Women of Prescott

As the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for COPTO, Ann works with travel trade and media professionals—including travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners, sports commissioners, social media influencers, and travel writers—to develop and implement campaigns and initiatives designed to increase tourism.

Prescott yoga instructor finds hope and sense of self through her practice, and strives to share what she’s gained By Katie Chatham Prescott yoga instructor Katie Chatham says yoga has truly transformed her life. At a time when she was struggling and nothing brought...

Elisabeth (Bette) Friedrich was a medical student finishing her junior year at the University of Cincinnati when she met Prescott native Lester Ward (Budge) Ruffner, a recent graduate of the University College of Mortuary Science. The die was cast. The two became...

Karen VanBarneveld says “W.T.F” (What the Food?) with her upcoming docuseries W hen Karen VanBarneveld saw her children and grandchildren developing food-related illnesses, she knew she had to take action, get educated and share what she learned with others. That’s...

Although Helene Schaffer’s life experiences have been varied, there’s one thing she knows for sure: she has genuinely loved what she’s done.

Helene, the Operations Supervisor of National Bank of Arizona in Prescott, is set to retire August 31, after nearly twenty years in the banking industry. When she does, she’ll celebrate by doing more of what she loves: spending time with her family and continuing to

To coffee drinkers, the barista in the superhero getup known as an apron can seem like she has magical powers. But who is the regular human who hands over that much-needed cappuccino or non-fat skinny vanilla something-or other? And why has she pursued this calling, taking orders and frothing drinks day in and day out?