Ilana Bodker

Corporate Communications & Content Strategist

About Me

Hi, I’m Ilana. I help organizations communicate with clarity, whether the audience is employees, customers, or the C-suite.

I bring 10 years of experience across fintech, education, nonprofits, and agencies, with a focus on internal communications systems, executive ghostwriting, and brand storytelling. I turn complex or technical information into clear, credible messaging that people can understand and act on.

If you need communications that are strategic, human, and impossible to ignore, reach me at ibodker@gmail.com.

Work Experience

Caliber Financial Services (2023-Present)	Communications Manager & Lead Copywriter
Seismic Digital (2022-2023)	Digital Copywriter
University of Kansas (2017; 2021; 2023)	Copywriter
FosterAdopt Connect (2021-2022)	Creative Copywriter
Summit Marketing (2017-2021)	Copywriter
Barkley (2017)	Junior Editor & Copywriter

Education

University of Michigan	2011—2015
New York University Summer Publishing Institute	2015
Kansas City Art Institute Continuing Education	2017

Sectors & Specialties

Finance & Fintech	Consumer Brands (Apparel, Footwear)
Education & Higher Ed	Nonprofit & Social Impact
Regulated Industries (Life Insurance, Compliance-Heavy Markets)	Technology & Digital Products

Where I Add Value

Executive & Leadership Communications	Internal & Organizational Communications
Employee Engagement & Culture Programs	Change Communications & Transformation
Editorial & Thought Leadership	Brand Voice, Tone & Narrative Development
Email & Lifecycle Campaigns	Cross-Channel Messaging Systems
UX, Product & Customer Messaging	Regulated Industry Copywriting

Work Samples

Heritage Month Internal Storytelling Series

Internal campaign simplifying complex Tribal programs into accessible stories that strengthened cultural understanding and em

Internal Product Launch: Customer Education Resource Hub

Announcement detailing the rollout of a new digital resource hub and its impact on engagement and brand visibility.

Culture & Leadership Communication: Outward Mindset Training

I wrote this long-form intranet feature to support the rollout of a new leadership development initiative.

Change Communication: HRMS Rollout

I led internal communications for the introduction of our new HR system.

Internal Spotlight Series: Healing Through Poetry

Intranet spotlights that celebrate employees living our values through real impact.

Internal Messaging: Employee Wellness Month

Internal article supporting employee mental and physical wellness.

FosterAdopt Connect: Fostering A Connection

Developed donor newsletter to share impact stories and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the organization.

Segmented Email Communication Campaign

Crafted segmented email communications explaining complex, sensitive issues to diverse stakeholder groups.

Media Advisory: Multi-State Fire Training Partnership

Ghostwrote media advisory for KU Public Affairs; published under supervisor as standard practice.

University of Kansas: Getting Over Going Back

Gated content debunking common myths adult learners face when returning to school.

KU Online Graduate Program Guide (Construction Management)

Wrote KU Online’s graduate program guides, translating academic content into clear, student-focused messaging.

Nonprofit Annual Appeal

Wrote and structured the annual donor appeal booklet, transforming client stories into a clear, compelling fundraising case.

Complete Technology: Cybersecurity Web Content

SEO-driven landing pages and blog content simplifying cybersecurity services to boost organic traffic and lead generation.

Event Promotion Email: Rock Chalk 5K

Wrote KU’s Rock Chalk 5K event email, promoting participation in a fundraiser supporting first-generation students.