Directories

Dina Marie V. Zemke, Ph.D., CHE, RPA

Dina Zemke has worked in a variety of positions, including property operations for Hilton Hotels, sales with the Otis Elevator Company, and events and volunteer management with the American Cancer Society. Her research interests focus on atmospherics, or the effects of the physical environment on peoples’ behavior, as well as facilities planning, design, and management. She has authored several articles in academic journals, such as Building Research & Information, the International Journal of Hospitality Management, Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly, and the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. She also co-authored a textbook on hospitality facilities management with Dr. Thomas Jones, UNLV.

Zemke holds degrees from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration (B.S.), the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota (M.B.A.), and the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Ph.D.). She also holds the Real Property Administrator designation through the Building Owners and Managers Institute. Prior to returning to UNLV, Zemke served on the faculty at the University of New Hampshire, Cornell University, and Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte.