Courtney Suess-Raeisinafchi

Courtney Suess-Raeisinafchi is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. She is part of Texas A&M AgriLife, contributing to AgriLife Extension Service, AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Forest Service, and the AgriLife Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab. Her expertise spans hospitality design, sustainable development, and healthcare facility planning.

Education:

• B.I.A. in Fine Arts (Architecture/Interior Architecture) from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
• M.H.A. in Hospitality Administration (University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Singapore)
• Current M.S. candidate in Architecture Studies (University of Texas at Austin)

Research Focus: Courtney’s work integrates hospitality management with sustainable practices, medical tourism strategies, and environmental policy. She explores innovative approaches to facility development in healthcare and tourism sectors, emphasizing operational efficiency and ecological responsibility.

Affiliations & Activities: Engaged with AgriLife’s multidisciplinary teams to address challenges in agricultural and life sciences through applied research and extension programs.