Kara Bodner

Kara Bodner has extensive work experience in various roles. Kara is currently the Director of Marketing at Luma Health since January 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Marketing Manager at Luma Health from April 2021 to January 2023. In this role, Kara was responsible for introducing and leading strategic initiatives to build Luma’s brand, market presence, and customer community. Kara also conceptualized, set standards for, co-wrote, and edited Luma’s digital content as the lead for the content team. Additionally, Kara directed Luma’s public relations strategy and supported demand and growth campaigns.

Before joining Luma Health, Kara worked at Epic from August 2019 to March 2021 as part of the Promotional Communications team. In this role, they worked directly with executives and customer representatives to tell compelling stories about Epic's work to improve healthcare. Kara also served as an editor-in-chief for Epic's public website, where they set direction, recruited talent, and edited content. Kara curated executive summaries of software, interviewed executives, wrote success profiles, and worked on strategic and creative projects under the CEO's direction.

Prior to their role in Promotional Communications at Epic, Kara worked in Technical Communications from June 2015 to August 2019.

Earlier in their career, Kara worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky from August 2014 to May 2015, where they instructed college-level U.S. history. Kara also worked at Lee University as an Academic Support Tutor from January 2011 to December 2012, and as a Faculty Assistant from January 2010 to December 2012.

Kara Bodner received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in American History (United States) and Foreign Relations from Lee University, where they attended from 2009 to 2012. Kara further pursued their education at the University of Kentucky, from 2013 to 2015, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in American History (United States) and Foreign Relations.