Hazel Elif Guler, Ph.D. | Writer, Educator, Consultant - Hazel Elif Guler, Ph.D.

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Dr. Hazel Elif Guler

As an award-winning writer, educator, and consultant, I bring over 15 years of experience in strategic communication, teaching, research, and program leadership. With a doctorate in English (specializing in Rhetoric), a master's in Professional Writing, and a bachelor's in International Relations, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. By combining strategic insight, creative problem-solving, and intercultural expertise, I help individuals, organizations, and communities communicate their stories effectively, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals with clarity and impact. Whether it's crafting messages that bridge cultural divides, designing forward-thinking communication strategies, or delivering impactful storytelling, I provide tailored solutions that create meaningful results.

I provide services in the following areas:
⭐ Strategic Communication
⭐ Education, Career, and Life Design
⭐ Narrative Strategy and Storytelling
⭐ Workshop Development and Facilitation
⭐ Instructional Design and Curriculum Development

With extensive experience across cultural contexts and an intuitive grasp of emerging trends, I design content, workshops, and training programs that inspire, educate, and engage. My guidance consistently help drive outcomes that surpass expectations.

Career Highlights

Directed a Professional Writing Program, enhancing digital literacy and workplace communication for 1,000+ students through innovative curricula, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, and outreach.
Designed and taught over 120 in-person and online courses, equipping thousands with multimodal communication skills.
Guided 50+ student projects to journal publication or public presentation.
Supported successful job placements in government, industry, and academia.
Delivered presentations, led workshops, and organized activities at 40+ international events.
Published research in leading journals and anthologies.
Served on numerous advisory committees, shaping policies and programs through strategic insights.
Earned multiple awards for teaching, research, and service excellence.
Promoted to Associate Professor with tenure at a Virginia public university in 2020.

For more details, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, 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.

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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