Janet Peters '95 M.B.A.

Janet Peters

Database Manager at Mercyhurst Preparatory School. Janet earned her M.B.A. at Penn State Behrend in 1995.

About her work:I love the 'behind the scenes' work of managing the information that makes the Advancement Department able to serve students.

Family: Husband, Chuck; son, Charlie, 25; daughters, Katherine, 24, and Lily, 18. Also dogs Cooper and Captain.

Why she joined the WEC board: Connections and relationships are vital and being able to promote Behrend while also meeting new people and supporting students is a great opportunity.

Respect for mentors: I entered the MBA program right after I earned my undergraduate degree. At the time, many of the students in the MBA Program were older and already settled in their careers. They were all very welcoming and patient even though I was young and inexperienced. They taught me a lot about work and life.

Most important trait for a professional woman to possess: Integrity.

How she relaxes: Gardening, reading, and family.

What she learned the hard way: To be kinder to myself.

Treat she couldn't live without: No-bake cookies.

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