Mary Benitez
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Biography
Mary is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications at TechTown Detroit. With over a decade of experience in marketing, communications and storytelling in the nonprofit and higher education industries, she brings a strategic, collaborative and creative approach to her work. Mary joined TechTown in January 2022 as Marketing Communications Manager, and previously worked for Wayne State University Law School, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Since joining TechTown, she has led content strategy and development for TechTown Detroit, Hatch Detroit and Wayne State University’s Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Mary oversees the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Communications department, leading integrated marketing campaigns, content strategy, project workflows, and supporting brand strategy initiatives.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Michigan State University. A proud resident of Detroit’s Bagley neighborhood, Mary enjoys planning her next getaway, tackling home projects, and exploring the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.