Lauren Sánchez Bezos is a pilot, author, and philanthropist. As Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, she works alongside scientists, community leaders, and innovators to protect nature and accelerate climate solutions. She also supports efforts for families and early learning through the Day 1 Families Fund and Bezos Academy. In 2025, Lauren joined an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission. Her debut picture book, The Fly Who Flew to Space, inspired by her experience with dyslexia, became a New York Times bestseller. Earlier in her career, she worked in television news as part of an Emmy Award–winning newsroom. She is most proud to be a mom of three, a mentor to young pilots, and a believer in what curiosity can spark.
