Daniel Gilford is an atmospheric scientist who has had a lifelong fascination with the power and impact of hurricanes. His interest in meteorology was sparked by his personal experiences with hurricanes in Florida during the 2004 hurricane season, when he was just fifteen years old. He vividly recalls the awe-inspiring power of Hurricane Jean, which caused a tree to crash down near his home. Gilford pursued his interest in meteorology at Florida State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree [3].

Dr. Nadia Bloemendaal is a hurricane researcher and a professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She specializes in tropical meteorology, particularly in the areas of hurricane formation and intensity change. Dr. Bloemendaal earned her Ph.D. in atmospheric science from the University of Miami in 2011. Her research focuses on understanding the physical processes that control hurricane intensity, including the role of air-sea interactions, convection, and atmospheric dynamics.

Gary Lackmann is a professor at North Carolina State University in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Additionally, Lackmann is Editor in Chief of the journal Weather and Forecasting. His research interests include the prediction of severe storm events, improved numerical models and how diabatic processes impact storm dynamics. Lackmann holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY).

George Kiladis is a renowned atmospheric scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of tropical meteorology. Born and raised in the Boston area, Kiladis developed a love for science at a young age, with a particular interest in astronomy and weather phenomena. His fascination with the stars and the weather was further fueled by the occurrence of Hurricane Donna in the early 1960s. Kiladis attended high school in Somerville, where he took advanced courses in physics, math, and Fortran programming, which was quite unusual at the time.

Mark Guishard is a meteorologist who currently serves as the Director of the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS), a division of the Government of Bermuda's Ministry of National Security.

Jack May is an aviation meteorologist who has worked at the NOAA Aviation Weather Center and in the private sector. He is an expert in aviation weather forecasting and has contributed significantly to the development of aviation weather products and services. May is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in meteorology. He has worked for the NOAA Aviation Weather Center for over 30 years and has held several positions, including Branch Chief of the Analysis and Observations Branch and Deputy Chief of the Aviation Services Branch.

Chet Ropelewski is a meteorologist who began his career in an unconventional way. Unlike many of his peers who developed an interest in meteorology from a young age, Ropelewski's initial interest was in geology and geophysics. He pursued a bachelor's degree in physics, which he completed in June 1964. However, he soon realized that he did not enjoy modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics. Ropelewski's career path took a turn when he received a draft letter from his draft board shortly after his graduation.

Kevin Kloesel is a meteorologist with a unique career trajectory that intersects his passion for sports, particularly baseball, with his aptitude for meteorology. Kloesel's interest in meteorology was sparked during his youth when he noticed the impact of weather on his beloved baseball games. He attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate studies, initially focusing on engineering due to a scholarship. However, he discovered classes in meteorology and found them to be right up his alley. A faculty member, Dr.

Ron Holle is a well-known lightning safety specialist who has spent over 45 years studying lightning and its effects. He is considered one of the leading experts in the field of lightning safety and has authored numerous articles and papers on the subject. Holle received his Bachelor's degree in meteorology from Florida State University and his Master's degree in atmospheric science from the University of Arizona.

Todd Glickman is a former editor of the Glossary Second Edition and a pioneer in the field of meteorology. He started his career as a radio broadcaster for Weather Services Corporation in Bedford, Massachusetts in the late 1970s. Glickman was one of the first employees of WSI Corporation, a company founded in 1979 with the mission of transforming raw National Weather Service information into value-added products for meteorologists.