E. Ciszek’s research, teaching and service are closely tied to commitments of advocacy and social change in public relations and strategic communication.
Ciszek’s research engages in theoretically and empirically rigorous work, engaging with hard-to-reach populations and hard-to-study publics, publics that are historically marginalized and vulnerable and difficult to represent. They are a leader in strategic communication on LGBTQ research and queer theories and their work has received national and international recognition. Ciszek’s research appears in top communication journals such as New Media & Society, Journal of Communication and Social Media & Society, top public relations journals including Public Relations Review, Journal of Public Relations Research, and International Journal of Strategic Communication. Ciszek
Additionally, Ciszek works with organization and corporations to move the needle on diversity, equity and inclusion, incorporating their research to provide actionable recommendations for teams. Their research closes the loop by engaging with practitioners and professional communities who can use their research.
Before launching their academic career, Ciszek worked in advertising and public relations. Additionally, they have worked in strategic analytics, market research and contributed to LGBTQ newspapers and magazines. As someone with professional experience in strategic communication working with nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, Ciszek recognized the lack of diversity and representation that often characterizes the fields of public relations and advertising. Through their research and teaching, Ciszek is committed to making a space for marginalized voices and perspectives that have historically been written out of research.
Dr. Ciszek is open and eager to work with graduate students. Ciszek is accepting advisees and serving on graduate committees.
Dr. Ciszek also works with corporations, non-profits and governmental agencies to provide workshops, trainings, organizational development and campaign strategy on subjects including LGBTQ competency, gender identity and transgender affirming communication, and organizational issues pertaining to sexuality and gender.
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