Dorene joined the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in 2022.  Prior to her career with the OAG, Dorene was an English teacher with 27 years of service. Dorene received her B.S. in Secondary Education with a concentration of English from the University of Dayton.  She received her M.S. in Library Science Education from Mansfield University, now named Commonwealth University – Mansfield.  Dorene has used her skills to volunteer, serve the community, and advocate for students.  For her accomplishments, she has received several community awards, including the Persimmon Award from the YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County.