"During my tenure I focused on the concept of "LIVE & HELP LIVE". With the help of the Executive Committee & Board of Directors we accomplished this by using a three-pronged strategy. First, we made effective use of our knowledge & experience to enhance & support the quality of our current operations by making JAINA financially strong & transparent. Second, we shared knowledge with both our member and partner organizations to accomplish common goals & objectives by making JAINA a global organization. Third, we helped member organizations enhance their capacity to generate, access, and used knowledge & experience from all sources and thereby make JAINA the #1 service organization to the Jain community."
Education : B. Sc., OD, MS, FAAO (All in USA)
Occupation : Optometric Physician (Private Practice), former Consultant to the White House & the U.S. Capitol, Assistant Professor
Member Association : Jain Society of Metro Washington, DC (JSMW)
Goals
Make effective use of knowledge & experience to enhance & support the quality of our current operations by making JAINA financially strong & transparent
Share knowledge with our member and partner organizations to accomplish common goals & objectives by making JAINA a Global organization
Help member organizations enhance their capacity to generate, access and use knowledge & experience from all sources thereby,Make JAINA the #1 service organization to the Jain community
Accomplishments
JAINA
JAINA First VP (2011-13)
Convener, 2011 JAINA Convention
- overall ahead-of-schedule progress
- one Grand Sangh Pati
- three Sangh Pati
- many grand sponsors
- new initiatives in progress including promoting vegan education & food
Key JAINA Representative, Passing of Law HR 5202
- Plant-Based Healthy School Lunch Program (in partnership with PCRM)
Instrumental in inclusion of Tirthankar Mahavir Nirvan Divas in President Obama’s Diwali speech
Arranged Legislative Conference on Non-Violence in partnership with AJC & NAACP
Organized & led medical mission in partnership with Sean Penn’s organization to assist in Haiti
JAINA Secretary (2003-05, 2007-09)
JAINA VP Mideast (2001-03)
Chairman, JAINA Public Affairs Council (1999-2008)
Lobbied 17 UN ambassadors to gain NGO status for JAINA
Member, 2007 JAINA Convention Board
Board Member, Interfaith Conference of DC
JAINA Representative, White House Conferences on Faith-Based & Community Initiatives and Caring for Ill and Dying
Jain Society of Metro Washington Temple President (2005-2008) – Leading teams of volunteers to manage activities of Jain Temple. Previously served as Joint-Secretary, and Youth Coordinator in the JSMW for 15 years.
Jain & Hindu Representative, US Department of Defense
Helped develop faith-based meals for use in operational environment
Participated in 18 eye camp missions (10 days each) around the globe for over 65000 patients
"The following is my vision for JAINA's future: I would like to make JAINA a global organization by ensuring that it is financially strong. By working together, we can make JAINA the #1 service organization for the Jain community in North America."
Education : B.E. (Hons) BITS Pilani, MS (EE/CS) UCD 1976
Occupation : Co-CEO/CFO and Co-Founder of Insieme Networks, a majority-owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems
Previously,
Senior VP, Cisco Server Access & Virtualization Group
Founder, CDO and CFO, Nuova Systems
- Acquired by Cisco (2008)
Senior VP, Cisco Routing Technology Group until 2005
- Managed $6 billion Service Provider business for Cisco
- Managed 5000+ people
Founder, Crescendo Communications
- Acquired by Cisco (1993)
Member Association : Jain Center of Northern California
Goals
Make JAINA a global organization
Make JAINA financially strong
Make JAINA the #1 service organization to the Jain community in North America
Accomplishments
JAINA
JAINA Founding Member (1981)
JAINA First VP (2011-13)
Convener, 1991 JAINA Convention and Chairperson of Program Committee
JAINA VP West (1989-91)
JAINA Patron Member
JAINA Director & Director at Large (multiple terms)
Member, 2005 JAINA Convention Program Committee
Advisor, 2007 and 2011 JAINA Convention Program Committee
"As the global community discovers the value of Jainism, JAINA has the unique opportunity to lead in this revolution for ecological awareness, animal rights, non-violence, and vegetarianism/veganism. My goal as is also to bring JAINA closer to local Jain Centres by improving communication, arranging joint projects, and driving initiatives of local centers at a national level."
