Ari Vared

Ari Vared is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership, management, and strategic consulting across various sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director for California Youth & Camping at the Union for Reform Judaism since June 2019, Ari focuses on enhancing engagement and capacity building for youth and immersive programs. Previous roles include Vice President and Senior Director of Product at CyberPolicy and CoverHound, where Ari contributed to cybersecurity and insurance services. Ari’s career also features significant positions at URJ Camp Newman, emphasizing fundraising and operational management, as well as entrepreneurial experience as Managing Partner of University Trucking Inc. and involvement with the Washington University Student Entrepreneurial Program. Ari holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's degree in Business from Washington University in St. Louis.