‘Just do it’: Staten Island community advocate earns degree at 66, defies the odds

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After years of serving Staten Island communities through ministry, mentorship and advocacy work, Antoinnette Donegan has added another accomplishment: earning her master’s degree at 66 years old.

Donegan, a longtime community advocate with ties to Stapleton, Mariners Harbor and Silver Lake, graduated on May 9 from Regent University with her master’s degree in Christian ministry.

Her commitment to community service spans decades. In 2020, Donegan was recognized by Advance/SILive.com as a Woman of Achievement, honoring her leadership and impact on local residents through faith-based and community outreach.

A message of hope through education

For Donegan, returning to school was about more than personal achievement…

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