Mital Gajjar

Mital Gajjar is an Early Childhood Educator deeply passionate about advocating for women’s rights, children’s access to high-quality education, disability inclusion, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

A proud first-generation American, Mital comes from a family that immigrated to the United States to build new opportunities. Her educational journey spans over 15 years, during which she has worked with learners of all ages—from young children to college students. She believes that education is a lifelong gift and a powerful tool for empowerment. Beyond the classroom, she also tutors and mentors students and is continually inspired by the potential within every child.

Mital earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a double minor in Biological Sciences and South Asian Studies from Rutgers University. She later pursued graduate studies in Occupational Therapy at Springfield College, where she spent two years developing a strong foundation in child development and inclusion.

Diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at the age of five, Mital has always been an advocate for disability inclusion. As an undergraduate, she founded the Rutgers Empowering Disabilities (RED) organization, and throughout her career, she has worked closely with individuals with disabilities. She also started an online support group for occupational therapists with disabilities, drawing on her personal experience as the first disabled child of an immigrant family from a minority background. Her advocacy is rooted in raising awareness about the stigma surrounding disability and mental health and championing social justice for future generations.

Currently, Mital is pursuing her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction at Salisbury University, reflecting her belief in continuous learning and growth as an educator.

Outside of work and academics, Mital enjoys traveling, creating art, reading motivational books, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring wellness and youth development initiatives in her community. She takes pride in staying current with trends in early childhood education and maintaining her professional certifications.

Originally from New Jersey, Mital now calls Maryland home.