Mary Hightower
Program Coordinator
Mary E. Hightower is a public health professional with over 17 years of experience in public health, healthcare, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Coordinator at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, supporting the Combat Cancer Technical Assistance Initiative to enhance cancer prevention and control through collaboration and community partnerships.
Previously, Mary worked for the Bureau of HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis as a Regional Health Specialist focused on public health initiatives for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis C. In this role, she built community partnerships and improved access to testing and services. Her expertise includes grant management, health education, and trauma-informed care.
Mary holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Iowa Wesleyan University.