A selection of programs, initiatives, and engagements spanning advanced manufacturing, innovation strategy, workforce development, and creative practice.
Led a multi-year advanced manufacturing program from concept through commercialization in the aerospace sector. Responsibilities spanned technology assessment, team building, supplier partnerships, and program delivery at scale.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive robotics and automation strategy for a manufacturing organization navigating the transition from manual to automated processes. Included workforce development planning and change management.
Guided a technology from laboratory development through market entry, including IP strategy, business model development, partnership identification, and go-to-market planning. Bridged the gap between technical capability and commercial opportunity.
Designed and delivered a workforce development initiative focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining women in manufacturing and engineering roles. Combined technical training, mentorship, and career pathway development.
Facilitated a public-private partnership to develop a regional innovation ecosystem, connecting manufacturers, universities, and government agencies around shared technology development and workforce priorities.
Dr. Dixon maintains an active contemporary art practice exploring the tension between industrial process and organic form. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and public spaces. The full art portfolio lives at PaintYourCulture.com.
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