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 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)

• 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)

• Director, Midwest OASIS (2013-Current) - Employee Organization at AT&T
• Past National President and Secretary, OASIS

• Past Trustee, President, and Secretary, Jain Visa Oshwal Group of North America
• Past District Special Representative, Rotaract International, Nadiad