YJA Convention 2016 07 Los Angeles CA

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

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NEELAM SAVLA | JAIN NETWORKING FORUM (NF) Neelam is a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at the University of Southern California and just recently graduated with her Masters in Education. As a Los Angeles native, she loves going on outdoor adventures, especially hikes that include views of the ocean. She is one of this year's JNF Committee Co-Leads and is excited to welcome YJA back to the west coast.
SHRENIK SHAHJAIN NETWORKING FORUM (INF) Shrenik Shah graduated from California State University, Fullerton. He studied Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He currently is a business specialist at Wells Fargo Bank. Some of his favorite hobbies include playing sports, snowboarding, dancing in the rain, and going on new adventures. He was part of a bhangra dance team in college. He co-founded his Los Angeles based event/production company, Shehnai Decor in 2010. He is one of this year's JNF co-leads. Westisbest!
MANAN JOBALIA PR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Manan was born and raised in Nashville, TN (go Titans!) and is a 5th year Business Administration major with a Healthcare Management concentration at UAB. This will be his 2nd convention and 2nd year on board. He is very happy he got involved with YJA because of the relationships he has made and the lifelong memories that go with it. When he isn't focused on studies, you can find him taking photos at parks and botanical gardens, making music in his room, or dancing his heart out at the dance studios. He is very excited to be the Director of PR because he is able to reach out to the Jain youth to get them to experience everything that YJA has to offer.
JUHI HEGDE PR Juhi was born and raised in Baltimore, MD (go Ravens!) and is a third year biology major with a pre-pharmacy concentration. This will be her fourth convention and her first on Convention board, and she is grateful for YJA because of the lifelong friendships she has made and the knowledge she has gained about Jainism outside of the paathshala classroom. When she doesn't have her nose buried in a textbook, you can find her dancing or singing her two biggest passions. She also enjoys baking, reading, traveling, and trying new things. She is very excited to be a part of PR because she wants to be able to encourage Jain youth to experience all the greatness YJA has to offer!
VIRAG VORA PR Virag was born in Texas, but grew up in Foxboro, MA. He is a rising senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. He has been a Local Representative and was a part of the 2014 Convention Committee. He loves being a part of the PR team because of the creativity and excitement it involves. In his free time, Virag enjoys DJing and producing new tracks. He is extremely grateful to be a part of the 2016 Convention, and can't wait to see you all there!
AVISH JAIN REGISTRATION DIRECTOR OF IT Avish, born and raised in northeast Ohio, recently graduated from THE Ohio State University with a degree in Biology with future plans to attend medical school. In his free time, you might find Avish cheering on the Buckeyes, listening to music, messing around with technology, and spending time with family and friends. As Registration Committee Co-Lead, he hopes your registration process was as streamlined as possible, and that everyone enjoys the convention!
PUIEN SOLANKI | REGISTRATION | WEST REGIONAL COORDINATOR Pujen is from the great state of California (from the south because we all know the north doesn't matter). He is a Computer Scientist who loves to cook. He is an entrepreneur with a successful Design and Development company as well as a co-founder of a Los Angeles based event production company. This is his first YJA and he is proud to be a part of planning it.
NILESH DAGLI REGISTRATION Nilesh was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is a CPA and works for a public accounting firm in the Chicagoland area. Numbers are his life! This will be his second convention and first on the Convention board. He attributes a lot of what he has learned about Jainism to his heavy involvement with the Jain Society of Greater Detroit. He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and bleeds MAIZE AND BLUE! He enjoys watching all sports, reading books about the economy (yes I know nerdy!), and traveling across the US. He is very excited to be part of the Registration team and looks forward to meeting all of the attendees!
2016 YJA CONVENTION LOS ANGELES, CA