At 13 years old, Jess earned her open water certification in upstate New York, diving alongside her father on a chilly fall afternoon at Lake Skaneateles. Over the next decade, they embarked on countless dive adventures with her father, exploring the vibrant waters of the Caribbean. Jess progressed in diving, achieving certifications in advanced open water, rescue, nitrox, dry suit diving, and freediving level 1.

On the other side of the country, Alex embraced his passion for diving, completing his open water certification in Alaska and then a few years after his instructor certification in California. He transformed his love for diving into a remarkable career, attaining notable achievements as a GUE Tech Diver 2, a GUE Cave Diver 2, a freediving instructor, and an ice rescue instructor. He also became a PADI Course Director and helped run a successful dive shop in Anchorage with his brother. Alex has led inspiring dive trips for diverse groups throughout the US, Mexico, and Egypt.

Together, Alex and Jess represent over three decades of combined diving experience and a shared commitment to creating unforgettable dive experiences.