Young Leaders Member Spotlight: Sachin Java

Young Leaders Cabinet Member
Sachin Java
Cleveland Clinic

His Favorite…

Lunch Spot: Cedarland @ the Clinic
Local Restaurant: Nighttown, Bar Cento
Radio Station: 91.5, 96.5
Sports Team: MANCHESTER UNITED, Cavs, Browns, Yankees
TV Show: Entourage, Californication
Hangout: Ohio City

ABOUT HIS...
Work:

Research Analyst, Cleveland Clinic, April 11-Present
Research Coordinator, Cleveland Clinic, June 07-March 11
Business Development Associate, Arteriocyte, Inc., August 06-April 07
(Intern) Research Engineer, Depuy, Johnson & Johnson, August 04-August 05 (Co-Op)

Volunteerism:

2011 Cleveland International Film Festival Selection Committee
2009-2010 Group of Aspiring Leaders @ the Cleveland Clinic -Professional Development Chair
2004-2005 Habitat for Humanity

Interests:
Film, Travel, Reading, Networking

Sachin's thoughts on what Cleveland offers young professionals
Due to the smaller community of young professionals as compared to other metropolises it is often easier to make more quality connections in our fair city.

What do members hope to get out of their involvement with Young Leaders?
The mode to satisfy their social, professional development and volunteering needs whilst keeping the ideal of helping out the local Northeast Ohio community.

Why did you join Young Leaders?
I was looking for the possibility to contribute back to the community and what is now my adopted hometown of Cleveland. This opportunity came along and I grasped it.

What is your favorite Young Leaders event and why?
The networking events because they are opportunities to spread the message to professionals in the same age range.

Past Spotlights:
Meet the Young Leaders Co-Chairs

Meet a Young Leader Member - Lauren Rudman

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