Catherine Dixon

Senior Veteran Transition Specialist

M.A. Counseling Psychology, Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC)

15+ years experience

Catherine Dixon is a Senior Veteran Transition Specialist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in guiding service members through their post-military careers. He holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California, with a focus on vocational guidance. Catherine previously served as the Director of Veteran Employment Initiatives at 'Forge Ahead Solutions', a national consulting firm, and a Lead Transition Coach at 'Patriot Pathways Group', a non-profit dedicated to veteran support. His professional philosophy centers on empowerment, helping veterans identify their inherent strengths and articulate their value in the civilian marketplace. Catherine specializes in translating military skills into civilian career competencies, navigating complex benefit structures, and fostering robust professional networks. He developed a highly successful 'Civilian Resume & Interview Mastery' workshop, which has been adopted by numerous veteran service organizations and was featured in the 'Journal of Military Transition Studies'. Readers can expect practical, actionable advice, empathetic insights, and proven strategies to achieve successful post-service integration and career fulfillment.

Articles by Catherine Dixon

Transition Support

Veteran Debt: 5 Steps to Freedom in 2026

For many of our nation’s heroes, transitioning from military service often brings unique financial hurdles, making effective debt management strategies (dealing with military-specific debt, veterans)…

Catherine Dixon · · 10 min read