National Association of Counties

Marsha Saunders

Director, Conference and Leadership Development

Marsha joined NACo in the fall of 2017 to manage the team responsible for planning and executing the association's meetings and conferences. Prior to that, she ran the conference department for a D.C.-based financial services association where she became versed in managing a multi-million dollar budget, global operations and strategic implementation.

Marsha grew up outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, loves Viking football and roots for the Caps and the Nats. She holds a B.A. degree in Communications from George Mason University.

Stronger Counties. Stronger America.

About NACo

The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees.  Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to:

  • Advocate county priorities in federal policymaking
  • Promote exemplary county policies and practices
  • Nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks
  • Optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings, and
  • Enrich the public’s understanding of county government.

Mission

Strengthen America’s counties.

Vision

Healthy, safe and vibrant counties across America.