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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KINARI SHAH SOUVENIRS MIDWEST REGIONAL COORDINATOR Kinari is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan, where she majored in Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience and minored in Art History with a focus on South Asian arts. She is also a lifelong student of Bharatanatyam. This fall, she will begin her master's at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to focus on Social and Behavioral Interventions in International Health and Vaccine Policy.
PANKTI GALA SOUVENIRS MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COORDINATOR Pankti is a rising third year at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She is originally from the Philadelphia area and adores the City of Brotherly Love. This is her first year on YJA Executive Board and her third convention. Some of her hobbies include teaching, volunteering, and cooking. This year, Pankti serves as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator on Executive Board and a Souvenirs Committee Co-Lead on Convention Committee. She looks forward to seeing you all in Sunny California in July!
HETALI LODAYA | SOUVENIRS Hetali works at an education startup in San Antonio, TX. She studied chemistry and public policy at UNC-Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) and in her free time loves bhangra, sunshine, reading, exploring new places, and eating local. She came to NC by way of MI, NJ, and OH, and feels so lucky to work with Jain youth from all over the country through YJA. This is her second time being on convention board, and she is thrilled to have another chance to help create a space for youth to engage with Jainism!
YJA College Chapters
The College Chapter Project engages Jain youth at the college level and supports existing Jain student organizations to promote Jainism and its rich culture. We hope to encourage college students to get involved on their campus and get together to discuss Jain topics, volunteer, and have fun!
Starting a YJA Affiliated Chapter on your campus or registering your current Jain student organization as a YJA Affiliated Chapter has many benefits:
WANT TO START A COLLEGE CHAPTER
WITH YJA?
• Receive Educational and Events Handbooks to plan events and create youth programming • Publish in Young Minds to write articles on Jainism, life as a Jain college student, and more • Be highlighted in Young Minds and on our social media accounts as a Featured Chapter
WE ARE REGISTERING NEW 3) CHAPTERS NOW!
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Email projects@yja.org if you are interested!
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2016 YJA CONVENTION LOS ANGELES, CA