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JAINA RATNA 2017 Awardee-Dr. Sushil Jain
JAINA
Wife Asha and Sons Ankush and Nishant
Dr. Sushil Jain provides a perfect example of someone who blended Jain principles in multiple facets of life be it Military, Professional, Political, Religious or Social, he shows the Way! Dr. Sushil Jain arrived in USA from India at a tender age of 14; he learned the Jain practices in India and continued through his journey around the World as he traveled on his military assignments and rose to the rank of Navy Captain. Captain Jain garnished many military honors and medals including two Legion of Merit's from Presidents Clinton and Bush. He is well known for leading by example and inspires others for the same. Highlights of his accomplishments are numerous and will list a few below:
Elevated JAINA into a Global Organization by partnering with other Non-Jain Faith based Community as well as aligned JAINA with United Nations, World Bank and USAID. Served as JAINA Secretary, First VP, President, Convener of 2011 JAINA Convention wherein they set a new standard of "Do More with Less", "Under Promise, Over Deliver" JAINA Congressional award at US Capitol in 2012, 2013, 2014, organized two Dharma Council conferences at the White House, Established JALI (JAINA/AJC - American Jewish Community) JAINA/AJC Legislative Internship Program, 7 Interns in 3 years so far. Arranged a Jain prayer in US Congress, US Senate and Hindu-Jain prayer at Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies! Coordinated multiple leadership conferences to prepare for "Jains & JAINA: year 2020, and 4 regional conferences and lectured on "Leadership & Conflict Management", "Art of Leading & Managing Change", "Time Management", & "Art of Delegation" "Plant Based School Lunch Program" - he was instrumental in lobbying US Congress to pass federal laws PL 5202 & HR 5204. In partnership with PCRM & USUS, he lobbied US Congress & Senate to fund building sanctuaries for Animals. At Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington he has been a President and Chair, Board of Trustees & have financially contributed significantly. Has arranged documentary on Jain Paryushan celebration that was broadcast by PBS. Written book chapter, article and authored a pamphlet "Importance & use of Swastika in Jainism" A White House appointee on "Task Force for Global Initiatives" for faith, Health & Development as part of G-20 & G-8 summits. Organized and led 18 Medical & Eye Care Missions to other countries with Lions International & Actor Sean Penn's J/P HRO (Haitian Relief Organization). He led a Humanitarian Mission to Central & South America, Zimbabwe & Botswana to study infrastructure in support of establishing "Medical Care Train" funded by President Clinton. JAINA Leadership Summits & Conferences twice a year in India and with "World Teach" have send 6-8 volunteer American teachers for 9-10 months to teach English to poor children.
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Dr. Sushil Jain grew up in India, imbibed Jain values and then applied them in main stream American Life including working in US Military and with Politicians to further Jain principles to benefit many throughout the World! A great deal of credit goes to his Wife Asha, Sons Ankush, Nishant and his mentors for their unwavering support and guidance. We wish him all the Best to continue his journey for the betterment of many lives in this world!
