In a world driven by automation and information overload, what makes human expertise irreplaceable? Rhetorical discernment—the ability to read between the lines, anticipate reactions, and ensure every message lands with precision—turning ideas into influence and driving action.
That’s where I come in.
I’m a PhD-trained rhetoric expert with 20+ years of experience helping people and organizations communicate with clarity, creativity, and impact.
As an award-winning writer, educator, and consultant, I bridge analytical rigor and creative expression to:
Educate future generations on the power (and pitfalls) of language, equipping them to navigate its complexities with intention.
Empower professionals with strategic communication tools for education, career, and life design.
Craft stories that blend visual, musical, and narrative artistry to explore the human condition and connect global audiences.
Ways We Can Work Together
🎯 Curriculum & Workshop Development: Transformative learning experiences for academic, corporate, and professional settings—from single workshops to full curricula (in-person or online). 🎯 Education, Career & Life Design: One-on-one consulting to support clarity, direction, and purpose in education, career, and transitions.
🎯 Narrative Strategy & Storytelling: Collaboration on fiction, screenplays, and script consulting to craft emotionally resonant, high-impact narratives.
🎯 Strategic Communication & Messaging: Audience-driven content that turns complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
Why Work With Me
🌍 Intercultural Insight: Having lived, taught, and collaborated across cultures, I bring a deep understanding of diverse perspectives—ensuring communication is both context-sensitive and globally resonant.
🔍 Narrative Foresight: I'm a natural trendspotter with an uncanny ability to anticipate the stories, themes, and conversations that are about to capture the world’s attention—helping clients stay ahead of the curve and connect more powerfully with their audiences.
✔ Designed & taught 120+ courses (in-person & online), impacting thousands of students worldwide. ✔ Directed an academic program that equipped 1,000+ students with professional communication skills. ✔ Guided numerous student projects to journal publication or public presentation. ✔ Presented & facilitated workshops at 40+ conferences and industry events. ✔ Served as Associate Editor for a landmark volume on digital pedagogy. ✔ Published 10+ essays in leading peer-reviewed journals and anthologies. ✔ Led academic committees and organizations, shaping institutional policies and programs. ✔ Earned tenure with a promotion to Associate Professor at a Virginia public university in 2020.
Ready to Turn Ideas into Influence? Let's connect!
Rhetoric is a mode of altering reality, not by the direct application of energy to objects, but by the creation of discourse which changes reality through the mediation of thought and action. ~ Lloyd Bitzer