Biography
Dolly was born and educated in the Philippines. She went on to college at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, and graduated at nineteen years old with a Degree of Bachelors of Science in Commerce majoring in Accounting. She immediately began working with Philippines Banking Corporation in Cebu City, Davao City, and later in Manila. In 1967, she passed the national examination for Certified Public Accountants and became a member.
Dolly came to New Jersey in 1970 as a professional with a resident alien visa. She later elected to have dual citizenship, and she became a U.S. citizen in 1980.
Dolly took a job in New York City as a staff accountant for a real estate management firm overseeing over 100 buildings. Three years later, she accepted a position as an assistant to the Chief Accountant for a national Wholesale Pharmaceutical Distributor with headquarters in NYC where she stayed for 10 years.
After tiring of the commute, Dolly entered the real estate profession, as an associate in MCAR (Middlesex County Association of Realtors). She received the “Realtor Associate of The Year” award in 2000. Dolly also was a member of the Board of Directors for MCAR.
She participated on the community service committee, which helped children with terminal illness, raised funds for disabled college students, collected food for the homeless, and placed abused women in “safe homes.” She remains a strong supporter of Realtors Political Action Committee, NJ Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Children’s Miracle Network.
Dolly met her husband Barry on the tennis courts. They have been together since 2005. Dolly’s given name is Dulcita, which means “sweet.” She is an important part of the team. She has a quick mind in both tennis and business, and her big forehand makes up for the fact she can’t cook.