County Administrator

​​Professional Background

Monica Cepero brings more than 35 years of state and local government management experience to the role of County administrator. The County Administrator serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Broward County, the 17th largest county in the country with a population of more than 2 million residents and a $9.2 billion budget. Ms. Cepero directs the functions of government that fall under the auspices of the Board of County Commissioners, which include a workforce of nearly 7,000 employees in more than 65 agencies, the world-class Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the world's 3rd busiest cruise port, Port Everglades, and the award-winning Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ms. Cepero joined Broward County in 2008 as an Assistant to the County Administrator. Five years later she was named Assistant County Administrator and in 2017 became Deputy County Administrator. She has served as County Administrator since March 2022.

Ms. Cepero is a Cuban American born in Puerto Rico. Prior to joining Broward County, she served as an advisor to then Florida Governor Jeb Bush on local government issues, environmental and agricultural matters, and other major statewide reform initiatives. Prior to that, she worked in the Miami office of PBS&J (now Atkins North America, Inc.) as Manager of Strategic Positioning and Public Affairs. Her career in public service began during her post-graduate studies when she worked for the City of Tallahassee for eight years serving in a variety of positions in the City Manager's Office and the Office of Management and Budget overseeing operations of public safety, parks, and utilities.

​​Education
Ms. Cepero has a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs with a Minor in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree with a Specialization in Local Government Administration, both from Florida State University.​​

Recognitions​ & Awards

• "Grads Made Good" Honoree (2026) – Florida State University Distinguished Alumni Recognition
• Florida’s Top 100 Influential Executive Women Honoree (2026) – Influential Executive Women, Inc. (nonprofit)
• Women Trailblazer Honoree (2026) – History Fort Lauderdale
• Influential Business Women Award (2025) – South Florida Business Journal
• Friend of the Court Award (2025) – Broward County Bar Association and the Honorable Chief Judge
• Government Official of the Year Award (2025) – People Profile, Inc.
• Municipal Leader in Sustainable Practices Award (2025) – CITY Furniture
• Workforce Partner Award (2025) – Florida Workforce Development Association
• Trailblazer Award (2024) – YWCA of South Florida
• Public Administrator of the Year Award (2023) – American Society for Public Administration South Florida Chapter
• Business Advocate Award (2023) – Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
• Honored by the City of Miramar with a proclamation for service as County Administrator (2023)
• Real. Strong. Woman. of Distinction National Award (2022) – Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
• Honored by Hispanic Unity for extensive dedication to public service and outstanding leadership as Broward County’s first Hispanic County Administrator (2022)
• Voice for Equality Award (2021) – Equality Florida
• Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to a four-year term as a Commissioner on the Florida Commission on Human Relations and confirmed by the Florida Senate (2020)

Professional Affiliations

• Florida Association of County Managers (FACM) (President, 2026-2027)
• Board of Governors for the Alan B. Levan | NSU/Broward Center of Innovation Member
• International City/County Management Association
• National Association of County Administrators
• American Society for Public Administration South Florida Chapter
• NACo Business of Counties
• Florida Association of Counties
• Florida City County Management Association
• Local Government Hispanic Network + Latinos in Florida Local Government
• Alpha Chi Omega Sorority