Dr. Joan A. Polidore studied at Empire State College, worked at A Holly Patterson Geriatric Center, committed servant for the Lord at Abundant Life Ministry, and served as evangelist dean of the Bible school. She has a Master of Divinity in Theology and is an ordained chaplain of the Christian Chaplain Association of New York.

Together with her husband, she founded Agape Ministries Inc., Christian Academy, and served as pastor, youth advocate, and school administrator. She acquired her doctorate degree in 2015. Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives recognized her for her dedication and achievements.