Dorothy Jacob

Dorothy Jacob is an experienced professional currently serving as the Development Education Coordinator at Self Help Africa since August 2012. With a diverse background, Dorothy also holds the role of Festival Manager for the Bray Jazz Festival, a position maintained since 2000. Additionally, work as a Mask and Puppetry Facilitator at County Wicklow Kildare ETB has been ongoing since 1995. Dorothy's career in puppetry includes ten years as a Puppeteer with Balmer and Jacob Puppeteers from 1988 to 2008. In 2003, a short tenure as a Fashion Design and Pattern Cutting specialist occurred at Avoca Handweavers. Educational qualifications include a Foundation Certificate in Art Therapy from Crawford College Cork (2003-2004) and a Diploma in Fashion Design from The Grafton Academy (1981-1983).