Rest in Peace Katie

Earlier this month Utah lost a woman whose passion and convictions blazed a trail for Utah women in politics and leadership roles. Katie Dixon held the County Recorder position in the state from 1975 until 1995. She not only held office long before many women thought about running for office but while in office she took steps to enable women to enjoy both family and professional lives. Katie was instrumental in securing funding for a daycare center for county employees in the Salt Lake County Government Center.

I had the pleasure of meeting Katie at a luncheon 7 or 8 years ago at the University of Utah. She was warm and witty and she charmed all of her dining companions with her funny stories. Her passing leaves a hole in our community but her commitment to laying the groundwork for women to become successful professionals will live on.