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VENTI
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19th Biennial JAINA Convention
Jainism and Science Edison, NJ | June 30 - July 4, 2017
convention.jaina.org
JAINA
MULYA
JAINA Youth Recognition Awards
Hetali Lodaya
Hetali has been heavily involved in the Jain community for a number of years. She has been an active member of YJA since 2012 and is current Co-Chair. Under her leadership, YJA has made numerous strides including launching the first ever YJA Online Pathshala, and an inter-regional clothing drive. She also serves as Pathshala teacher at Jain Study Center of North Carolina and Jain Sangh of Greater Austin. Hetali is a natural leader with a positive attitude and a big heart.
Ravi Doshi
Ravi has been a young leader serving Jain community for a few years and has taken an active role in Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington, home Sangh. As a Board member he assisted in YJA's most successful fundraising efforts for two consecutive conventions. At Emory University, Ravi has served as the Public Relations Chair for the Indian Cultural Exchange Executive Board, which serves to shed light on South Asian culture, promote healthy diversity within the university.
Urvashi Jain
Urvashi has been a very altruistic person, exemplified by her commitment to teaching others within the Jain and non-Jain community. She has taught Pathshala at her home Sangh Jain Center of Southern California and has worked with young teens in improving their communication and public speaking skills. As a CPA, she is a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which serves to assist those in need help in filing taxes at no cost.