Education : MSME (USA)
Occupation : Manufacturing Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc., Real Estate Investor
Member Association : Jain Center of Northern California
Goals
Bring JAINA closer to Jain Centres by improving communication, arranging joint projects, and driving initiatives of local centers at a national level
Facilitate and lead the emerging Jain movement in ecological awareness, animal rights, vegetarianism/veganism, and non-violence
Accomplishments
JAINA
JAINA Secretary (2011-13)
JAINA Director
Co-Author (collaboration with JAINA EC), JAINA Guidelines for Charitable Donations
Impromptu Fundraising, 2011 JAINA Convention
Raised $22,000+ in 22 minutes
Programming or Registration Chairman, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 JAINA Conventions
Author, Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) Religious Policies (2001)
JCNC Board of Directors (2003-05, 2010-13)
Founder and Chairman, JAINA Campus Outreach Committee
Organizer, 2011 Jain Milan
Professional
Patented novel semi-conductor technology
Successfully managing Real Estate portfolio of over $10 million
Vision
The world is adopting many aspects of Jain dharma, which we have been practicing for over 2,600 years. As the global community discovers the value of Jainism, JAINA has the unique opportunity to lead them in this revolution for ecological awareness, animal rights, non-violence, and vegetarianism/veganism.
JAINA was founded for all Jains. My goal is to enhance the balance to ensure that JAINA represents all traditions fairly. My goal is also to bring JAINA closer to our Jain Centers by improving collaboration, arranging joint projects, and driving initiatives of Jain centers at a national level.
"During my term as the JAINA Treasurer, I propose to implement a sound basis for JAINA finances that remains sustainable. I will emphasize the use of technology, move towards modernization, and a target of a fully compliant operations for all JAINA business."
Education : M.S., IIT (Chicago) and Gujarat Univ. (India) Business Accounting, College of Lake County, IL
Business Management, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison
Occupation : Founder and CEO, Protocol Link, Inc.
Member Association : Jain Center of Metro Chicago
Goals
Provide strategic and financial planning
Create a financial plan and ensuring periodic monitoring
Implement structured reporting with an accounting oversight
Establish accounting processes based on good accounting principles
Secure financially viability to strengthen the JAINA platform
Accomplishments
JAINA
JAINA Director (2011-2012)
2011 JAINA Convention Board Member – Marketing & Public Relations (Early drive of 2,400 registrations, $240K in registration revenue and $255K in sponsorship revenues)
Member of JAINA LRP (2009-2011) (Presented at LRP Conferences – Kellogg, Siddhachalam, Washington, DC)
Speaker and Moderator at 2008 and 2010 YJA and JAINA Conventions
Chairman of Board and Trustee of Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) (2008-2009) (Chicago’s Jain Center became substantially debt-free from a liability of $6.5 MM. Managed budget of $850K/year and $5.8MM in new donations)
Chief Election Judge for JSMC Elections (1996-2003)
Secretary, Treasurer, and VP of JSG (1991-1998)
Professional
1996 to 2011 Founder and CEO of Protocol Link, Inc. (Manages annual budget of $6-8MM for 630+ projects in 23 countries)
1991 to 1998 VP of PDA
1987 to 2011 CFO and Trustee of IMD Trust (Collected and disbursed $1.5MM in donations.Raised $30,000 for earthquake relief drive; executed on ground ZERO in India)
Yogendra Jain
North East - Regional VP (States: CT,MA,ME,NH,NY,RI)
"Preserve and Share a Jain Way of Life is our Vision – to meet this challenge I would like to continue developing and strengthening JAINA infrastructure, grow our organization to 3 full time staff members, and execute 20 distinct projects."
