I was born and raised in Venezuela. After graduating college, I got married and moved to Saratoga Springs with my husband Abe.
I spent most of my time writing my recently published book called “Dorit’s Garden”, raising my 3 daughters and serving on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Senior Center, assisting with their marketing and fundraising efforts.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I was brought up in a family of immigrants, Jewish Holocaust survivors & educators. My husband Abe Sultan is a tech/software entrepreneur that came to the area to study at RPI. Together we have 3 daughters: Nicole-15, Aileen-14, and Stephanie-8; all soccer players and skiers.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My background is in marketing. I’m really interested in the power of digital marketing and the reach of social media outlets. Right now, I’m concentrating in getting my book out and available, specially for young adults and teens.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
So many! Solevo, Sushi Thai, Karavalli
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 2005
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
John Witt
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Prague. I want to show my girls where their grandfather was from.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie: The sixth sense. Show: Homeland
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Enjoy the little things in life. Life can be hard and can be short, so focus on the pros and not the cons. I’m a firm believer in Happiness as a journey and not as a destination.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Participating in “The March of the Living”
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Zac Brown Band.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Saratoga City Tavern… lots of memories there!
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tina Fey, I think she would be fun to talk to; at Morrissey’s.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that both people and business are so generous and willing to help and support each other. I’m always thankful that we were welcomed with open arms.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
As a NYT best seller author, in a house in Lake George! ????
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I used to have a repeated dream of traveling back in time and living in ancient Egypt!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Los Roques, Venezuela
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month: July. Holiday: New years. Day: My birthday May 6th
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Napa wines.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My dad and my husband
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Chance by Chanel and Truffles.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family. Love. Relax.
