I am Julianna N. Porche, a seasoned trainer and public speaker with extensive experience delivering Medicaid policy training and adult education programs. I design engaging seminars, webinars, and hands-on classes, translating complex guidelines into clear actions for staff across state agencies. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments. Beyond training, I write, photograph, and produce content across multiple platforms. I lead with integrity, mentor others through Toastmasters leadership roles, and enjoy helping people grow—whether through education, storytelling, or community service.

Julianna N. Porche

I am Julianna N. Porche, a seasoned trainer and public speaker with extensive experience delivering Medicaid policy training and adult education programs. I design engaging seminars, webinars, and hands-on classes, translating complex guidelines into clear actions for staff across state agencies. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments. Beyond training, I write, photograph, and produce content across multiple platforms. I lead with integrity, mentor others through Toastmasters leadership roles, and enjoy helping people grow—whether through education, storytelling, or community service.

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I am Julianna N. Porche, a seasoned trainer and public speaker with extensive experience delivering Medicaid policy training and adult education programs. I design engaging seminars, webinars, and hands-on classes, translating complex guidelines into clear actions for staff across state agencies. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments.

Beyond training, I write, photograph, and produce content across multiple platforms. I lead with integrity, mentor others through Toastmasters leadership roles, and enjoy helping people grow—whether through education, storytelling, or community service.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Policy Training Coordinator at UNOLafayette
April 1, 2024 - Present
Conducts Long Term Care and General Medicaid policy training with hands-on classroom experience for the Medicaid and Application Center staff through seminars and classes pertaining to Medicaid policies and procedures. Develops and trains seminars and online courses; presents special topics as requested by State officials; maintains training materials reflecting current policy; secures venues and handles setup/teardown; travel as needed.
Learner Facilitator at South Louisiana Community College
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Developed and implemented lessons and plans for Adult Education learners to help obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video, and internet tools. Communicated progress and next steps with students and families; specialized in youth; assisted with post-graduation plans and ceremony logistics; fostered strong relationships with graduates.
Customer Support Agent/Fraud at Waitr Inc/ Bitesquad
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Provided customer service via telephone, email, and chat; supported diners, restaurants, and drivers; coordinated with dispatchers and partner teams; flagged and investigated fraudulent activity on orders and accounts; contributed to additional projects as needed.
Delivery Driver at Waitr/Grubhub/Uber Eats/Door Dash/Instacart
December 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024
Delivered food and items to customers promptly; ensured orders were complete; built rapport with restaurant staff and customers; mentored new drivers.
Life Insurance Agent at Senior Life Insurance Company
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Licensed insurance agent; followed leads through door-to-door and phone; assisted clients and families aged 0-85 in understanding life and burial insurance.
Adjunct Instructor at South Louisiana Community College
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed students to help obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma; assisted in post-graduation plans and ceremony logistics.
Adult Education Instructor at Goodwill Industries of Acadiana
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2018
Planned and delivered instruction to high school age to adult students for HSE; created educational videos and PowerPoint presentations; supported job preparation and connections.
Teacher, Elementary at Lafayette Parish School Board
April 1, 2005 - July 1, 2011
Implemented curriculum-based instruction; adapted curriculum for students with special needs; produced end-of-year media and yearbook contributions.
Photographer at Olan Mills
October 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Photographed and sold portraits in a studio setting.
Producer/Director at Comcast Broadcasting
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2004
Produced, directed, and edited cable talk shows; managed camera and audio for remote shoots; created ads for public access television.
Video Editor at KTEN
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2002
Wrote, produced, edited, and aired video for daily newscasts; created promotional videos.
Video Editor / Master Control Operator / Director at KLFY
April 1, 2001 - September 1, 2001
Directed weekend newscasts and edited video for weekly newscasts.
Video Editor / Asst. Assignment Editor at KATC
November 1, 1999 - April 1, 2001
Wrote and edited videos for morning and evening newscasts; assigned news stories to reporters and anchors.
Disc Jockey / Board Operator at Various radio stations
October 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
On-air talent; broadcast and ran remote events.

Education

Leadership Academy at SCS CPTP Leadership Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Teaching Certification: Grades 1-12 at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism Broadcast at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Toastmasters Humorous Champion
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Enumerator for U.S. Census 2020
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Toastmasters – President, Lafayette Toastmasters #2678
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Toastmasters – Vice President Membership, Lafayette Toastmasters
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Toastmasters – Vice President Membership, Evangeline Toastmasters
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Toastmasters – President, Slightly Advanced Toastmasters
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Published Author (children's book and short stories)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services