Javier is a third-year at The Ohio State University majoring in Moving-Image Production and the Digital Storyteller at The PAST Foundation. Also known as the Digital Auteur at The PAST Foundation, Javier uses his skills in digital media to share PAST mission and vision with the world.

Javier enjoys watching films, music, and photography in his free time. Outside of PAST, Javier, with his friend's help, created “Demise” to foster creative collaboration and promote local artists of different forms, emphasizing social justice. Demise is a creative collective that uses film to document and highlight artists creating a difference in the Columbus, Ohio community.

Expected to graduate in 2025, Javier plans to use his knowledge of film and experience at PAST to continue to impact his community through the digital arts.

Email: jcruz@pastfoundation.org | Website: https://www.javicruzz.com/