E Ciszek

E Ciszek is an Associate Professor at the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, University of Texas at Austin, where their work bridges academic research and practical applications in strategic communication.

Dr. Ciszek earned a Ph.D. in Communication & Society from the University of Oregon, School of Journalism & Communication in 2014, laying the foundation for their interdisciplinary approach to marginalized communities.

Their research critically examines power dynamics in public relations through frameworks of queer theory and social justice, with concentrated focus on LGBTQ populations in health communication contexts. As a leader in strategic communication research for hard-to-reach groups, they combine theoretical rigor with empirical methods to amplify voices historically excluded from mainstream discourse.

Dr. Ciszek's publications appear in premier communication journals including New Media & Society, Journal of Communication, and Social Media & Society, demonstrating consistent impact in digital and health communication scholarship.

Prior professional experience in advertising, public relations, and LGBTQ media informs their collaborative work with corporations and nonprofits on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, translating academic insights into actionable organizational strategies.