Stephanie Hightower (born July 19, 1958) is an American former hurdler and former president of USA Track & Field (USATF).

[4] Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Hightower was a collegiate track star at Ohio State University.

Twenty eight years later, as President of USATF, Hightower was part of the administrative committee formed to settle another controversial close finish, when Jeneba Tarmoh and Allyson Felix tied for the final qualifying spot in the 2012 Olympic Trials.

After retiring from competition, Hightower has held various positions with the USATF, including serving as women's team manager at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

In 2011, Hightower was discussed as a possibility for the USATF's CEO position until the board decided on Max Siegel.