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Sidhant Gandhi | Fremont, CA Sidhant is a San Francisco native and is the Director of Finance at YJA. He is currently Head of Product at a virtual reality and augmented reality startup, Moback. Previously, he was a Software Engineer at Apple and has created many iOS apps. His alma mater is USC (Fight On!), where he served on the executive board of the Business Film Festival and performed with the award-winning a cappella team AB. For an interesting conversation, talk to him about the intersection of physics and philosophy. Smita Shah | Naperville, IL Smita is a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Natural Health Care practioner of 17 years. During her time, she has worked with Holiastic doctors and dentists. She is currently working at Ayre Clinic in Burridge and at National Lymphatic Center in Downers Grove. She believes that with natural treatments and a proper diet, the body can heal itself. Smita has done a lot of volunteer work at JSMC's annual heath fair.
Soha Shah | Piqua, OH Soha Shah is the VP of Operations at Jayna, Inc. She has been responsible for Operations, Human Resources, Customer Service, Marketing and Business Development. Community service has always been a part of Soha's personal mission. She maintains an active role in the Jain community, having been on the executive committee of the Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton, and serving as the center's president. Finally, she is an avid traveler, having traveled to Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest, and Machu Picchu. Sonal Shah | Los Angeles, CA Frequently dubbed a ray of sunshine, Sonal Shah is obsessed with making people laugh. Sonal is an Indian-American actress, comedian, and vegetarian. A Hollywood Hills-ite with roots from Chicago, her definition of success is raising the frequency of the planet by loving yourself and others in a constantly evolving journey. Sonal celebrates living life to the fullest. A warrior of amour and a perpetual learner, she seeks to inspire and be inspired by creative, authentic dreamers. Sonali Vakharia Rochester, MI Sonali Vakharia is an Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist from MI. She is very passionate about teaching kids how to balance Eastern and Western values at the Detroit sangh and has also written a book to assist Jain students with their transition from high school to college. Her mission is to help students enhance their personal growth and value systems by teaching them how to balance these conflicting cultural pressures. Sonali enjoys meditation, travel, and yoga, and is always down for a good laugh. Sonia Ghelani | Dallas, TX Sonia Ghelani is a Marketing Manager at a semiconductor company, Texas Instruments. Born and raised in the South, she loves a good ole' pecan pie and Tex-Mex food when she's not traveling the world. Previously a YJA co-chair, Sonia is both a teacher and board director at her Dallas sangh. She is also on the steering team for JAINA-LRP.
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