• Ph.D. in International Education & Entrepreneurship (2018-2024)
• University of the Incarnate Word, Dreeben School of Education, San Antonio, TX
• M.A. in International Relations (2016 – 2018)
• Saint Mary’s University
• Concentration: International Human Development
• B.A. in Humanities (2002 – 2006)
• South Valley University, Egypt

·Adjunct Professor, International Studies and Global Affairs

St. Mary's University

July 2026 – Present

Affiliate Professor, Department of Political Science

St. Mary's University | 2025–2026

Course Facilitator / Trainer, Compassionate Integrity Training (2019– 2021)

Life University, Center for Compassion, Integrity, and Secular Ethics

·        Peer-Reviewed Publicans: Dorries, D. (2026). Nubian women and cultural resilience after relocation. Social Identities, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504630.2026.2682885

• Program Manager, Bexar County Community Health Collaborative (2023 – 2025) - Achieving 200% of the program goal in Qualified Health Plan enrollments through the Marketplace and Medicaid enrollments during Funding Year 3 (August 29, 2023 – August 29, 2024).
• Oversaw day-to-day operations and staff management.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans.
• Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Evaluated program effectiveness and recommended improvements.
• Represented the organization in public events, meetings, and partnerships.
• Developed and nurtured partnerships with organizations and community groups.
• Monitored key performance indicators and metrics.
• Code Enforcement Officer, Bexar County Environmental Services Department (2021 – 2023)
• Enforced codes and regulations to maintain public health and safety.
• Performed site inspections and investigations.
• Issued Notices of Violation and ensured corrective actions.
• Conducted community outreach and educational workshops.
• Maintained detailed records and reports for policy development.
• Course Facilitator / Trainer, Compassionate Integrity Training (2019– 2021)
• Life University, Center for Compassion, Integrity, and Secular Ethics
• Led course planning, content development, and delivery in alignment with program standards and learning objectives.
• Facilitated instructional strategy meetings and continuously evaluated course effectiveness.
• Managed LMS platforms (Canvas), including course organization, materials, and technical coordination.
• Monitored student engagement and academic progress to support retention and success.
• Provided timely, constructive feedback, ensured grading consistency, and offered individualized academic support through discussions and mentoring.
• Research Assistant, School of Business and Administration, UIW (2019)
• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support faculty research projects.
• Collected, organize, and document qualitative or quantitative data from various sources (e.g., surveys, databases, interviews).
• Used software tools (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, R, Excel) to analyze data and interpret results.
• Assisted in drafting, editing, and formatting academic papers, reports, grant proposals, or conference materials.
• Scheduled meetings, managed files, maintained research documentation, and track project timelines.

• Certified Human Rights Consultant (2022)
• U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights
• Knowledge of Human Rights
• Advocacy & Campaigning
• Research & Qualitative Analysis
• Policy Development & Implementation
• Training & Education
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation
• Communication & Public Relations
• Cultural Competence
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Licensed Community Health Worker (Promotor(a)) – State of Texas 2025
• Texas Department of State Health Services