Touched by the music that was played by the legends in her grandparent's supper club, Dori's hope as a musical artist, is to reach her audiences with lyrics, music and story that are emotionally relatable.

As a multi-genre singer/songwriter/actor, her interest in music started in Northwestern Pennsylvania at the age of four where she became a self-taught pianist. Years later, after graduating with a bachelor's degree in music education, Dori taught in public schools for 25 years. 

As a performer, she has been fortunate enough to have appeared on television, regional music theater stages, cruise ships, and vocal contests. In June of 2016 she was featured as a promising singer/songwriter at the Gloria Gaither Songwriting Intensive Workshop. Her eclectic musical tastes vary from jazz, blues, pop, inspirational, folk, soft rock and world music.

She is currently a member of Nashville Songwriter's Association International, Minnesota Songwriter's Association and BMI. In the summer of 2013, she finished a collaboration project entitled "A Moment in the Shade" with musicians from all over the world. In 2015, "Waiting to Breath," a song about domestic violence was named Song of the Year by Dallas Songwriter's Association. 

Two of Dori's original songs, "Reaching Out" and "The Mary in My Christmas," are being featured on "Come Praise the Lord" radio station AM 1620 in San Antonio and Dallas areas. In July 2017, Dori debuted her one-woman show, "The Art of Letting Go". All music and script were written and produced by Dori. She has been recognized several times by NSAI by being added to "The Ones to Watch" list. Her songs have also been chosen by the NSAI for the monthly Publisher's Luncheon.

Currently, she is writing and learning the art of musical production through various recording techniques. When she is not writing or recording, she is performing a private events, open mics and local charity events.