MEET THE TEAM

Komal Shah is a software engineer, dance teacher and philanthropist. As the Co-Chair for YJP, she is looking forward to helping create a centralized networking platform that can be used by Jains young and old. Besides YJP, she is an active member of various Jain related groups. Along with her Jain activities, she is very passionate about dancing and teaches dance as a way to help others express themselves and free themselves from any stress or tension they may have. In her free time, she loves to explore new places, try new food, and go on adventures. #DancingQueen #caligirl #bayarea #adventurous #LiveLoveLaughDance

Neal Daftary, a native Texan, is a hospitality professional managing his company based out of Dallas, Texas. His background and focus on community collaboration has led him to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles and is a strong advocate for animals. Neal is currently the Co-Chair for Young Jain Professionals and Board Director of JAINA. He enjoys listening to music, reading, volunteering, keeping up with tech gadgets and traveling. #TheDaftStar, #Texan, #HospitalityPro, #Philanthropist, #TechGeek.

Pari Shah: Traveler, Dancer, Social Worker, Therapist, Foodie, Fitness Enthusiast, and Artist. She found her passion for Social Work through her intern work during her Undergraduate Academic Career. Currently she is en route to create resources and build connections to help establish her Unity Coalition Movement to bring together individuals from all walks of life. Remembering that despite all our labels we are all the same in the end fighting battles for the purpose of living a satisfactory life!

Join me on my journey to dismantle societal barriers to make an impact in our community while challenging Jain values to reach the end.

Parth Savla: Traveler, musician, entrepreneur, community organizer, and meditator. He grew up in Mountainside, NJ then moved to Oakland, CA by way of Mumbai. His mission in life is to empower individuals and organizations to maximizing their positive impact in the world. Along with being a digital media marketing professional managing his company based out of Oakland called Truvizon Designs and is also a Co-Founder and Co-Facilitator of the 90 Day Game Program – a group coaching program to support individuals in achieving their goals and living fulfilled lives.

“You will surely feel the value of this retreat. We have speakers from all walks of life along with ground breaking sessions and experiences!”

Priyanka is a Director of Clinical Solutions at a healthcare software company, AssureCare. She always wanted to do something meaningful and be part of an amazing organization. When she is not volunteering, Priynaka enjoys reading, biking, knitting, acting (in class), and performing standup comedy!

Urvi Shah is a software engineer. She had always heard about the awesome YJP events, its her first time organizing one for YJP. She promises it will be a fun-filled and memorable retreat. In her free time, she likes to explore new places, run marathons, bake, calligraphy and attend various events around bay area. #sf #caligirl #yjpretreat2017

Dipti Dedhia: Educator, risk taker, learner. Besides YJP, she is an active member of her local sangh. Along with her Jain activities, she is very passionate about dancing and garba season is her favorite time of year. In her free time, she loves to fly to new places, cook/bake new food, and take advantage of California trees and mountains. #adventurous

Kosha is a budding entrepreneur, stylist and designer from Toronto, Canada. She is currently serving as the Public Relations Director for Young Jain Professionals and is looking forward to connecting with all the 2017 YJP Retreat attendees.

Throughout her professional career, the plethora of knowledge she inculcated from the Fashion & Beauty industry, while working with various industry leaders, inspired her to launch her own line of natural handmade cosmetics called Koshmetics. She was instrumental in coordinating several high profile events like IIFAA Awards Toronto and Anokhi Magazine Awards Gala.

"The 2017 YJP National Retreat is a unique opportunity to gather as a community of Jain Professionals who can affect a marked change in the world at large!"

COMING SOON

Sagar Khona is a project manager, Clinical Data Analyst and workflow Analyst in the healthcare field. Over the last few years he has been very active in the Jain community helping his local sangh become a member of Jaina and he himself becoming one of the youngest directors for Jaina. Along with being active in Jaina he has helped out with YJA events, Bid Packets, YJP and Jain Milan events. Besides being active in the Jain community, Sagar has just completed his Masters in Applied Health Informatics and pays very close attention to new healthcare trends and technologies. Lastly in his free time Sagar enjoys trying new foods, watching new TV shows and running outdoors. #runner #LongIsland #NYC #creative #Perfectionist #LiveLife

Parth Savla: Traveler, musician, entrepreneur, community organizer, and meditator. He grew up in Mountainside, NJ then moved to Oakland, CA by way of Mumbai. His mission in life is to empower individuals and organizations to maximizing their positive impact in the world. Along with being a digital media marketing professional managing his company based out of Oakland called Truvizon Designs and is also a Co-Founder and Co-Facilitator of the 90 Day Game Program – a group coaching program to support individuals in achieving their goals and living fulfilled lives.

“You will surely feel the value of this retreat. We have speakers from all walks of life along with ground breaking sessions and experiences!”

Kosha is a budding entrepreneur, stylist and designer from Toronto, Canada. She is currently serving as the Public Relations Director for Young Jain Professionals and is looking forward to connecting with all the 2017 YJP Retreat attendees.

Throughout her professional career, the plethora of knowledge she inculcated from the Fashion & Beauty industry, while working with various industry leaders, inspired her to launch her own line of natural handmade cosmetics called Koshmetics. She was instrumental in coordinating several high profile events like IIFAA Awards Toronto and Anokhi Magazine Awards Gala.

"The 2017 YJP National Retreat is a unique opportunity to gather as a community of Jain Professionals who can affect a marked change in the world at large!"