Todd Nelson serves as Director, Partner Relationships and Chief Partnership Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), Todd is responsible for developing and overseeing HFMA’s partnership strategy with academic institutions, associations, and industry partners. Todd develops collaborative relationships across all sectors of the industry. Todd brings to this role more than 15 years of experience at HFMA, which included creating, leading, and executing the organization’s overall educational strategy; creating content in the areas of leadership, senior financial executives, and accounting. Throughout his tenure at HFMA, Todd has consistently championed the collaboration, communication, and translation of financial information among financial, revenue cycle, operational and clinical staff.  Todd currently serves on the Board for the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and is a global advisory board member and adjunct faculty and lecturer for multiple programs. Prior to joining HFMA, Todd was the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a rural Midwest hospital for over 15 years, focused on finance and operational areas, and served volunteer roles for numerous national and local community organizations and boards. Todd received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and MBA from the University of Iowa. Todd lives in Rochester, NY.