Catherine (Cat) Dixon has been a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, combining lived experience, professional leadership and public service to drive meaningful change. As former Chair of Stonewall, she helped guide the organization through a challenging period, strengthening its position as a credible, influential and constructive voice for LGBTQ+ rights. During her tenure, she championed stronger protections against hate crime, campaigned for an end to conversion practices, and advanced practical workplace inclusion initiatives.
Drawing on her own experience as a former Army officer affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the military, Cat has become a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ veterans. As a Trustee of Fighting With Pride, she has supported efforts to secure recognition, justice and reparations for veterans who were dismissed or otherwise disadvantaged because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, helping to ensure that the lasting impact of the ban is properly acknowledged and addressed. Through her leadership across the legal, healthcare, education and training sectors, she has consistently championed inclusion, fairness and opportunity for all
