Suhad Turayhi was born and raised in Baghdad. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Art, University of Baghdad with a Bachelor of Art in Design in 1976. After graduation, she worked at the Iraqi National Museum and was later sent to work at the archeological site of ancient Babylon.There she was immersed in Iraqi antiquities and history.

To advance her studies, she migrated to Chicago. In 1980, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Suhad became a fully licensed interior designer with National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification in 1987.

Suhad participated in an annual collective art exhibit and Solo Exhibits.  She is member of the Buffalo Arts Guild League and Long Grove Arts League.