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]. He then went on to study climatology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), working with Susan Solomon on studying chemistry in the lower stratosphere. His interest in hurricanes was reignited when he had the opportunity to work with Professor Kerry Emanuel on the interaction between the lower stratosphere and tropical cyclones. Gilford is passionate about communicating with communities vulnerable to the risks associated with hurricanes and is interested in how these storms can affect people's lives. He has been a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) since his sophomore year of college and has been heavily involved with the organization, even receiving an AMS graduate fellowship for his first year at MIT. He has also participated in AMS's Policy Colloquium, where he had the opportunity to speak with policymakers [2].

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This interview with Daniel Gilford, conducted by Jinny Nathans, AMS archivist, at the Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology conference on April 17th, 2018, provides a detailed account of Gilford's experiences with hurricanes and his subsequent career in meteorology. Gilford recounts his experiences during the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, particularly his encounter with Hurricane Jean, which had a profound impact on him. He discusses his academic journey, from studying meteorology at Florida State University to climatology at MIT, and his research on the interaction between the lower stratosphere and tropical cyclones under the guidance of Professor Kerry Emanuel. Gilford also shares his passion for communicating with communities about the risks posed by hurricanes and his desire to continue working on these problems. He reflects on his involvement with the AMS, including his participation in the AMS Policy Colloquium and his receipt of an AMS graduate fellowship. The interview concludes with Gilford expressing his hope to attend the AMS centennial in Boston in 2020.