Dorothy was born in China and raised in Southern California. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020 with a BA in Molecular Cell Biology and a minor in Bioengineering. During undergrad, she worked as a Student Instructor for an introductory chemistry course and a student-led cancer class. After graduating, she obtained her ASCP certification and CGMBS licensure and worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at various genetic testing companies. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, traveling, and watching reality TV shows. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has basic knowledge in Korean.