Dottie Jansen

 is a contestant from Survivor: Gilbert Islands.

Profile
Name (Age): Dottie Jansen (47)

Tribe Designation: Abaiang

Current Residence: Ann Arbor, MI

Occupation: Event Coordinator

Claim to Fame: Finishing fifth in the state in cross country when I was in high school. Those were the days...

Inspiration in Life: Oh, I'd have to say my sister Betty! She was born with Down's Syndrome, but she hasn't let her disability prevent her from following her wildest dreams! She's such a sweetie pie, and probably the kindest person I have ever met, and she reminds me that I can do anything no matter what I might be standing in my way.

Hobbies: Croquet, playing with my two cats, and knitting! Oh dear, I am a stereotypical old lady, aren't I... I'm only 47!

Pet Peeves: Feeling like I'm doing all of the work in a group setting. I hate to be rude, but I can't see myself getting along at all with any slackers.

3 Words to Describe You: Diligent, underestimated, & sweet

If You Could Bring One Thing on the Island With You, What Would You Bring and Why?: I'd bring my croquet set. Oh heavens, it'd be so boring out there without it!

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I adore watching the show whenever I'm not busy. Surviving in the wilderness seems like the last thing I should be doing, but it looks like such fun! I love a challenge, too, so this should be perfect for me.

What is Your Strategy to Become the Sole Survivor?: You know how the older women always go first? Everyone thinks they're so nice and great to have around camp, but they just don't pull their weight in challenges. Well, despite my small size and older age, I'm pretty physically fit. I DID finish top 5 in my state for cross country in high school, after all! I'm deathly afraid I'll be underestimated at the start, but when my tribe sees me crush the challenges, they'll change their minds in a heartbeat.