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Rachna Shah | Fundraising Director of Publications Rachna is a freshman at Dartmouth College, where she studies at the intersection of economics, chemistry, and public policy. She is passionate about writing about viewpoint diversity, Jainism and current events, global citizenship, and Japanese tea culture. Rachna loves chatting with new and old friends!
Brinda Shah Hospitality and Souvenirs Brinda is a first year MPH student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has served as an LR and Souvenirs Subcommittee member in the past, and is extremely excited to be on Convention Committee this year. In her free time, she enjoys trying new foods, drawing, watching Friends and Grey's Anatomy, and spending hours looking at stationery.
Neil Shah Hospitality and Souvenirs Neil grew up and went to college and graduate school in Michigan. He's currently working in infection prevention and epidemiology. In his free time, he watches the Detroit sports teams, listens to podcasts, and tries new restaurants. He loves go's hip-hop and is a car enthusiast! Neil was previously on the YJA Executive Board or Convention Committee in 2011, 2012 and 2014 and is looking forward to making the 2018 Convention the best one yet!
Prapti Ghiya | Hospitality and Souvenirs South RC A born and raised Texan, Prapti is studying at the University of Texas at Austin as a third year Mechanical Engineering student. Currently, she is a co-op at a medical device company in Austin. In addition to school and work, Prapti is a passionate dancer; she is trained in classical dance and has been on Texas Raas for two years. She is looking forward to bringing her Southern hospitality to #YJA18 as a Hospitality and Souvenirs Co-Lead! Hook 'em Horns!
Rishab Jain Hospitality and Souvenirs Southeast RC Rishab Jain is a first year Material Sciences and Engineering major at Georgia Tech. He grew up in Memphis, TN and is an avid sports fanatic, political watchdog, and major Model UN nerd. In his free time, he likes to play frisbee, listen to music (ranging from Bruno Mars to Childish Gambino), and support the New England Patriots. Rishab is most excited to meet members of the Jain community and to have a great time in all things YJA.
Avish Jain | Jain Networking Forum Avish just finished his Masters of Public Health at The Ohio State University with a specialization in Biomedical Informatics. He's always been interested in bridging medicine and technology. You'll also find him watching sports (#Believeland), messing with his latest tech purchase, and playing the violin. This is his third year involved with YJA, and he's excited to be back as a JNF Co-Lead for #YJA18. Go Bucks!
Michelle Shah Jain Networking Forum Michelle is a Toronto native, a Chicago transplant, and a Purdue grad who loves corny jokes! She currently works at a Pharmaceutical company as a development engineer. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling (15 trips in the past year!), playing board games, swimming, and is a Grey's Anatomy enthusiast. This is her first year with the Convention Committee and she is looking forward to being part of the growing YJA community.
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