Peter Dixon
About Peter Dixon
Peter Dixon is the founder and Executive Chairman of With Honor, a cross-partisan initiative that has successfully elected 19 veterans to Congress, and a former major in the U.S. Marine Corps with extensive experience in national security and cybersecurity.
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board
Peter Dixon is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board for With Honor, an initiative that promotes cross-partisan cooperation in the political landscape. Under his leadership, With Honor successfully elected 19 veterans to Congress, demonstrating a commitment to fostering bipartisanship and government accountability. Dixon's role as founder and executive chairperson underlines his strategic vision and dedication to public service.
Background in Cybersecurity with ThreatMetrix
Before founding With Honor, Peter Dixon worked at ThreatMetrix, a renowned cybersecurity firm. In his role, he managed the federal practice, emphasizing his expertise in cybersecurity issues at a national level. ThreatMetrix is known for its efforts in fraud prevention and digital authentication, areas where Dixon’s contributions were pivotal.
Defense Innovation Unit (experimental)
Peter Dixon played a crucial role in establishing the Defense Innovation Unit (experimental). His efforts contributed to enhancing the Department of Defense's capacity for innovation, especially in integrating disruptive technologies into military operations. This position underscored Dixon’s commitment to modernizing national security strategies through technological advancements.
Academic Involvement at George Mason University
Dixon served as a visiting fellow at George Mason University's National Security Institute. During his fellowship, he contributed to the academic discourse on national security issues, sharing his practical experience and insights with the academic community. This role reflected his continued engagement in educating future leaders in national security.
Military Service and Advisory Roles
Peter Dixon is a former major in the U.S. Marine Corps with a diverse range of experiences. He led initiatives to identify geopolitical shifts and integrate disruptive technologies on the battlefield. His service included roles such as special advisor at the State Department, addressing global issues like cartel violence in Mexico, mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and corruption in Afghanistan. Moreover, as a combat advisor, he assisted Iraqi security forces on the Syrian border and led platoons in Afghanistan.
Education and Extracurricular Activities
Peter Dixon graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During his time there, he served as vice-president for Carolina for Kibera, a non-profit organization aimed at preventing ethnic violence through community-based development in Nairobi, Kenya. This role indicated his early commitment to social causes and leadership in complex environments.