Moderator
Michelle Lanter Smith, MBA
CMO, TimleyCareMichelle Lanter Smith is Chief Marketing Officer at TimelyCare, where she leads marketing strategy, brand growth, and market expansion across higher education and healthcare technology. A three-time CMO and Golden Globee Award winner, she brings extensive experience building high-performing global teams and transforming marketing organizations into revenue drivers. Before joining TimelyCare, Michelle served as President of PrismHR and held leadership roles across software companies and startups, including overseeing a global “House of Brands” strategy and a 100-person marketing organization. She began her career at IBM, earned her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and serves as a Trustee at Elmhurst University.
Grants + Philanthropic Funding
Joanna Nelson, MBA
Owner, Vulcan Consulting & Grant ServicesJoanna Nelson is the Owner of Vulcan Consulting & Grant Services, where she helps nonprofits strengthen their organizations and maximize their impact in the communities they serve. Drawing on a background in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and organizational strategy, Joanna takes a collaborative, mission-focused approach grounded in thoughtful planning, continuous improvement, and strong alignment between programs and business operations. She is passionate about helping organizations build effective policies, positive cultures, and sustainable practices that empower staff and volunteers to succeed. Inspired by mentors who supported her own growth, Joanna is committed to sharing her expertise and helping nonprofits become trusted, lasting resources for their communities.
Strategic Collaboration
Becky Stover
Chief Strategy Officer, TimelyCareBecky leads the creation of the corporate strategy, working with the leadership team to create the short- and long-term company vision. She provides thought partnership across all functional areas and oversees collaboration to ensure strategic actions are completed and that appropriate metrics are in place to measure performance and progress towards established goals.
Throughout Becky's professional experience, she has been committed to student success. Her passion for excellence and entrepreneurship has helped to build long-lasting partnerships with higher education associations and systems. Becky has held numerous roles across business development and operations, overseeing partner creation and expansion, new partner launches, client service, market research, technology implementation, and ongoing improvement. She will be available as an additional line of support throughout the life of the partnership.