Ninderjit Gill is a tenured faculty member at North Seattle College, where she teaches in both the AAS and BAS Early Childhood Teacher Preparation programs. Ninderjit's focus is on preparing early learning professionals to support the developmental, cultural, and social-emotional needs of young children and engage in meaningful and impactful relationships with their families. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC), leading efforts to strengthen the early childhood field through advocacy, professional development, and community engagement specifically addressing language justice and choice for early learning professionals. 

With a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice, Ninderjit’s work centers on ensuring that educators, caregivers, and families have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to foster inclusive and affirming learning environments. She is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers in early learning, advocating for policies and practices that uplift historically marginalized children and families. Her leadership empowers those who teach and care for young children to cultivate identity-affirming, anti-racist, and culturally responsive spaces where all children can thrive.