My Biography

Dr. Raquel Suro serves as METI’s Technical Services Coordinator, providing program management and technical expertise in support of the USDA-FS National Forest System agency-wide contract. Since 2013, she has served in several roles including, Natural Resources Deputy Director, Deputy Program Manager for the Ecosystem Management Program, and Ecosystem Management Coordination and Director for the Emerging Science and Technology Institute. Her diverse education, teaching background, and experiences give her a comprehensive understanding of natural resource management, with extensive experience in biological and environmental science, management, conservation of natural resources, immunology, air quality, GIS, statistical analysis, training, and policy. Raquel holds a Ph.D. in Pathobiology from The University of Texas, an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management of Natural Resources from the Universidad Ana G. Méndez, and a B.A. in Geography from the Universidad de Puerto Rico.