About
Hi, I’m Rajiv. I study Nutrition & Dietetics at New York University after graduating from Nassau Community College’s Food & Nutrition program. Before returning to school, I spent years working in finance.
In nutrition.
I study Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU. Before that, I graduated summa cum laude from Nassau Community College’s Food & Nutrition program, where I earned the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, was named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team, served as Secretary of the Student Government Association, and led the Nutrition Club. I’m a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
In the Jain community.
I teach Pathshala and spend a lot of time translating ideas from Jain philosophy into language younger students can actually use. I’m also a Director of JAINA, the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, with involvement in educational initiatives.
From finance.
I spent nearly two decades in finance, at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Barclays, and Mutual of America. Most of it was private client work, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations: fiduciary responsibility, and helping people understand the financial decisions in front of them.
I play Hindustani classical music: keyboard, harmonium, and voice. Trained for years. Have taught.
I spend time with family, in the garden, on the bike.
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