Trina Petrash
Board Member
Board Member Since 2022
“My personal mission is to be a woman who invites—to let the Holy Spirit work through me to invite others into a relationship with Christ, and to be His hands and feet to those He places in my path.”
Professional Background
Trina is a retired pastor, retired soldier, and small business co-owner of City Wide Facility Solutions of Southern Arizona. She currently serves as a Biblical Counselor at The Answer Biblical Counseling—while joyfully embracing her newest and favorite title: “Grammie.”
Her wide range of experience in leadership, counseling, and ministry enables her to foster collaboration and find practical solutions to serve others. Trina has a passion for helping alleviate poverty and providing help that uplifts without hurting.
Areas of Expertise
Spiritual Leadership • Governance & Leadership • Community Outreach • Human Resources • Finance
Mission Connection
Once Trina learned about the vision and mission of Gospel Rescue Mission and the Center of Opportunity—and witnessed firsthand how guests are treated with dignity and respect—she felt an overwhelming conviction that God had uniquely equipped her to help. Drawing from her experiences as a soldier, counselor, pastor, and business owner, she finds deep purpose in serving alongside GRM’s team to help alleviate poverty and restore hope in the community.
One of her favorite moments is worshiping at the GRM Chapel, where she describes the joy and surrender to the Spirit of God as “the most beautiful worship experience in Tucson.”
Personal Background
Trina was born and raised in California and raised her family in New Hampshire before moving to Tucson in 2013—declaring that “snow is a destination, not a lifestyle.” She and her husband, Dave, co-pastored churches in both New Hampshire and Tucson before retiring from ministry in 2024. Trina holds a master’s degree in professional counseling and is a proud combat veteran, having served in Iraq in 2004 and retiring from the U.S. Army in 2007.
Fun Fact
A combat veteran, former “Tupperware Lady,” exchange student in Mexico City, and one-time Russian linguist, Trina jokes that she is “illiterate in several languages.” Her diverse life experiences continue to shape her joyful and humble approach to serving others.