Education : BS Eng., M.S., MBA
Occupation : Engineering and Management
Member Association : Jain Center of Greater Boston (JCGB)
Goals
Hire 3 full-time staff members
Successfully execute 20 projects
Experience
Yogendra Jain is a technologist, serial entrepreneur, and a passionate practitioner and promoter of Jain Way of Life.He started his career at MIT Lincoln Labs and Texas Instruments before founding and operating several successful companies.
Accomplishments
JAINA
JAINA VP Northeast (2009-13)
- Led multiple projects including
- www.jaina.org
- 2011 JAINA Convention "Innovative Poster Project”
- JAINA newsletter
- JAINA Director Selection Guidelines
- Jain Leadership Conference in Siddhachalam
Chairman, JAINA Long Range Planning Committee
- One of the most active JAINA committees
- Delivered JAINA Vision/Mission and proposal for strengthening JAINA’s foundation
Co-Developer, www.jainlink.org
- 1000 registered members and 4000 other users
Coordinator and Presenter, Jain Leadership Conference
- Multiple events and cities
Coordinator and Presenter, Jain Kellogg’s Leadership and Strategy Sessions
- Multiple events
JCGB
Co-Founder, JCGB Pathshala
- Developed the earliest English course material
Coordinator, 1st Jain Teacher’s Conference
- 80 attendees in Boston
Member, JCGB Executive Committee
JAINA Director (2 terms)
Pathshala Teacher (over 25 years)
- Currently teaching Level 5B
Writing & Speaking
Author, Jain Way of Life (www.jwol.org)
- Over 2000 books in circulation
Presenter and Team Leader, JAINA/YJA Conventions
- Groundbreaking projects including:
- Tattvarth Sutra: Ancient Scriptures Come Alive
- Comparative Religion
- Essence of Jainism
- Rebranding and Repackaging Jainism
- Discovery of the Soul
- Strengthening of Faith
- Measuring JWOL Progress
Developed branding of the "Jain Elevator Speech”
- A simple way to explain Jainism
Presented "Tattvarth Sutra: Ancient Scriptures Come Alive" at Harvard University
Presented in India, at YJA, and other multiple forums
Haresh Shah
Mid East - Regional VP (States: DC,DE,MD,NJ,PA,VA,WV)
"I see the ever-increasing need for Jain Centers in any given region to interact with each other, increased communication and sharing programs, best practices, and resources. JAINA can be a catalyst for such initiatives."
Education : MBA (Finance) from University of Kansas Electronics Engineer from Mumbai University
Occupation : Self Employed
Goals
l would like to make JAINA a service organization and help become a true representative of all member Jain centers and Jain youth.
Delaware Jain Sangh
Helped found Delaware Jain Sangh in 1999 for 80+ families. Helped Delaware Sangh to become JAINA member. Currently serving as JAINA Director.
Jain Sangh of NJ
Served 10 years as EC Member and Vice President at The Jain Sangh of NJ.
Managed Food committee to serve over 150,000 meals over the years.
Successfully organized and managed 12 YatraTrips and many other projects.
JAINA
JAINA Director since 2005.
Currently serving as JAINA Secretary and as Chairman of the JAINA Membership Committee.
As a Chairman of JAINA Membership Committee Expanded JAINA by making 8 new Jain Centers and with prospects of 8 more in making.
Attended JAINA Conventions since 1999.
For 2007 JAINA Convention, managed Volunteers, assisted various committees including Food, Facility, Programming, and Registration.
Supported, Participated and Donated in various JAINA activities.
Served in JAINA EC as Mid-East Regional VP, From 2011 - 2015
2019 JAINA Convention Board Member.
Youth
Supported JAINA Campus Outreach Committee
Mentoring local Jain college students since 2005 and involved them in temple activities.
Bringing students from campus to temple every weekend.
Actively supported and Volunteered, 2010 YJA convention Hosted by The Jain Sangh of NJ. Helped the youth with convention Location, Food, Transportation, Programming, Scholars, Registration, Souvenir, Logistics, and Security.
