Dori Iris Zabari
Conscious educator & founder of DIZI strategies
Encouraging and supporting big-picture thinkers to bring their vision to life and contribute to a better world.
Putting vision into practice is what I do!
Hi, I’m Dori, and I’m honored you want to learn more about me and my story.
The big-picture:
With a Master's degree in anthropology and education and over 10 years of experience in the field, I have a unique perspective of, and appreciation for, the student perspective.
My expertise as a conscious educator is in creating highly engaged experiences that can improve the lives of educators and learners.
I want to use my gifts and skills to give back to our world and, like you, I want to make it better. Partnering together allows us to create something more meaningful and powerful than we could on our own.
On a personal note, I’m a cat mom, dancer, meditator, and nature lover. My family and I live in the beautiful mountains of San Diego County in California on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay and Payómkawichum people.
As a 4/6 Emotional Projector in Human Design, I thrive in meaningful connections with people, feeling my body’s full range of emotions, and carving out lots of downtime.
Getting into the details:
I have a diverse perspective in almost everything I do, which stems from having a multicultural background (being born in Jerusalem and growing up speaking two languages). Having a worldly awareness gives me an eye for the unique qualities of the amazing people I am privileged to support.
From an early age, I marveled at mentorship and took the path to become a university professor. On my way, I completed a master’s degree in education and soon found the system too rigid and my love of teaching taking a backseat to industry’s demands. I pivoted from academia and applied my expertise to online business education.
Since then, working alongside experts, I have been fueled by their commitment to making a meaningful impact in their fields. My teaching background has been instrumental in bringing their ideas to fruition by breaking down complex projects, planning incremental steps, and allowing the learner to lead.
DIZI (“dee-zee”) strategies was created for big-picture thinkers who want to turn their idea into a tangible reality and contribute to a better world — virtually supporting them by prioritizing quality over quantity, market research, and high-quality student engagement.
I help bring your vision to life!
CREATING WITH YOU
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“Dori is one of the most caring and thoughtful people I've ever worked with.
She has an incredible gift of active listening and will make you feel like you and your needs are most important when you're talking to her.
Dori always asks questions rather than making assumptions in order to draw conclusions and offer insights.”
— Hanna Woodside, Lead Operations at Maguey Melate
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Dori’s specific online education and website-related software proficiencies and recommendations include:
Ruzuku, Thinkific, Mighty Networks, and Kajabi (LMS or learning management systems)
Squarespace, WordPress, and Kajabi (website platforms)
Mailchimp, Helpscout, and Hubspot (email systems)
Asana (project management)
Slack (community and communications)
Google's Streak and Hubspot (CRMs)
Zoom and Loom (video conferencing and messaging)
For more information about Dori’s professional and educational background, feel free to connect on LinkedIn.