Meet Our Team

The PASS Team

Carmen Frederic
Executive Director

Carmen Frederic was the original Executive Director of PASS when it was known as Prescott Area Women's Shelter . Carmen was the Executive Director from 2009 to 2015 and rejoined the team in 2017. Carmen has worked in the non-profit field for over 20 years and brings with her knowledge and abilities in managing shelters and working with the homeless population. Carmen is originally from Oregon and helped open the first teen shelter program in her hometown, worked for the local Education Service District with low income families and their children and ran a transitional housing program. Carmen holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Family Studies.

Jacqui Schlosser

Emergency Shelter Case Manager

Jacqui has a Bachelor’s degree in business, a Master’s degree in education, and is also a licensed therapeutic provider. Jacqui has over 20 years of experience working in homeless shelters, transitional housing programs, and other early education settings serving children and families. She is passionate about treating others with respect and kindness while supporting them in reaching their goals.

Katee Norris

Director of Programs

Katee Norris has been working at Prescott Area Shelter Services since 2012. She stepped into this role through the AmeriCorps Program as a VISTA, and after two years of service she became the Director of Programs. Katee makes sure the shelter runs smoothly, that the guests have a clean and safe environment, feel cared for,and are treated with kindness. She ensures we have volunteers to support the guests through meals, advocacy and empowerment as the volunteer coordinator, and she dedicates endless amounts of time writing grants, planning fundraisers, and creating new programs and expansions to better support the guests. Katee also became a Registered Nurse and works at a hospital in Flagstaff as an RN, BSN. Katee takes her experience at both the shelter and the hospital and learns from them to better serve and help people in need, no matter what situation they are in.

Marci Adamo
Transitional Housing Case Manager

Marci Adamo has a Bachelor's Degree in social work. She is married and has 6 children. Marci has a passion to serve women and children and meet them where they are at while assisting with government agencies, personal welfare, and housing. "The greatest thing is to see a family who comes to our homes, hurting and lost, and leave with dignity and direction in life."

Julie Brown Pflueger, CPCE
Marketing Director

Julie is an experienced Marketing Director and Project Manager with a hospitality industry background and is known for creating exceptional celebrations that are logistically sound. She holds a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management and is a Certified Professional in Catering and Events. Julie has served on the Phoenix Chapter Board of Directors of the National Association for Catering and Events since moving to Prescott in 2015; after she reconnected with her college sweetheart. She loves to get involved and give back to her community. Julie is excited to use her skills in marketing and event coordination to assist PASS with events and to share all that is done through the organization to help women and children in Yavapai County.

Board Members

Board meets every second Monday of each month from 4-5:30 PM at PASS.

Alex Harris
President
Attorney at Law

Brian Silvernale
Vice President
Retired

Glenn Johnson
Treasurer
Marquee Mortgage, LLC

Amore Cianciola
Secretary
Director of Catering and Events
Hassayampa Inn

Cathy Chuck

Vice President & Branch Manager,
National Bank of AZ

Christina Chintis
Realtor for Bloomtree Realty