She is a graduate of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing (Edna McConnell Clark School of Nursing, NYC). She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY. She also attended Hunter College in New York City in pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Gerontology. While at Hunter College she accepted her call into ministry and left Hunter College “Chasing after God”. She enrolled in The Deeper Life School of the Bible in Brooklyn, NY which is an affiliate of York Christian College and Divinity School. Her specialty being “Gerontology” creates a special place in her heart for the elderly. This special love led to the appointment as Minister of Senior Care at Friendship Worship Center in Mt. Vernon, NY. While living in New York, Overseer Dottie gave many gospel benefit concerts to sponsor outings for the seniors in various Nursing Homes.