Speaking Engagements:

Vanessa has led a number of conference workshops on topics related to nonprofit management, board governance and advocacy for key issue areas.

2025 WebIXI Nonprofit Advisory Group

Engaging & Nurturing Your Board

A group of diverse people sit around a circular table in a modern office space, engaging in a discussion with laptops, notebooks, and papers. The scene is viewed from above, showing colorful curved seating and a bright, open environment with large windows.

A robust, engaged and thriving board of directors seems to be the secret sauce to a successful nonprofit organization. Have one? Great, how do you keep the energy going? Struggling? It happens, let's figure out a new recipe for success.

Takeaways: - Understanding the life cycle of a nonprofit - Understanding how the board's role changes as your nonprofit evolves - Taking a honest assessment of your board - Using the best tools to maintain engagement - Celebrating transitions & success

2025 WOW Festival

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Childcare as Critical Infrastructure

Raising children shouldn’t be an obstacle—it should be a shared priority. This discussion explores why accessible, quality childcare is essential for strong families, thriving careers, and successful communities. Experts will unpack the real costs of an under-supported system, share innovative solutions, and highlight why it’s time to treat childcare as a necessity, not a luxury.

Panelists: Dr. Nadine Finigan-Carr | Vanessa Milio | Dr. Tina Bloom

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2026 WebIXI Nonprofit Advisory Group

What Your Board Members Want You To Know

Sometimes you need to hear things from the people on the other side of the table, your Board Members. Let’s have an open conversation about their take on your onboarding process, governance practices, committee work and succession planning.

Moderator: Vanessa Milio
Panelists: Mary Hastler | Jeff Bathurst | Quinton Askew | Allyn Finegold

Invitation to Speak