Stuart is actively involved in hurricane research and education as an engineering PhD Student at Louisiana State University and can often be found investigating damage following storms. Stuart has visited many schools to educate students on hurricanes and recently presented and served on a panel at the first Hurricane Engineering conference this October. Stuart has lived in the hurricane-prone states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area as he contributes to a hurricane-related project for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

John is an accomplished consultant and successful entrepreneur. His background in community relations will help Hurricakes establish our hurricane outreach and further our mission. He is a graduate of the Louisiana State University Flores MBA program and has resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana since he was 10 years old.

Jay is an author, producer, radio show host, chef and entrepreneur. His expertise as a culinary critic and advocate will help Hurricakes grow into a successful business while raising money for hurricane relief. He holds a graduate degree from Louisiana State University in Political Science and has lived in the hurricane-prone states of Texas and Louisiana.

Lexi contributed significantly to the initial branding of Hurricakes and spent countless hours helping with the project. She is a graduate of the Louisiana State University Flores MBA Program where she concentrated in marketing and entrepreneurship. Lexi is a life-long resident of southeastern Louisiana and currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Russell helped Hurricakes win the Student Division of the 2009 Mississippi Technology Alliance Business Plan Competition. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received degrees in marketing and management. Russell currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi.