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YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA (YJA) CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Vishal Mehta | Security Co-Lead
Vishal was born in Ann Arbor, MI and will be entering his senior year at The University of Michigan this fall, pursuing a degree in political science and communication studies. Over the years, Vishal has served on the YJA Executive Board in a few different capacities. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, running, and playing pickup football. Vishal has had an awesome time being part of YJA and can only hope to continue to find lifelong friends through the organization!
Salonee Shah | Site Committee Co-Lead Salonee was born in Ahmedabad but was raised in Texas (the best state). Salonee attended The University of Texas at Austin (the best city), where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing but then rebelled and went into education. Her favorite things are traveling, music, video editing, and crafting. She first joined the YJA Executive Board in 2009 and has been hooked every since. Her favorite thing about being on Board is meeting incredible people all over the country and running around at Conventions!
Charmi Vakharia | Social Committee Co-Lead
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Charmi was born in Queens, NY, but has lived in Monroe Township, NJ for the majority of her life. She will be entering her senior year at Rutgers University, where she is majoring in bio-mathematics. She just took her MCATs for medical school applications. Her passions include dancing, playing tennis, and singing. After serving two years on the YJA Executive Board, she is excited to be a part of another great Convention! Fun Fact: Charmi once ate a fat sandwich every day for two weeks.
Anika Jain | Souvenirs Committee Co-Lead Anika is a rising third year at The University of Chicago, and a proud native of Gaithersburg, MD. She is majoring in anthropology, and has an identical twin sister! This is her first time serving on the YJA Convention Committee, and Anika is thrilled to have the 2014 YJA Convention here in the D.C. area.
She hopes you come to love the city as much as she does. Ask her about her spirit animal.
Neil Shah | Souvenirs Committee Co-Lead
Neil is originally bom and raised in the Metropolitan Detroit area. He is a recent college graduate from a small school in Michigan, Oakland University, with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. In his free time he enjoys reading, watching films, and learning about the technology industry. He has served on the YJA Executive Board in the past as the Director of Fundraising and Finance from 2010-2012. He has really enjoyed all his experiences through YJA, including traveling all over the country for meetings and events!
Jai Jinendra
With best wishes for a sweerful A convention
Chandha, Shailesh, Amit, & Krupa Shah
Orland Park, IL
In memory of
Late. Ms. Sandalen Mehta,
Mr. Lidubhai Mehta, & Dr. Manabhai Shah
YOUNG JAINS: TODAY'S LEARNERS, TOMORROW'S LEADERS
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Hope all the attendees had a great YJA experience!
-Hemang & Darshana Shah (from Newburgh, IN)
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