Dixon Osburn

Fellow at Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy

Summary

C. Dixon Osburn is a seasoned senior executive with over 25 years of experience in domestic and international human rights, security, and democracy.
His expertise spans various areas including policy, litigation, communications, coalitions, and fundraising, leading to notable accomplishments such as the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell,' reducing the Guantanamo prison population, and achieving the first successful war crimes prosecution of the Syrian regime.
He has successfully guided start-up organizations to maturity by scaling operations effectively as the organizations expanded.
Dixon Osburn holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, an MBA from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business, and an AB in English and Political Science from Stanford University.
His professional journey includes roles as a Fellow at Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Consultant at Open Society Foundations, Executive Director at Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), Director of Law & Security at Human Rights First, CEO of Osburn Network, and Co-Founder and Executive Director at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.
Known for his pragmatic optimism, Dixon tackles challenging social issues with grace, perseverance, and humor.