Mary Mizer
Mary Mizer is a dedicated Field Underwriter at Yellowstone Life Insurance Agency, bringing a wealth of experience in both social services and insurance. She began her career serving diverse populations in Tucson, Arizona, holding roles ranging from Early Intervention Support Coordinator to Behavior Specialist. Over the years, Mary has developed a reputation for her empathic leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to motivate and grow teams, always placing care and compassion at the forefront of her work.
For five years, Mary served as Executive Director of Woodland Palms Memory Care, an assisted living facility specializing in memory care. In this role, she managed a Medicaid-heavy community on a tight budget, balancing operational demands with high-quality, client-centered care. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes “growing people,” building staff skills, and advocating for vulnerable clients. Mary’s approach has consistently been grounded in empathy, integrity, and a genuine desire to positively impact those she serves.
Mary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. Her professional focus now bridges social services, life coaching, and insurance, reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping others thrive. With a career spanning roles in healthcare, rehabilitation, and insurance, Mary continues to make meaningful contributions to the lives of her clients and colleagues alike.
• Certified Incredible Years Instructor
• Life Insurance Producer License
• University of Maryland Global Campus - B.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I really think that it just comes down to the fact that I genuinely care. I have a big heart, and I genuinely care about everyone. I always want to do the right thing. I'm a nurturer, I'm a caregiver, I'm a helper, I'm a teacher - all these things genuinely come from a real place of just genuine care. Everything ties back to care for me. My biggest driving force is care and compassion, and my biggest thing is ensuring that I handle people properly.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would strongly advocate for them to prioritize self-care, because burnout is a real thing. You can't pour from an empty cup. 2025 was a very challenging year for me personally, and my nervous system kind of gave out - it was pretty bad. Self-care is absolutely critical in this field.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I anticipate a lot of shifts and changes coming, and a lot of it is going to be moving more focus towards seniors. We have generations starting to age into care and things along those lines, so it's really going to shift a lot of things. There's going to be a lot of need for development and building and advances in technology, all sorts of things. Funding is always an issue, especially anytime you're talking about any kind of social services. The community that I ran was a very Medicaid-heavy building, so I had a very tiny shoestring kind of budget, but I was very good at doing more with less.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My biggest driving force is care and compassion. My biggest thing for me is ensuring that I handle people properly. Everything comes back to genuinely caring about people and doing the right thing.
Locations
Yellowstone Life Insurance Agency
Tucson, AZ 85170