Carrie Dixon was born in Mississippi and raised in Indiana. She is number six amongst eight children raised by J.T. and Frances (Boyd) Dixon. Like many African Americans, her family was financially dirt poor but emotionally rich. After high school, Carrie obtained a diploma degree in nursing. She worked as a RN in Indiana, Atlanta Georgia, New Orleans Louisiana, San Diego California and Columbia South Carolina. She entered the US Navy in 1976 and served her two year commitment working as a registered nurse at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG). After the military, Carrie obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina. She maintained a private practice in Indiana over 30 years with a primary focus on disability and forensic evaluations. Dr. Dixon raised three children. She also has four grandchildren. She has always been an exercise enthusiast. She produced an aerobics video entitled ‘Spiritual Aerobics’. She became a certified aerobics instructor and taught aerobics classes several years before entering the military. She has devoted many years to community service. She has worked with youth readiness employment programs, after school tutoring programs, scholarship programs, community speakers programs, etc. She enjoys dancing, traveling, socializing, etc. Dr. Dixon is a Florida licensed psychologist. She is a life member of the Association of Black Psychologists and has served on the executive board at the Local and National levels. She has presented psychological research studies at several conferences and appeared on several radio and talk shows as a mental health expert. She is a life member of the American Veterans organization and serves as Judge Advocate for Post 2006 in Leesburg, FL. She is also a regular member of several other veterans organizations. Dr. Dixon has always been an active church server. She currently serves as a greeter at LDUMC. Besides TAAC, Dr. Dixon is a member of several social clubs such SASSIE, Spicy Ladies, Rotary Noon Club, etc. Dr. Dixon has served as President of TAAC since March 2025. Besides her regular duties as president, she has also served as the chairperson of several committees such as the: 2025 and 2026 Women’s History Month Programs, 2025 and 2026 Veterans Appreciation Dinner Gala, 2025 and 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 2025 All Male Fashion Show Fundraiser, 2026 Town Hall Meeting, 2026 Royal History Tour, and 2026 Primary and General Elections Adopt-A-Precinct Fundraisers. Dr. Dixon states, “Being of service to TAAC has been challenging, time consuming and enjoyable”. Her stress management mottos are RET (Rational Emotive Thinking) and PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens).