Maria Rosa Higgins Fallon

Maria Rosa Higgins Fallon, MPA, CPC, is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in public information and marketing. Currently serving as the Public Information Director for the Florida Department of Transportation District 6, Maria Rosa leads a team responding to media and public inquiries related to transportation projects. Previously, as the Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Margate, Maria Rosa developed strategic communication plans and managed various outreach initiatives. Additional roles include Marketing and Community Information Manager for the City of Coral Gables, where responsibilities encompassed marketing efforts for the Community Recreation Department, and Public Affairs Manager with an emphasis on citywide communications strategies. Early career experience includes marketing and public relations at Broward County Government and public relations management at Miami Dade College. Maria Rosa holds a Certified Public Communicator designation from Texas Christian University, a Master's in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Miami.