Stacy A. Bourne, FAIA, NOMA, is the founding principal of The Bourne Group, LLC, established to drive social change through hurricane-resilient, community-engaged design. With over $50 million in hurricane recovery projects following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, her firm now extends its expertise to the Gulf States. With over 30 years of experience Stacy’s work spans custom homes, disaster recovery, building code reform, and historic restoration. Her early career focused on sustainable design in challenging terrains; later, she led FEMA-funded roof replacement programs and resilience strategies post-disaster. Stacy’s dedication extends beyond practice. A six-term AIA Virgin Islands president, she served on the AIA National Board, chaired the Diversity Council, and was the first Black woman on the board. She also served as Commissioner of the Virgin
Islands Casino Control Commission.
Mentor, educator, and advocate, Stacy sponsors Crit Scholars and supports emerging professionals. She leads Hurricane
Havoc, a platform for disaster preparedness education, and serves on the Tulane School of Architecture Dean’s Advisory
Council.

Stacy holds master's degrees from Tulane and Washington University in St. Louis and was elevated to the AIA College of
Fellows in 2012. Her work continues to champion resilient design, equity, and leadership in architecture.