About Me
Meet Tirusha
Tirusha Dave is an entrepreneur, early childhood education leader, communications strategist, author, and advocate whose career spans education, business, media, and community engagement. A proud alumna of Rider University and William Paterson University, she has built her career around a commitment to creating opportunities, developing future leaders, and using entrepreneurship as a vehicle for meaningful impact. With more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, Tirusha began her career in the classroom before progressing into administration, multi-site management, and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and Owner of Ellie’s Academy, a multi-site early childhood education organization with locations in Somerville, Monroe Township, and Edison, New Jersey, serving children from infancy through age five. Under her leadership, Ellie’s Academy has expanded its footprint while maintaining a strong emphasis on program quality, educator development, and creating environments where young children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Beyond the Classroom
Tirusha’s commitment to early childhood education extends beyond the schools she operates. She has emerged as an advocate for the profession and a voice for the educators, leaders, children, and families who comprise it. She previously served as VP of Governance & Social Media and Membership for the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) and currently serves as the organization’s Social Media Consultant. Through her work with NJAEYC, she has helped strengthen the association’s digital presence, expand its audience, promote professional development and advocacy initiatives, and create new ways to engage New Jersey’s early childhood workforce.
Beyond Early Childhood Education
Beyond education, Tirusha has built a distinct career as a social media strategist, digital storyteller, and content creator. Drawing on her background in entrepreneurship and communications, she develops content and digital strategies designed to translate organizations, brands, experiences, and complex ideas into stories that audiences can understand and connect with. Her work spans education, travel, hospitality, lifestyle, food, and community-focused storytelling, while her own digital platforms have grown to an engaged audience of nearly 20,000 followers.
Event Curator
Tirusha is an event curator and experience creator known for bringing together people, places, brands, and ideas to create thoughtfully designed experiences. Her expertise ranges from intimate creator gatherings and brand activations to educational events and community-centered experiences.
