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Dr. Hazel Elif Guler
As an award-winning writer and educator with over 15 years in consulting, teaching, research, and program leadership, I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of words. I hold a PhD in English, specializing in Rhetoric and Professional Writing, as well as a BA in International Relations. My multidisciplinary and international background informs my innovative approach to crafting high-impact narratives—whether in educational content, cinematic stories, or promotional materials—that resonate with diverse audiences and bridge cultural divides.
Currently, I offer contract consulting tailored to diverse professional needs, including content development, stakeholder communications, and global event representation. My expertise supports businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions in refining their communication strategies, optimizing internal policies, and enhancing public-facing documents. I also coach professionals seeking to advance their careers, strengthen their writing skills, or navigate academia.
Additionally, I lead workshops and teach online courses in rhetoric, writing strategies, and professional communication. With a strong interest in cinematic storytelling, I am also developing action-packed narratives inspired by global cultures. My content solutions and professional development workshops empower clients with valuable intercultural insight and trend foresight. Fluent in English and Turkish, I offer bilingual services in a worldwide hybrid format.
In my previous role as an Associate Professor and Director of a Professional Writing Program, I oversaw a curriculum that impacted over 1,000 students across disciplines, fostering skills in rhetorical analysis, audience-centered communication, workplace communication, and digital literacy. I expanded the program’s reach and visibility through personalized mentoring, strategic curriculum planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and promotional initiatives, including social media strategy and digital branding to boost engagement and enrollment.
Over my career, I designed and taught over 120 courses—both in-person and online—in rhetoric, writing, and multimodal communication, equipping thousands of students with skills in content analysis and production across various platforms. I have been privileged to mentor over 50 student projects to journal publications or public presentations, and many of my students have launched successful careers in government, industry, and academia.
My global professional engagement spans over 40 international events, where I have presented research, led workshops, and organized activities. My academic contributions extend to research and publications in cultural rhetoric, women's studies, and online writing pedagogy, published in major peer-reviewed journals and anthologies. I have served on numerous university and national advisory committees, offering strategic insights to shape policies and programs.
Recognized for excellence in annual performance reviews, I achieved tenure at a Virginia public university in 2020 and received milestone awards for my service to the Commonwealth, along with additional awards for teaching and writing excellence. For more details about my work, please visit my LinkedIn profile.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, baking, cinema, theater, photography, hiking, and traveling. I have lived in Turkey and the USA, and have traveled widely across Europe, with many more destinations on my list.
📧 Let’s connect to explore collaboration opportunities in educational initiatives, cross-cultural storytelling, or strategic communication: [email protected]
Currently, I offer contract consulting tailored to diverse professional needs, including content development, stakeholder communications, and global event representation. My expertise supports businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions in refining their communication strategies, optimizing internal policies, and enhancing public-facing documents. I also coach professionals seeking to advance their careers, strengthen their writing skills, or navigate academia.
Additionally, I lead workshops and teach online courses in rhetoric, writing strategies, and professional communication. With a strong interest in cinematic storytelling, I am also developing action-packed narratives inspired by global cultures. My content solutions and professional development workshops empower clients with valuable intercultural insight and trend foresight. Fluent in English and Turkish, I offer bilingual services in a worldwide hybrid format.
In my previous role as an Associate Professor and Director of a Professional Writing Program, I oversaw a curriculum that impacted over 1,000 students across disciplines, fostering skills in rhetorical analysis, audience-centered communication, workplace communication, and digital literacy. I expanded the program’s reach and visibility through personalized mentoring, strategic curriculum planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and promotional initiatives, including social media strategy and digital branding to boost engagement and enrollment.
Over my career, I designed and taught over 120 courses—both in-person and online—in rhetoric, writing, and multimodal communication, equipping thousands of students with skills in content analysis and production across various platforms. I have been privileged to mentor over 50 student projects to journal publications or public presentations, and many of my students have launched successful careers in government, industry, and academia.
My global professional engagement spans over 40 international events, where I have presented research, led workshops, and organized activities. My academic contributions extend to research and publications in cultural rhetoric, women's studies, and online writing pedagogy, published in major peer-reviewed journals and anthologies. I have served on numerous university and national advisory committees, offering strategic insights to shape policies and programs.
Recognized for excellence in annual performance reviews, I achieved tenure at a Virginia public university in 2020 and received milestone awards for my service to the Commonwealth, along with additional awards for teaching and writing excellence. For more details about my work, please visit my LinkedIn profile.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, baking, cinema, theater, photography, hiking, and traveling. I have lived in Turkey and the USA, and have traveled widely across Europe, with many more destinations on my list.
📧 Let’s connect to explore collaboration opportunities in educational initiatives, cross-cultural storytelling, or strategic communication: [email protected]
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
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