Lauren Hunter-Smith is the Administrative Coordinator at LiKEN. She coordinates the day to day operations of LiKEN. On a personal level, Lauren is an artist, gardener, amateur mycologist, Mama, and the owner of Bluegrass Death Doula. Lauren is a Lexington native and graduate of the University of Kentucky where she studied Painting and Biology. Following college, Lauren served in the Peace Corps as a Women’s Health Volunteer in Benin, West Africa. Upon her return to the Bluegrass, Lauren worked with several local nonprofit arts organizations including the Headley-Whitney Museum and Kentucky Theater. Lauren made the leap to death care professional after completing her death doula certification in 2021. In addition to being a death educator and companion, Lauren is a home funeral guide, natural burial advocate, non-denominational celebrant, sound therapist, aromatherapist, and meditation guide.