Mazie Stilwell is the Executive Director of Progress Iowa, a progressive advocacy organization and Iowa’s communications hub dedicated to advancing progressive values and policies across the state. A proud, lifelong Iowan, she brings nearly 15 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy. Prior to her leadership at Progress Iowa, Mazie served as Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood in Iowa, where she successfully led advocacy efforts across Iowa, building coalitions, developing public policy strategies, and amplifying the voices of reproductive rights advocates. Mazie holds a Master of Arts in Communication with a focus in Public Affairs and Advocacy from Drake University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She lives in Des Moines with her husband and two kids.