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Sejal Shah | Boomingdale, IL
Sejal Shah is a former Marketing Operations Manager at Leo Burnett & Arc Worldwide. She had the opportunity to work on multiple accounts and roles throughout her 15+ years with the company. While that was an invaluable experience for her, about three years ago, she decided to leave her corporate job to spend more time with her family and two kids (now 8 and 6). She still takes on some project-based work, which provides a nice balance and allows her to keep up in the Advertising/Marketing world.
Shailesh Mehta | Vadodara, India
Dr. Mehta is an eye surgeon and has had his own hospital in Vadodara, India since 1988. He has always been interested in the deeper truths of life, living, and Vitrag Vignan (Science). His interests include scientific explanations of spirituality, an easy, effective, and practical approach with core Jain principles, and interactions with youth and getting connected to young friends. He is a well-known speaker and has delivered talks and presentations at various national and international forums.
Sheenika Gandhi | Irvine, CA
Sheenika Shah Gandhi is the Director of Marketing & Business Development at Payne & Fears LLP. She is a former Co-Chair for YJA and YJP and served on committees for the Jain Center of Southern California and the Gujarati Society of Southern California. Sheenika received her J.D. from California Western School of Law and her B.A. in Business Administration and International Relations from University of San Diego. She loves yoga, exploring vegan restaurants, and traveling.
Shilpi Shah | Novi, MI
Shilpi Shah is a senior at Novi High School and is an active member in the Jain Society of Greater Detroit. As the JOY (Jain Organization of Youth) President, Shilpi has been organizing a variety of religious, social, and community service events, such as the annual Navkaar Jaap and visits to homeless shelters and food banks. Shilpi plans on studying Business at the University of California at Berkeley next fall.
Shrenik Shah | Anaheim, CA
Shrenik Shah graduated from CSU Fullerton with a degree in Business Administration and an emphasis in Finance. He is currently a Business Specialist for Wells Fargo. He is very passionate about volunteering-his favorite project resulted in 237 cataract surgeries in 2.5 days. Some of his favorite hobbies are playing sports, snowboarding, dancing in the rain, and adventuring. Spartan Races are a big part of his life and he is on pace to earn a trifecta medal by the end of 2018. Go Lakers!
Shreyal Gandhi | Ashburn, VA
Shreyal lives in Ashburn, VA and is a rising junior at Broad Run High School. She attends the Academy of Engineering and Technology, where she studies entrepreneurship. She is a pathshala teacher at the Jain temple and an LR for YJA. Shreyal has actively participated in JAB and looks forward to competing again. When she's not watching The Office, you can find her playing field hockey or watching Disney movies. Don't let her older sisters fool you-Shreyal is the best of the three Gandhi sisters!
2018 YJA CONVENTION | CHICAGO, IL 97
