Dorothy has both corporate and non-profit experience in marketing (especially CRM), business development, and education. Her experience cuts across diverse industries, as well as internationally. She started her career in public relations, and her most recent roles in management include: donor relations, fundraising, and corporate communications. 

Dorothy has an MBA (marketing) from Hawaii Pacific University, a BA (Honors) from Murdoch University, and a BSc from University of Western Australia. She also holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in UK.