Donna Jean Abate

Background

Abate, Donna Jean was born on September 4, 1956 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Vincent and Josephine Mary Abate.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, Marquette U., 1978.

Career

Assistant editor, Belleville (New Jersey) Times News, 1978-1979; reporter, Burbank (California) Daily Review, 1979-1980; managing editor, California Fashion Publs., Los Angeles, 1980-1983; editor, Licensing International, Englishtown, New Jersey, 1984-1987; news editor, Beach News, Encinitas, California, 1987; editor, Inn Room magazine, Escondido, California, since 1988. Writing greeting cards Blue Mountain Arts, Inc., 1986.

Achievements

• Donna Jean Abate has been listed as a noteworthy Magazine editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Literacy tutor, 1990. Member Friends of Escondido Library., 1990. Member North San Diego County Press Club, San Diego Press Club, North County Catholic Adults.

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, theatre, films, lefthandedness.

Connections

Father:

Vincent Abate

Mother:

Josephine Mary Abate