Atlanta Jamaican Dr. Karla Hylton Dixon is an educator, scientist, and award-winning author who inspires others to rise above adversity and embrace their true potential. Known for her deep passion for teaching and mentoring, her approach to education goes far beyond academics—she believes in fostering the holistic development of every child, guiding them toward purpose, resilience, and self-discovery.

Armed with a PhD in Biotechnology, Dr. Hylton has combined her scientific expertise with an unshakable belief in the transformative power of education. To her, education is not merely the transmission of knowledge, it is a catalyst for change, capable of reshaping lives and opening doors to endless possibilities.

Her deeply personal and acclaimed work, The Unvarnished Truth: Purpose in the Pain, is a courageous and heartfelt exploration of her own experiences with rejection, childhood trauma, and a marriage that family tradition forbade her to leave. In this powerful memoir, Dr. Hylton offers readers a window into her path from pain to purpose, revealing how resilience, faith, and self-awareness can lead to transformation. A companion workbook, Vanquishing Monsters, invites readers to reflect, heal, and reclaim their own voices as they journey through their struggles.

“The Unvarnished Truth” stands out not only for its honesty but also for its message of empowerment. Dr. Hylton’s story demonstrates that out of brokenness can come beauty, and from suffering can emerge strength.

Her literary portfolio is as diverse as it is inspiring. She has authored The Conscious Collaboration, When Someone You Love Wants to Die, The Door That Slammed Shut, The Magic of God, and Neurodiversity Made Simple—alongside several children’s books and educational guides, including a chemistry text for Caribbean high school students. Each work reflects her creativity and commitment to helping others. A full list of her books can be found at www.khylton.com.

Born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, Dr. Hylton spent her early years on a sugar plantation in the parish of St. Thomas. Her early years were marked by hardship and instability in a dysfunctional family environment. She vividly recalls one terrifying event when nine armed men stormed her home—an experience that left a lasting psychological scar but also heightened her awareness and determination to rise above fear. That early turbulence shaped the resilient woman she would become: a scientist, educator, and advocate who turns her pain into purpose.

Beyond her writing, Dr. Hylton is a Mental Health Coach, Book Strategist, and founder of YesToPurpose.com—a platform devoted to helping people unlock their voice, their purpose, and their potential. Through personalized coaching, transformative courses, and her Visibility Lounge community, she empowers individuals to find healing and step boldly into their calling.

She was a Career and Education columnist for the Jamaica Observer, and she continues to give back to her homeland through service and leadership. A former Chairman of the Friends of the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Jamaica, she now sits on the Board of the Jamaica Museum and Cultural Center of Atlanta, where she continues to promote education, heritage, and cultural pride.

To learn more about Dr. Karla Hylton Dixon and her work, visit www.khylton.com