YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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Miten Shah Adult Volunteer Coordinators Miten Shah is a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Business Administration studying Finance, Business Analytics, and Pre-Law. He is currently at PwC in their development program. He accredits a lot of his successes to Jainism and is always looking to give back to his sangh and Jainism itself. In his free time, Miten likes to try new Maggi recipes, watch Black Mirror, or debate on hot-button political issues.
Bansari Shah | Daytime Programming Bansari grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and is currently a freshman at the University of Southern California majoring in Business Administration (Fight On!). She loves traveling, meeting new people, and is known for her obsessions with Taco Bell and her car, Lexi. After being a Mid-Best LR for three years, Bansari is excited to be serving as a Co-Lead on the Daytime Programming Committee and can't wait for the best Convention yet.
Foram Shah | Daytime Programming Foram is a third year student at the Virginia Commonwealth University studying Computer Science. When Foram is not hacking away you will find her either dancing, traveling, studying for JAB, or watching movies, mostly throwback Bollywood movies. At a young age she was a student at JSMW pathshala and later became a teacher after graduating. She is extremely excited to contribute towards Convention efforts this year!
Neelam Savla | Daytime Programming Neelam was born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, CA. She attended the University of Southern California for her undergraduate and master's degree. She works at USC in Undergraduate Admissions helping evaluate applications for prospective students. She enjoys being outdoors, trying new recipes, and reading for fun. Neelam was a JNF Co-Lead for the 2016 Convention and is excited to be back on board for a second year as a Daytime Co-Lead.
Parshva Vakharia Daytime Programming | Director of Education Parshva Vakharia is a student at the New York University Stern School of Business studying Finance and Accounting. After spending his entire life in the NY/NJ area, Parshva spent the last semester abroad in London! Parshva has a wide range of interests, including tabla, singing, Chinese yo-yo, traveling, and basketball. He is also a diehard Boston Celtics fan. Parshva is extremely excited to plan some amazing sessions for this year's Convention!
Monika Jain | Fundraising | Director of Fundraising Monika Jain is a senior at Rice University studying Kinesiology-Health Sciences with a minor in Medical Humanities. While being an active member of her Jain community in Memphis, TN and a past LR for the YJA South Region, Monika is excited to be on Convention Committee for #YJA18! In her free time, she enjoys watching food videos, traveling, and tagging people in memes. Monika looks forward to connecting with young Jains within the community.
Nilesh Dagli | Fundraising Nilesh was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is a CPA and works as a senior for a public accounting firm in the Chicagoland area. He attributes a lot of what he has learned about Jainism from his involvement with the Jain Society of Greater Detroit. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He enjoys watching all sports, reading books, and traveling. He is excited to be a part of the Fundraising team for the Convention!
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2018 YJA CONVENTION CHICAGO, IL