Hi, I’m Paula Poda, a communications and content marketing professional focused on making health insurance easier to understand. I specialize in translating ACA provisions and compliance updates into clear, actionable guidance for members and employer sponsors, delivering information through emails, web pages, blog posts, and PDFs. I take pride in turning complex topics into user-friendly content that supports better decision-making and cost savings. I’m a creative, organized communicator who thrives on collaboration and turning ideas into practical solutions. From supporting a major anniversary celebration to launching onboarding system guides, I enjoy solving internal and external communications challenges with crisp writing, thoughtful design, and a strategic mindset.

Paula Poda

Hi, I’m Paula Poda, a communications and content marketing professional focused on making health insurance easier to understand. I specialize in translating ACA provisions and compliance updates into clear, actionable guidance for members and employer sponsors, delivering information through emails, web pages, blog posts, and PDFs. I take pride in turning complex topics into user-friendly content that supports better decision-making and cost savings. I’m a creative, organized communicator who thrives on collaboration and turning ideas into practical solutions. From supporting a major anniversary celebration to launching onboarding system guides, I enjoy solving internal and external communications challenges with crisp writing, thoughtful design, and a strategic mindset.

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Hi, I’m Paula Poda, a communications and content marketing professional focused on making health insurance easier to understand. I specialize in translating ACA provisions and compliance updates into clear, actionable guidance for members and employer sponsors, delivering information through emails, web pages, blog posts, and PDFs. I take pride in turning complex topics into user-friendly content that supports better decision-making and cost savings.

I’m a creative, organized communicator who thrives on collaboration and turning ideas into practical solutions. From supporting a major anniversary celebration to launching onboarding system guides, I enjoy solving internal and external communications challenges with crisp writing, thoughtful design, and a strategic mindset.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Director at Trustmark
May 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Led communications for Trustmark's Lake Forest office, managing internal and external communications for members and employer sponsors of self-funded health plans. Coordinated Small Business Benefits communications since 2017, including underwriting/onboarding system guides and ACA/compliance updates; produced emails, web content, blog posts, and PDFs. Also oversaw corporate communications (2007-2016) delivering ACA communications for two divisions; helped plan Trustmark’s 100th anniversary in 2013 with a retro-themed time machine, period prints, and Ford Model T photo opportunities.
Corporate Communications at Trustmark
December 31, 2016 - October 25, 2025
Delivered electronic communications for a third-party administrator and sister company; provided ACA communications for two divisions within Trustmark; supported anniversary celebration planning for the 100th year in 2013.

Education

at University of Missouri - Columbia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1983

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment