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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ROBERT CHEEKE
Vegan Bodybuilder, Motivational Speaker, Author. Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, OR where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15. Today he is a best-selling author of the book Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness - The Complete Guide to Building Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet. As a two-time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert has been considered one of VegNews Magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours all over North America regularly, giving talks about his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert works full-time running Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness on www.veganbodybuilding. com, which includes writing books, touring, speaking, and maintaining the popular website. Robert recently moved to Austin, TX and continues to spread the vegan way of life, leading by example as an accomplished vegan athlete. For more information about Robert please visit www.veganbodybuilding.com
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
ROOPAL SHAH
Roopal Shah is the co-founder of Indicorps and Ahmedabad Ultimate (AU) - two super intense grassroots service experiences in India. Indicorps and AU have redefined Ahimsa for Roopal: Challenging herself and others to be their best selves in service is much more about who you are being than what you are doing - on and off the field. In 2012, Roopal Shah joined Ashoka.org's re-launch efforts with a focus on nurturing an "Everyone a Changemaker" eco-system in Bangladesh. Roopal has a law degree from the University of Michigan and 8 years as a practicing lawyer (including a stint as a federal prosecutor in San Diego). Roopal is an avid surfer and has deep respect for the Ocean and other forces larger than self.
RUCHITA SHAH
Ruchita is currently a medical student at University of North Texas. She's on YJA Board as Director of Publications and part of the Souvenirs Committee. During her free time she likes to hit up the gym, sing loudly in the shower, travel with family, and drink a lot of chai!
RUHEE SHAH
Hi, I'm Ruhee Shah and I live in Northern Virginia. I'm a rising sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and I'm in the graduating class at my Jain School. I enjoy debate, yearbook, and softball. In my free time I read a lot and watch way too much TV. I love chocolate, beaches, traveling, and sleeping in. This is my first time at YJA.
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