Women Who Lead
Powering progress and inspiring change, Prescott’s women in business are making their mark. In our Women Who Lead section, Prescott Woman Magazine spotlights entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators who are breaking barriers and building legacies. Discover their journeys, their successes, and their passion for leading with purpose in every industry and corner of our community.
Contact, Care, Community
Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Karen Piet, Re/Max Realtor® and member of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how much she values personal connections.
Enjoying the Camaraderie of Entrepreneurs Who Deeply About Prescott
Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Diane Baab, owner of Pralines of Prescott. We learned about the Baab family’s love of their new hometown—Everybody’s Hometown—as well as the special treats they create … and their mission to support local nonprofits.
Transformation on a Deeper Level
If you’re struggling to meet some of your goals, maybe all you need is a coach who helps you organize the concrete steps along your path.
Holistic Health and Life Coach Kristen Dicker created her “Blooming Into You: Coming Home to Your True Self” business so she can be that helping hand.
Building On a Family Tradition
Haley Construction has established a deep foundation in Prescott, and that foundation only continues to build with the third generation of owners.
Jim and Frances Haley brought their construction business to Prescott in 1960, which likely makes Haley Construction the oldest continually running general contractor in Yavapai County. Jim and Fran passed the business on to their sons Tom and Bill in the 1970s. Then Tom’s daughter Gillian and stepson Allan Crary bought the business in 2014.
Building Downtown Partnerships through Business Connections
Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed both Bailie Sanders, owner of Board & Brush Prescott, and Heather Burgoyne, owner of SOAR Pilates, as new board members of the Prescott Downtown Partnership. We learned about their new roles in downtown leadership, their goals, and why they love the PDP.
The Future of Real Estate
When Carissa Maxwell set out to become a real estate agent, she did so to change her life. This past January, when she launched Glow Realty, she did it so she could change the lives of others.
Showcasing Prescott Valley’s Unique Attributes
During recent months, the Prescott Valley Town Council, the Town Manager, and key staff members recently had a collaborative strategic planning session where they determined four main focus areas for the Town moving forward: High-Performing Team, Water Stewardship, Quality of Life, and a Prosperous Community.
A Renewed Commitment to a Vital Downtown
PDP Board then quickly turned its focus to the future, creating a new detailed strategic plan to expand its efforts to help its partners keep the historic downtown dynamic while adding layers of PDP financial accountability. They hired fellow board member Audra Yamamoto to lead the PDP into a new, more transparent era.
Fresh, Fragrant, and Organic
If you walk down Costco’s coffee aisle anywhere in Arizona, you can pretty much assume that the dominant intoxicating aroma is emanating from the bags labeled Firehouse Coffee Roasters.
Artsy Magic
What started out as just-for-fun artwork on Instagram, “The Artsy Blonde” gained a number of followers, including a Phoenix-based mother-daughter team in search of an illustrator for their book. “Princess Pippa & The Crown of Kindness” is a sweet story about a little girl who believes lipstick makes her beautiful. Throughout the book, she learns that a heart of gold allows beauty to shine from within, and Kelly said, “That is the message I want girls to hear and take to heart.”
Smart Growth
Every month, the Prescott Valley Economic Foundation’s (PVEDF) board of directors meets to discuss the region’s economic development efforts. Five of those members are outstanding women who have taken the extra step to ensure the community’s success.
Women of Downtown Prescott: Dava Hoffman, Dava & Associates, Inc.
No matter what, Dava always kept her finger on the pulse of downtown Prescott. She’s served on various nonprofit boards including the Chamber of Commerce and the 2020 Forum (which she helped to establish, to conduct community talks about Prescott’s future). She has advised several Prescott General Plan committees and helped charter Prescott Area Leadership. Currently, she serves on the Sharlot Hall Museum’s Board of Trustees, and she’s involved with the local arts communities.