(Emailed on May 12, 2023)

We are delighted to announce the exciting addition of Dr. Choonghyoung "Alexis" Lee to our esteemed faculty! Beginning in the fall of 2023, Dr. Lee will join the California State University, Monterey Bay Sustainable Hospitality Management program, enriching our academic community with her vast knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration, specializing in Hospitality and Tourism Management, from Oklahoma State University. Her groundbreaking research on the use of voluntary solitude as a recovery strategy for hotel managers coping with work stress has gained significant recognition within the field.

Dr. Lee's research primarily focuses on sustainable hospitality operations management, sustainable food and beverage management, as well as issues and ethics in sustainable hospitality management. Her insightful contributions have been published in leading journals, and she is actively working on several manuscripts aimed at reputable publications, further advancing industry knowledge. She firmly believes in expanding theoretical knowledge in organizational behavior within the hospitality industry and providing valuable insights to industry professionals. Moreover, she strives to incorporate her research findings into the classroom, equipping students with practical and field-relevant knowledge while fostering critical-thinking skills.

In addition to her remarkable research achievements, Dr. Lee possesses invaluable practical experience in the hospitality industry. As a Graduate Teaching Associate, she taught courses such as Lodging Property Management, Hospitality Industry Human Resource Management, Purchasing for Food Service, and Mechanical Equipment and Facility Management. Her expertise and industry insights have also made her a highly sought-after guest lecturer. 

Dr. Lee has extensive hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as a barista, manager, and member of the barista exam judging panel in South Korea for over nine years. Her diverse roles within the industry have provided her with valuable insights into recruitment, staff training, sales, marketing, menu development, and operations management.