Jared Ruga is an accomplished producer, director, and creative executive who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with meaningful content that sparks conversation and promotes prosocial agendas. Jared is the proud founder and CEO of Vavani Productions, an ethos-driven media production company that has produced critically acclaimed and internationally distributed projects. His first project, the feature-length documentary QUIET HEROES, premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and went on to win accolades like the Emmy® Award. Jared's expertise also extends into the nonprofit sector, where he has served in various leadership roles, including board member, committee member, and advisor at organizations like Equality Utah and Sundance Institute. Jared has a strong academic background, having earned JD, MBA, and MFA degrees from the University of Utah, and a dual-BA degree and BBA degree magna cum laude from the University of San Diego.