Dora is a dedicated leader with a rich background in public service and the arts. She is the retired former Vice Mayor of Middletown, Ohio, and has served as an Ambassador to Gambia, West Africa, for the Middfest Arts of Middletown. With over 20 years of experience teaching in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections, Dora has made significant contributions to education and community development.

In her professional career, Dora has excelled as a purchasing agent, specializing in negotiating integrated circuits contracts within the aerospace industry. Her expertise in negotiation and contract management has been instrumental in her roles.

A passionate advocate for music, Dora has been an active member of the Southwest Ohio Philharmonic (SWOP) since the fall of 2016, serving on the Public Relations board. She appreciates all genres of music and is committed to promoting the arts in her community.

Dora holds an Associate degree in Business from Miami University, Ohio, and has furthered her education at Cal Lutheran University in California. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry from Grace College of Indiana and a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling from Life Christian University in Florida. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Administration and Organization from IAU, where she authored her dissertation, “Forging the Path of Cultural Exchange Through Monotheism.” This work was inspired by her collaboration at The 20th Century Leaders of the World Conference in Senegal, West Africa, under the leadership of His Excellency Abdou Diouf, President of the Republic of Senegal.