YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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Mayuri Zaveri South Barrington, IL Mayuri Zaveri lived in Surat, India, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with concentrations in Accounting and Auditing. After coming to the U.S., she continued her education, receiving an Associate's degree in Applied Science. Her hobbies include volunteering at health fairs and studying Jain scriptures, like the Tattvarthsutra, Samaysar, Ashat Pahud, etc. Beyond Jainism, she enjoys reading scriptures of all faiths. Outside of religious activites, she likes to play bridge. Megha Doshi Ashburn, VA Megha Doshi is a Pathshala teacher at Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington, where she has also served as Director of Education and on the JAB Administrative Committee. She is a recipient of the JAINA Adult Leadership Award and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She works as an Information Security Professional for Hospital Corporation of America in Reston, VA. She holds a Bachelor's in Commerce, a Chartered Accountant Certificate from India, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Meghan Shah | New Haven, CT Meghan Shah is an artist and teacher from New Haven, CT. She graduated from SCSU in 2013 with a Studio Art Degree in Printmaking. She divides her time between teaching art at an inner-city magnet school, spending time in the studio, working at a letterpress studio, and managing two businesses. Her work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. Although Meghan's work may not look like traditional Indian art work, she takes inspiration from life experiences within her Indian heritage. Meghna Shah Hoffman Estates, IL Meghna Shah earned an MS degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. After working in the industry as a Software Engineer for a few years, she decided to quit her job to stay home and spend time with her children. She is the Youth Secretary at Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago and has been on the Executive Committee since 2016. Additionally, Meghna has been a Pathshala teacher for the past twelve years and is a Jain Academic Bowl coach for the Chicago senior team. Mihir Shah Cary, NC Mihir Shah is a rising junior at UNC Chapel Hill, where he is majoring in uncertainty and minoring in indecision. Born and raised in the bustling metropolis of Cary, North Carolina, he grew passionate about all the city had to offer: movies and food. He joined YJA in 2012 to reconnect with his roots and meet young people across the nation that shared his intellectual interests, and he hasn't looked back since. In his free time, Mihir enjoys listening to music, watching Atlanta, and daydreaming. Mihir Shah Placentia, CA Mihir was born and raised in sunny SoCal (Go Lakers and Dodgers!). He works for Kaiser Permanente as a Technical Project Manager in Pasadena, CA. He graduated from UC Irvine with degrees in both Applied Mathematics and Economics. He had an amazing time serving as a Site Co-Lead at the 2016 Convention in LA, creating new connections and memories. In his free time, he enjoys all things soccer, trying hole-in-the-wall restaurants, baking, listening to EDM, and playing video games on his XBOX.
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