With a proven reputation of serving government and the engineering profession, Dixie is known for bringing solutions and value to organizations and the communities we serve. Dixie brings Alliance a proven track record in strategic planning, public relations and client relationship management. She has leveraged her education and training into a business development and marketing roles that improves public and private infrastructure.  

Ms. Cawthorne earned a B.S. in Psychology from Texas Women’s University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently working on a Law Degree from Concord Law School, Purdue University Global.  She actively participates in professional organizations promoting knowledge and best practices within the architectural, engineering and construction community. She currently serves as President for the Dallas Chapter for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).  She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the Public Relations Committee for both ACEC Dallas and Tarrant County Chapters, and the Public Relations Committee for Texas Public Works Association (TPWA).