Mac Hightower

Part II · Copy

Words that entertain, educate and inspire.

A body of work that showcases empathy, strategic thinking and mastery of the written word.

Wounded soldier finding renewed purpose
012026

Wounded Soldier Rediscovers Purpose

Reporter/Writer/Long-form Feature

A long-form feature following a wounded veteran's journey to finding renewed purpose through volunteer service, connecting people-centered storytelling to the broader Red Cross mission.

Military spouse training as a dental assistant
022025

Military Spouse Finds a New Career Path

Writer/Content Producer

A profile of a woman who left the L.A. fashion industry when she became a military spouse and the Red Cross career skills program which changed her life.

Myanmar earthquake rapid response
032025

Myanmar Earthquake — Rapid Response

Writer/Content Strategist

Published within hours of the devastating Myanmar earthquake, this post demonstrates the importance of timely communication during rapidly evolving crises. Despite limited verified information and available imagery, it became the year's highest-performing international response post.

Gaza War six-month donor report cover
042024

Gaza War — Six-Month Donor Report

Lead Writer/Communications Partner

A six-month donor impact report documenting humanitarian efforts across the Middle East. Written inside a highly sensitive geopolitical environment, it required careful language that was neutral, accountable and true.

052025

Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East — Statement

Writer/Official Statement

The organization's official public statement during a complex humanitarian crisis. It became the central reference point for press inquiries — a balancing act between humanitarian principle, media scrutiny and donor expectation.