YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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JAYESH KHONA
Jayesh Khona is a Jain Scholar who continues to pursue knowledge even as a professor. He has been teaching Jainism not only to members of the Jain community, but also at universities such as University of California Santa Clara and Cabrillo College. Jayesh has been performing Jain Vidhis in India as a youth, and in the US since 2002. He can currently speak 12 languages and is working on mastering 30.
JENNIFER CRAIG
Dr. Jennifer Craig has mentored teens and adults from all walks of life in both personal and academic capacities. She trained as a Mentor in 2006 in the Student Network at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, where she helped international students from around the world adjust to life in a new country and a foreign university. She divides her time between teaching, helping develop the educational organization Global Education and Leadership (GEL), and adding new words to Collins Dictionary. She currently teaches College Writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Drew University.
JIGESHA SHAH
Jigesha Shah a molecular biologist, working as a research specialist at the University of Pennsylvania. Her hobbies include reading books, watching movies and listening to music. Most of the Indian friends she has made have been through YJA, and she's super glad that she joined it.
JIGNASHA ADHURIA
Jai Jinendra! My name is Jignasha Adhuria. I am 23 years old, live in Philly, and work as an account specialist at a beverage company. I graduated from La Salle University as a language major. My hobbies are photography and traveling. See you at the convention!
JNF COMMITTEE
The JNF 2012 Committee consists of Jains from across the country and in very diverse professions.
JUBIN SHAH
Jubin is from Louisville, Kentucky and plans to attend the University of Louisville in the fall. He wants to major in business and will try to fulfill the Indian stereotype by becoming a physician. He is normally outgoing and fun to be with!
JYOTI SHAH
Jyoti Shah is from Cary, NC She has children who are very actively involved in YJA, and is happy to have been asked to help out with this session and pass on her (legendary) cooking talents. If you ever need a recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies or vegan mango pie, just let her know!
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