National Association of Counties

Valerie Brankovic

Legislative Assistant

Valerie joined NACo in 2017 and serves as a Legislative Assistant. She assists with legislative research, writing and federal advocacy on health, human services and economic and workforce development issues. Prior to joining NACo, Valerie completed a Fulbright Research Grant and Fulbright Critical Language Enhancement Award in China, where she conducted qualitative research on economic development. She also interned with Congresswoman Lois Frankel's office, as well as the Champaign County, Ill. Office of the Public Defender. Valerie graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. in Political Science. 

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About NACo

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments.  Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. 

Mission

Through NACo, county officials:

  • Advocate with a collective voice on national policy
  • Exchange ideas and build new leadership skills
  • Pursue transformational, cost-effective solutions
  • Enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and
  • Exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Vision

Healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the United States.