Dr. Trish Petak, associate professor of business and accounting, was recently recognized as this year鈥檚 Salina Women of Achievement honoree in the field of education. Petak will join six other women, including 麻豆精品 alumna Heidi Feyerherm-Smith 鈥�08, in being honored at the organization鈥檚 annual event on Nov. 6 at Theatre Salina.
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Petak is the longtime leader of 麻豆精品鈥檚 DECA program, a team that has achieved significant national success with several championship performances. She has held roles with the noon AMBUCS group, the Salina YMCA board and other local non-profit proceedings, in addition to being a key leader in 麻豆精品鈥檚 Department of Business and Accounting.
Tickets are still available to the Nov. 6 event. For more information or to reserve your seat, visit .