Volunteered at 2014 and 2016 YJA Convention.
Self Employed
Owned and operated Retail Businesses and successfully managed for over 34 years with an annual turnover of Millions.
Dr. Deepika K. Dalal
South East - Regional VP (States: AL,AR,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN)
"My goals include a practical use of Anekantvad to bridge the gaps between different faiths. I also want to increase communication between Jain Centers to learn successful approaches to common problems and improve their outlook. I would also like to develop an education model to inspire and motivate young ones to keep our heritage."
Education : Physician M.D., Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Occupation : Associate Professor in Anesthesiology and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Member Association : Jain Center of South Florida
Goals
Practical use of ANEKANTVAD: Bridging the gap between different faith
Communication with different centers to learn various approaches to the common problems at regional Jain centers and improving their outlook
Participate in Jain Digest and E-Flash Editing team (2009-11)
Health: participate in community health related program as first generation reaches to retirement age
Use an education model to inspire and motivate young ones to keep our heritage
Accomplishments
JAINA
Participated in Palitana Medical camp (2009)
Collaborating and participating in health track program as a part of the 2011 JAINA Convention
Visited some Florida Jain Centers, gave a talk at Jain Center of Tempa "Preserving Jain heritage in S. India" (2010)
Active participation in Jain Digest and E-Flash Editing Team (2009-2011)
JAlNA Meeting: Attended most of the direct and Teleconferences. L.A., Siddhachalam, Houston*2 (2009-2011)
Jain Center of South Florida
As a President of JCSF 2007-2009: Actively involved in building Jain center, Shilanyas, etc. Planning for Pratistha. 2009 April Pratistha was performed.
Tampa and Orlando sangh visited our place for a Chaitya Paripati (2010, 2011)
Land was bought during my past presidency of 1997 and Bhumi pujan was performed. Good fund raising was obtained. Due to the change in the law, the land was sold.
New trend in Pratikraman: from 2007, while respecting others' faiths and learning from that we perform pratikraman for 2 days for all faiths.
Education: Organizing Shibir for Children and adults, I have given power point presentation on Namo Ayariyanam, Jambuswamy, Penance, and Scientific and meditation way of Namokar Mantra, Rishabhdev and Simandhar Swamy, Preserving Jain Heritage in South India. Help children to participate in Interfaith program (2009-2011)
Community Services
JCSF Vice Chair Board of Directors and Trustee (2010) and Secretary (2011)
Executive Committee Vice President JCSF (2009) President JCSF - (2007-2008), (1997-1999)
JAINA Director : (1996-Present)
Teaching Special Children: Volunteer in elementary and middle school (1994-2004)
Indian Religious Cultural Center - Vice President (1985), President (1986), Chairman (1987)
Active Participation South Florida Hindu Temple (1986-1992)
Participating in Medical Camp-Mt. Kailash (2004)
Professional
Associate Professor in Anesthesiology/OBGYN (1988-Present)
Medical Director of Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (1989-2006)
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (1981-1988)
Critical Care and Trauma attending at University Of Maryland Hospital, (1979-1981)
Clinical research: Published on Neuromuscular blocks, pulmonary edema and many Recovery Room-related subjects
Manish Mehta
Mid West - Regional VP (States: IA,IL,IN,KS,MI,MN,MO,ND,NE,OH,SD,WI)
"In the next term, I am committed to promoting the Jain Way of Life to mainstream Americans, addressing challenges facing aging Jains, strengthening local Jain Centers and JAINA Director engagement through strategic planning training, and preparing the next generation of Jains to address societal, moral, and ethical dilemmas. "
Education : BS, MS & Ph.D (Industrial Engineering); University of Michigan Business School Executive Program
Occupation :Executive Director of a Manufacturing Research Institute, Ann Arbor, MI
Member Association : Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Goals
Promoting Jain Way of Life to mainstream Americans
Addressing challenges facing aging Jains
Strengthening local Centers and JAINA Director engagement through strategic planning training
Preparing the next generation Jains to address societal, moral and ethical dilemmas
Experience
I am settled in Ann Arbor, MI with my wife and two sons. I have lived/schooled in East Africa, India, Singapore, and the USA. I have volunteered with the Jain Society of Greater Detroit (JAINA Director since 2005), Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North (President 1998-99) and American Red Cross Board (2001-07).
