Valerie J. Pieroni

Valerie Hill - Pieroni retired from the County of Los Angeles were she designed and implemented the award winning Totally Against Graffiti (TAG), a public outreach and educational program to combat graffiti.  She was responsible for managing a budget of $8.2 million with more than $4 million raised from the private sector.   
 

She has spoken extensively about graffiti throughout the United States for the Department of Justice, Gang Investigators, California Police Chiefs Association, California Superior Court Judges Association, California Public Works Association, California Parks Association  to name a few.  She has guided numerous cities in their efforts to establish a comprehensive graffiti abatement program.     

Preceding the development of the Tag program, she was assigned to the Chief Administrative Office where she was responsible for Operations and Fiscal Analyst for the Department of Mental Health and Department of Children’s and Family Services.    
Prior to joining the County, Mrs. Pieroni was privately employed gaining extensive experience in fundraising, government operations, redevelopment, transportations demands, budget analysis, contract administration, and media relations.  She directed legislative research/analysis in local/state lobbying efforts representing various topics including water shortage, dental practices, emergency physicians, American Disabilities Act, and Community College issues.   
She earned two master Degrees one in Business Administration and one in Public Administration.   She is certified in mediation and transportation demand management.    
 

Presently, she represents the interests of several for profit business and non-profit organizations.     

Conference Topic 

Totally Against Graffiti (TAG) Program