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Convention Committee
Dharmi Shah Executive Board Co-Chair Dharmi is a third year pharmacy student of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. When she is not learning the actions of medications, you will see her playing the piano, being a foodie, practicing yoga, jamming out to music, and lounging in coffee shops. Being on Executive Board last year and returning as an Executive Board Co-Chair, she is excited to help plan YJA 2018 in Chicago and making it the best experience for all.
Siddharth Shah Executive Board Co-Chair A Houston native, Siddharth is a double honors sophomore Chemical Engineering major at Texas A&M University. He is a tennis player and is on the Wreckin' Raas Team. He loves any sport, from basketball to chess. After serving as an LR, YJA JAB Administrative member, Houston youth group President, JAB participant and captain, and South RC, he is excited to serve as Co-Chair for 2017-2018. Thanks and Gig'Em!
Chintav Shah Convention Co-Chair Chintav is a New Jersey native and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Over the past two years, he has been a strategy and technology consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He also enjoys learning about the deeper aspects of Jainism, spirituality, and philosophy. Having been involved with YJA for many years as the Director of Project Development and Director of Education, he can't wait to put on the best Convention yet!
Jinen Shah | Convention Co-Chair Jinen is currently completing his 4th year of optometry school. When he isn't studying to become an eye doctor, he enjoys working out, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. He has been attending Conventions since the age of 14 and is excited to serve as a Co-Chair for this year's Convention. His goal is for this Convention to be the best ever.
Aastha Kodia Adult Volunteer Coordinators | Northeast RC Aastha Kodia works as a Associate Systems Analyst at Fidelity Investments. She is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for 2017-18. She is really excited to be on Convention Committee. Aastha has been to many conventions in the past and is so happy and excited that she has the chance to help create the convention.
Anand Shah Adult Volunteer Coordinators | Director of Events After having been an LR, a JAB captain, and a Regional Coordinator, Anand Shah will be serving as this year's Adult Volunteer Committee Co-Lead concurrently with his role as Director of Events. Anand is currently a first-year at The University of Chicago, where is he is majoring in mathematics and economics. He loves exploring music, making late night Taco Bell runs, and reminding adults to behave!
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