embodies the intersection of chemistry and community, proving that when girls see themselves in science, they can change the face of beauty—and the future of STEM.