Leonheart was founded by Lauren Parker, an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers with a designation in Fine Art.
 
Lauren studied Fine Art and Art History at New College of Florida, graduating with honors. She gained extensive experience managing hundreds of successful, high-end estate sales in Florida for more than 18 years, as well as holding a key role at a maritime archaeology firm for 7 years. She traveled by sea more than 4,500 miles to multiple permitted historic sites and managed large collections of artifacts numbering in the thousands. 

Lauren expanded her asset management expertise through Fine Art Appraisal education with the International Society of Appraisers. She has appraised notable artworks, including multi-million dollar pieces, as well as high-net-worth estates containing a wide range of valuable assets. 

With an art historical background, active current market insights and extensive experience managing complex collections, Lauren advises collectors, heirs, and fiduciaries on acquisition opportunities, asset review and strategic market placement.

Her company, Leonheart, offers specialized services tailored to each client's needs, operating on principles of professionalism, accuracy and discretion.