Paul Oestreicher, PhD, is a strategic communications, public affairs, and public policy adviser with experience across corporate, agency, academic, and consulting roles. He counsels leaders on reputation, crisis management, thought leadership, organizational communication, and public accountability, with a particular focus on trust, leadership, healthcare, science, ethics, and change.

He previously taught in New York University’s graduate program in public relations and corporate communication, where he taught strategic communication, research, and communication ethics, law, and regulation. He received NYU’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He is the author of Camelot, Inc.: Leadership and Management Insights from King Arthur and the Round Table.

Oestreicher brings a multidisciplinary background to his work, including a PhD in nutritional sciences, postdoctoral experience in pharmacology, and senior communications roles in complex, high-stakes environments.