Accomplishments
Organized 3 teleconferences of Midwest Directors; Attended Pratishtha of Cleveland Jain Temple (2010)
Organized visits by JAINA President (2010) and First VP (2011) to Detroit Jain Society
Organizing Chairman of 2009 and 2011 Jain Diaspora Conferences at JAINA Conventions – perform outreach to Jain leaders in 36 countries
Attended 100% JAINA EC Meetings, and 2 Kellogg Long Range Planning Workshops
JAINA Congressional Visit (October 2009) to Washington DC.
Represented JAINA from 2007-2011 at Annual Jaina Studies Workshops at University of London (published event highlights)
Member, Governing Council of International School for Jain Studies
Initiated discussion with Girl Scouts of America to introduce a Jain Badge
Pathshala Teacher for high school students at Detroit Jain Study Class (1999-2010), and Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton in (1985-88)
Udai Jain
South West - Regional VP (States: AZ,CO,NM,OK,TX,UT)
"One of JAINA`s distinctive goal is to provide a forum where, through free inquiry and open discussion, the various lines of Jain thought may intersect with all the forms of knowledge. The organization prides itself on fostering the development of those disciplined habits of mind, body, and spirit that characterize educated, skilled, and free human beings. I will facilitate a concerted effort to further these goals."
Education : Ph.D.
Occupation : Research & Development
Member Association : Jain Society of Toronto (JSOT)
Accomplishments
JAINA
VP Canada (2011-13)
JSOT (Jain Society of Toronto)
President (2002-08) -
Involved in securing government and community funding for new Shikarbandhi Temple in Toronto
Member, Management Committee of JSOT (2013-present)
Community
Secretary/Treasurer of Board of Directors' Committee, Ontario Multifaith Council (2010-12)
Board Member, Ontario Multifaith Council (2010-present)
Member, Peel Education Board (2009)
Professional
Divisional Coordinator, Sustainable Development Committee at Ministry of Revenue Research and Development Division
"My goal is to make JAINA financially independent, increase communications between JAINA and its centers, and increase JAINA's participation at the international and interfaith level. Also, I would like to establish a senior community residence."
Education : B.A.
Occupation : Property Management
Member Association : Jain Society of Toronto, Canada
Goals
Make JAINA Financially independent ( Currently in RED, about $75,000)
Increased communications between JAINA and its centers
Increased JAINA’s participation at the international and interfaith level
Establishment of Senior Community residence
Accomplishments
JAINA
Convener for 2009 Convention. Moved convention from expensive venue to local Jain Center to avoid financial disaster for JAINA and make it affordable for the attendees. In spite of lowering registration fee by 45%, 2009 convention will generate slight profit or at least break even
Jain Digest - Editor in Chief for past 10 years, took the magazine from occasional publication in black and white to colorful voluminous quarterly issues with increased participation from scholars and circulation of 11,000+
President and Trustee of Jain Society of Toronto
Served JAINA for past 12 years in various capacities as Director, Regional Vice President, Secretary, First Vice President, etc.
Social
Presided over AWIC (South East Asian Women’s Organization), helped establish many new centers in Ontario State during my 25 years of services
Founder of Ontario Seniors Club
Chaired 2 Kutchi Conventions. Helped in raising over $40,000 for over 500 attendees each
Fundraising
Raised $50,000+ for PRIDE India (Social Work Agency) to help promote rural under privileged children
Raised $30,000 to purchase breast cancer diagnostic equipment for Nargis Dutt Foundation
Raised $125,000 for Latur Earthquake through telethon
Professional
Managing Real estate portfolio of over 100 million dollars
Supervised mega construction, renovation and sales of real estate
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