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The Honorable Stacey A. Dixon is a strategic advisor to Paladin Capital Group. She built a distinguished career at the intersection of national security, intelligence, and advanced technology. She currently serves as a Distinguished Professor of the Practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, consults, and serves on several boards.

From her early days as a Central Intelligence Agency engineer supporting the National Reconnaissance Office, to becoming the 6th Senate-confirmed Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Dr. Dixon has been a driving force in intelligence integration, cutting-edge research, and strategic leadership.

She also served as the 8th Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Deputy Director and Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, and as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Beyond her leadership in intelligence, Dr. Dixon is a passionate advocate for STEM education. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Her career blends technical expertise and visionary leadership and reflects a deep dedication to service, workforce excellence, and innovation.