The Faces Behind
Young Jain Professionals

Meet the dedicated leaders and volunteers behind Young Jain Professionals (YJP). Our team works tirelessly to empower and connect Jain professionals across North America, fostering personal growth, professional success, and a strong sense of community. Together, we strive to uphold Jain values while creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and service.

OUR CO-CHAIRS

Mannan Mehta

Co-Chair
Jai Jinendra! Mannan is excited to be leading the Young Jain Professionals organization to new heights in 2025. Based in New York City, he works as a financial consultant for EY LLP by day, and is an aspiring lawyer. In his free time, Mannan loves staying active, reading, learning, and meeting new people. He is also an avid Formula 1 fan.
Jai Jinendra! Mannan is excited to be leading the Young Jain Professionals organization to new heights in 2025.
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Apurva Talsania

Co-Chair
Apurva Talsania is a business banking expert serving high net-worth business owners. He brings 20+ years of North American banking experience in underwriting and approving complex personal, business, commercial lending, and credit risk management.
Apurva Talsania is a business banking expert serving high net-worth business owners.
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OUR DIRECTORS

Ronak Jain

Director of Finance
Ronak Jain is joining Young Jain Professionals as the Director of Finance. He is based out of Toronto, Canada and currently works in Finance at Walmart. He graduated from the University of Toronto (Harvard of the North!) in 2020 with a degree in Economics. In his free time, when the weather permits, he likes to go hiking and be with nature.
Ronak Jain is joining Young Jain Professionals as the Director of Finance. He is based out of Toronto, Canada and currently works in Finance at Walmart.
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Priyank Chheda

Director of Education
Priyank Chheda works at McKinsey & Company and brings experience from over 10 countries, driving transformative changes in strategy, operations, and revenue growth. As Director of Education on the YJP board, he leads initiatives to empower members through learning and development.
Priyank Chheda works at McKinsey & Company and brings experience from over 10 countries, driving transformative changes in strategy, operations, and revenue growth.
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Shikha Kothari

Director of Events
Shikha Kothari, the new Director of Events for YJP’s 2025-2026 fiscal year, is a Biomedical Informatics Data Scientist at Stanford Health Care. She develops research-ready datasets to enhance clinical trials and patient care. Having previously served as Director of Communications and local representative, Shikha is passionate about Jainism, healthcare, tech, and dancing.
Shikha Kothari, the new Director of Events for YJP’s 2025-2026 fiscal year, is a Biomedical Informatics Data Scientist at Stanford Health Care.
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Bhuvish Mehta

Director of Fundraising
Bhuvish Mehta previously worked as an early stage investor in food, ag, climates. He is the co-founder of One Venture Studio that helps early stage startups with tech, design, go-to-market and venture capital advisory. He serves as the Director of Fundraising & external relations and wishes to support every young jain professional
Bhuvish Mehta previously worked as an early stage investor in food, ag, climates. He is the co-founder of One Venture Studio that helps early stage startups with tech,
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Aashwita Shah

Director of Technology
Aashwita Shah, with 15+ years of experience in automotive and defense, is the founder of a tech firm specializing in SaaS, mobile apps, and web development. She mentors young professionals in the Jain community and actively volunteers with YJP Canada and local Jain Temples in Ontario.
Aashwita Shah, with 15+ years of experience in automotive and defense, is the founder of a tech firm specializing in SaaS, mobile apps, and web development.
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Brinal Bheda

Director of Marketing
Brinal Bheda is a proficient Senior Software Engineer with four years of experience in the IT industry. She pursued her Master of Science degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California and is currently based in Chicago, USA.
Brinal Bheda is a proficient Senior Software Engineer with four years of experience in the IT industry.
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YJP Chapter Locator: Find Your Local YJP Community

YJP has 17 chapters (and counting) across the US and Canada! Find your nearest chapter and get in touch with your regional rep to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved.
Vancouver, BC
Het Shah
het.shah@yjp.jaina.org
Calgary, AB
Roopali Jain
roopali.jain@yjp.jaina.org
San FRANCISCO
Deepam Jain
deepam.jain@yjp.jaina.org
San Jose, CA
Sanya Jain
sanya.jain@yjp.jaina.org
San Diego, CA
Rishab Shah
rishab.shah@yjp.jaina.org
Dallas, TX
Vivek Jain
vivek.jain@yjp.jaina.org
Dallas, TX
Vivek Jain
vivek.jain@yjp.jaina.org
Houston, TX
Trishla Parakh
trishla.parakh@yjp.jaina.org
Chicago, IL
Shailee Sheth
shailee.sheth@yjp.jaina.org
Brampton, Ontario
Harsh Shah
harsh.shah@yjp.jaina.org
Toronto East, Ontario
Palak Kothari
palak.kothari@yjp.jaina.org
Toronto West, Ontario
Ayushi Pagaria
ayushi.pagaria@yjp.jaina.org
MONTREAL, QC
Vidhi Patira
vidhi.patira@yjp.jaina.org
Kitchener, Ontario
Simran Chopra
simran.chopra@yjp.jaina.org
Boston, MA
Aarthy Shah
aarthy.shah@yjp.jaina.org
New York, NY
Ronak Domadia
ronak.domadia@yjp.jaina.org
Jersey City, NJ
Sharli Gelda
sharli.gelda@yjp.jaina.org
Research Triangle, NC
Shrenuj Gandhi
shrenuj.gandhi@yjp.jaina.org
Edison, NJ
Jigar Mehta
jigar.mehta@yjp.jaina.org

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