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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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
MEIT SHAH
Meit is a 25-year old management consultant and member of the JNF committee. He is involved in his Southern California Jain community and local organizations. He looks to YJA as a network for friends and cultural community.
MICHELLE ICAHN
Michelle wanted to help make this world a better place for all living things for as long as she can remember. She grew up in a small town just North of New York City with numerous pets including dogs, goats, rabbits and cats. As she got older, she quickly realized there was an incredible amount of abuse inflicted upon these individual, intelligent animals she loved and spent so much time with - especially animals used for food production. It's now Michelle's goal to help change what is often a broken and inhumane food system that's leading to the current human health crisis, environmental degradation, and unnecessary suffering of hundreds of millions of creatures. Before becoming the Educational Outreach Coordinator for the Humane Society of the United States, Michelle was an elementary school teacher in New Orleans.
MITESH KAPADIA
Mitesh Kapadia is a student of Life first, and a teacher second. He's a motivator, pragmatist and a good friend' to all, as his first name means just that. He currently works as a professional trainer, coaching individuals in the realms of Leadership, Team-Building and Self-Empowerment. Mitesh enjoys guiding those who struggle with stressed out, tense mindsets and leading them to a place of peace and inner solitude. The goal within each of his presentations is to peel the layers that hold a person back from reaching his or her true potential. Today, Mitesh enjoys spending time with those close to him, learning about the hidden truths of the Universe, and simply making efficient use of the time that matters most... the Present!
MITESH SHAH
Mitesh has been affiliated with YJA for the past four years, either as a board member or co-chair. He is a Business Intelligence consultant from Atlanta and grew up in Alabama (Yes, there are Jains everywhere!). Come to the 'Accidentally Vegan' session to learn how to integrate a more vegan-friendly lifestyle into your daily routine. Find him at the convention and you can talk about sports (WAR EAGLE!), life, or maybe even play MAFIA with him!
MOHANA NAGDA
Jai Jinendra! My name is Mohana Nagda and I will be a freshman at Drexel University this upcoming school year studying biomedical engineering. I enjoy listening to music, dancing, painting, traveling, and shopping. I've lived in the Boston area all my life and yes, I do say "wicked". Being from Boston, I am a huge Celtics fan. I have an avid interest in Jain philosophy and am truly looking forward to a great convention!
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