Born and raised in Alaska, Patricia Atkinson has enjoyed working for over twenty years to develop various health, social service, housing, and education programs. Patricia moved to Sitka in 2004, and currently works for SEARHC to develop improved health care services, and on special projects. She has a small business consulting on the development of long-term care services and housing for people with disabilities, and she enjoys the water and forests surrounding Sitka whenever possible. She has served on the CCS Board of Directors since March 2009.