Meet the Team

Alexandra Cousteau -- Founder and President of Blue Legacy International -- National Geographic Emerging Explorer Alexandra Cousteau is a water baby of the first order. She was taught to dive by her grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau at aged seven, and was taken on her first expedition, to Easter Island, when she was four months old by her mother Jan and late father Philippe Cousteau, Sr. The ocean was practically a family member in her upbringing and the entire globe was her crib.

Jonathan Smith -- Chief Executive Officer -- At age 31, Jonathan Smith has the bio of an innovator and entrepreneur twice his age, at least. Through Blue Legacy, he applies his expertise in cause marketing, message management and grassroots advocacy to the global conversation about water.

Anne Sasso -- Project Manager and Partnership Liaison -- Anne joins the Blue Legacy team from Dallas, Texas, where she worked as an interior designer for high profile hotels, restaurants and corporations. Her dedication and eye for detail give Anne a superior edge in brand development, customer interaction and design presentation. 

Stephanie Stroud -- Program Coordinator -- Hailing from Michigan, Stephanie is both a farm girl and avid sailor. Her passion for culture, sustainability and education has taken her around the globe, most recently to New Zealand where she did volunteer conservation work and to Italy where she taught English.