Lauren has held the position of Senior Accountant for Shee Atiká, Inc., and now has resumed duties as Director of Human Resources, and will continue with payroll functions with the company.
Lauren gained much of her previous accounting experience while employed for over 15 years with the Alaska Department of Labor, Employment Security Tax in Juneau. During her employment with the state, she held various positions including Accounting Clerk, Status Examiner, Registration Supervisor and Accounting Supervisor.
Lauren was born and raised in Sitka, the daughter of the late William Burkhart, Sr. and Daisy Burkhart. She is of the Eagle moiety, Kaagwaantaan and comes from the Eagle Nest House.