JAINA Executive Committee 2013-15 | JAINA Executive Committee 2011-13
Hemant Shah
VP Midwest Region (States: IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
"With
enthusiasm, structured efforts, commitment, teamwork and unity together we
can raise the bar for JAINA as a great umbrella organization for Jains' religious
and community needs in North America. You are empowered and have the opportunity
to shape the future of JAINA. I am looking forward to get your continued
support in achieving these goals."
Education: Chemical Engineering
Occupation: IT Professional, AT&T
Member Association: Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC)
Goals:
- Effectively represent
Midwest region and help bring JAINA to another milestone
- Increase
communications between Jain centers and JAINA
- Increase JAINA’s
visibility with authorities, news and media using public relations, interfaith
and outreach activities
Accomplishments:
JAINA
- JAINA Director (2011-present)
- JAINA VP- Midwest (2013- 2017)
- Chair, JAINA PR Media & Communication
- Member, JAINA Awards committee (2015)
- Member, VRG Scholarship committee (2013-Present)
- Member, JAINA Membership Committee (2013-Present)
- Member, JNF Committee (2013-Present)
JSMC (Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Chairman, Board of Trustee (2014-Present)
- Board of Trustees, (2012-present)
- Co-Chair, Constitution Amendment Committee (2012-2015)
- Vice-President (2010-11)
- Membership Secretary (2008-09)
Professional
- Director, Midwest OASIS (2013-Current) - Employee Organization at AT&T
- Past National President and Secretary, OASIS
Community
- Past Trustee, President, and Secretary, Jain Visa Oshwal Group of North America
- Past District Special Representative, Rotaract International, Nadiad