Rayna Morel

Rayna Morel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (UH Hilo), affiliated with the Humanities Division. She has been teaching at UH Hilo since 2003 and holds an EdD in Professional Practice from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa). Her research focuses on health communication, indigenous studies, and educational practices. She received the UH Hilo Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, reflecting her commitment to pedagogy.

Dr. Morel’s educational background includes a BA in Communication from UH Hilo, an MA in Speech from UH Mānoa, and an Education Doctorate in Professional Practice from UH Mānoa (2017).

Her work bridges academic and applied contexts, emphasizing culturally responsive communication strategies. No specific articles are listed in the provided text, but her research areas suggest engagement with interdisciplinary topics in communication studies.