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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Parag Parekh, JNF Commitee Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra! I was born and raised in New York City and I am probably the only native NY'er you'll ever meet that is a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Currently, I am working as a real estate attorney in Manhattan and I have a sincere appreciation for tax law. I enjoy watching and playing basketball and really love cupcakes! I can be a nerd sometimes (yep, I love watching the Big Bang Theory!) and I like to create new edible items (anyone up for spaghetti tacos?). A fun fact about me: I am a huge Lady GaGa fan!
Salonee Shah, Public Relations Committee Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra YJAers! I am from Sugar Land, TX and I am truly a southern girl! I majored in Marketing at the University of Texas HOOK 'EM! I am currently a Teach for America Corps Member working in the Mississippi Delta region as a middle school technology teacher. Yes, I live in Mississippi. It was actually Jainism and YJA that inspired me to take my Teach for America offer and work with some crazy kiddos and I havent regretted it a day since! I love live music, dancing, ultimate frisbee, and Longhorn Football. I am very outgoing, goofy, and love meeting new people so when you see me at convention stop me, say hi and tell me a little about your self! You can find me on Facebook (as the girl always spamming you with videos :) or email me at salonee.shah@yja.org Can't wait to meet all of you! :D
Sheenika Shah, Souvenirs Committee Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra! I was born and raised in Southern California - born in Los Angeles, raised in Orange County, studied in San Diego and now back in sunny OC in the working world.
I received my undergraduate degree in International Relations and Business Administration from the University of San Diego and graduated law school from California Western School of Law. As a non-practicing attorney, I found my niche in legal marketing as the Business Development Website Coordinator for a national law firm combining my love of law, technology and marketing. In my free time, I love to try new vegan restaurants, travel to visit friends, dance and explore all apps and websites related to social media! Add me to Facebook or follow me on Twitter (@sheenikashah) and I would love to talk to you!
Shikhar Shah, Security Committee Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra! I am Shikhar Shah, the co-chair for Security. I hail from the beautiful (albeit windy) city of Chicago, where I'm studying mathematics. You may catch me singing randomly in the hallways - my favorite pastime has to be jamming with my a capella team, Dilinois. Friedrich Nietzsche has to be, by far, the philosopher whose ideas ring most true with me. Comparing modern philosophies and trying to extract the truth (using the JWOL of a benchmark, of course) is a fond hobby of mine, as well. I hope you have a safe, secure, and friggin' awesome YJA. Hit me up for whatever -shikhar.shah.1@gmail.com
Vaishali Shah, Hospitality Committee Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra! My name is Vaishali Shah and I was born and raised in Orlando, FL. I am currently in my 3rd year of pharmacy school at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and plan on pursuing a residency after that. When I have free time from school (very rare), I like to cook & bake, go for a run, read, dance, shop, watch tv (How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory,) etc. I am afraid of clowns and have actually avoided watching the Dark Knight because of that. Because I have been in Florida my whole life I have never seen snow, and maybe that's a good thing considering I get cold in 70 degree weather. I am the Hospitality cochair and am really excited to plan for this convention and hope everyone has a good time!
YJA CONVENTION 2012 | Tampa, FL