Heather Lende

Heather Lende is an accomplished author and community leader from Haines, Alaska.

She has written several books, including the New York Times bestseller "If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name." Lende serves as the Alaska State Writer Laureate for 2021-2023 and has contributed to various publications.

Her writing often draws from her experiences as an obituary writer and hospice volunteer.

Lende is actively involved in her community, serving on the local borough assembly and volunteering for the library and radio station.

She holds an MFA from the University of Alaska Anchorage and has received recognition for her contributions to arts and humanities.