Nikki Dave

Nikki serves as Interim Communications Specialist for AMI/USA. She brings over a decade of experience as a Lead Primary Guide in private Montessori schools, along with a professional background in graphic design, branding, and campaign development through her work in both banking and advertising agencies. She is recognized for the timely, creative, and high-impact delivery of communication and design projects, including being awarded in 2007 for the successful execution of a fixed deposit campaign at ICICI Bank.

Nikki holds an AMI Primary Diploma from Washington Montessori Institute, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a major in Accounting, a certification in Marketing and Sales Management, and an Advanced Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design. She has also completed professional learning and certifications through National Geographic Education.

In 2019, Nikki was one of 30 educators worldwide selected to have her work published on the National Geographic Educator platform. In 2021, she was selected to co-design the National Geographic Education Leadership experience.

Nikki is also an accomplished origami artist. Two of her designs (2016 and 2021) were published in OrigamiUSA magazine, and she has extensive experience teaching origami to Primary and Elementary-aged children. She has also organized an origami convention in a school, where students from her origami club taught origami to children, adolescents, and adults, including school leadership. Her work has inspired artists and trainers worldwide.

In her personal time, Nikki enjoys outdoor exploration and spending time observing wildlife.