Loree Walden

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Loree Walden says she absolutely loves what she does. Animals have always held a special place in her heart, and being able to combine her passion for marketing with her love of our furry friends is a dream come true.

She joined YHS 4 ½ years ago and strives to raise awareness, educate and inspire others to join YHS’s mission to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of companion animals.

Through compelling campaigns, engaging initiatives, and partnerships with like-minded, pet loving organizations, she works to inspire action.

“My personal love and compassion for animals drives me every day. Whether it’s through advocating for their rights, sharing their stories, being their voice or promoting responsible pet ownership, I am dedicated to creating a more compassionate world for our animal companions, and I am honored to do what I do at Yavapai Humane Society,” Loree says.

When she’s not working, Loree spends time with her three fur-babies, who were all adopted from YHS over the last 13 years she has lived in Prescott: her two cats, Tigger and Pooh Bear, and her dog, Cassidy Roo.

“They truly are my best friends, my therapists and are the reason I do what I do — because I know the impact rescue animals have in people’s lives. They’ve changed mine in more ways than I could ever explain!”

Courtney Michaels

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From appearing on HGTV to expanding her design work to vacation homes, Courtney Michaels says her high-end residential design business stems from growing up with an awardwinning artist in Bellevue, Washington.

“I was surrounded by many artistic mediums,” she says. “I specialize in high-end design, and work with my clients to bring their vision to life.”

Courtney has 15 years’ experience, saying after she completed her design degree, she interned with a high-end residential designer “to perfect my craft.”

“When the time was right, I opened my own design firm and appeared on HGTV in a holiday special.”

Capitalizing on her experience with a diverse clientele, she recently moved back to Arizona — “My favorite place” — to help clients create their own beautiful and unique homes. Courtney specializes in finishing touches, including, but not limited to, finishes, floors, cabinetry, tile, furniture, window coverings and accessorizing.

Whether designing, redesigning or updating through furniture, color and final touches, Courtney says she’ll bring a project “to the next level."