Westchester County
Valeska (Shelly) Nelson is an experienced professional who has been working at Westchester County since 1998. Valeska (Shelly) has held various roles such as Executive Secretary to the Chief Information Officer, Executive Assistant to the Director of Operations, Staff Assistant in Support Services, and Word Processing Operator II. Additionally, Valeska (Shelly) has worked as a Secretary at Ecco Temporary Agency. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Purchase College, SUNY, an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences from SUNY Westchester Community College, and a Certificate in Secretary/Word Processing from the Urban League of Westchester County, Inc.
Westchester County
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of over one million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of six cities, 19 towns and 20 villages. Westchester County is known for top-notch public schools, and a high quality of life. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive George Latimer, who took office in January 2018 as the ninth County Executive. Using inclusion and openness as a foreground, Latimer is fighting to make Westchester a destination for all people to live, work and enjoy.