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Sharon LaRue Louisville, KY

Sharon LaRue always knew she would be working to serve women and girls using art and creativity. As an Art Therapist, she developed a children’s coloring book to be used for child abuse prevention. As the director of a program working to eliminate interpersonal violence at the University of Louisville, she facilitated Arts as Activism projects utilizing the art making process to fuel creativity, generate dialogue between diverse populations, and foster social change.

Since 2014, Sharon has served as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Foundation for Women an organization that honors the feminist perspective of collective strength and recognizes art as a powerful catalyst for transformational change through grant making and artist residencies. She places an intentional focus on “learning from the field” by participating in local, regional, and national dialogues on feminist art for social change to strengthen access to resources and celebrate the diversity and complexity of all of our lives.

Sharon is honored to have received awards from The Center for Non-Profit Art of Inclusion, The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, the Rotary Service above Self Award, the Liberation Award to end Human Trafficking, and the UNA USA Human Rights Civil Rights Award. She serves as a Kentucky Colonel and is proud to serve on the Girls Scouts of Kentuckiana Board of Directors.

Laura Zanewicz

Hatfield, MBA Crestwood, KY

“I am a Girl Scout for Life! I started my scouting career as a tagalong to my brother’s Boy Scout troop and was excited to finally join Girl Scouting as a Daisy! I continued through all levels and am a Silver and Gold Award Girl Scout. I come from a strong family of scouting, in fact both my brothers have also achieved the highest award in Boy Scouting.

In my professional arsenal I bring leadership experience from nonprofits, public corporations and family-owned entities. My passion is working through challenges and driving efficiencies within organizations. I enjoy leading projects and helping a company grow through change. I currently serve as the Project Manager of Retail Operations for Shoe Sensation.

I received my dual Bachelor of Science Psychobiology and Spanish degrees from Centre College. From there I continued my education to receive my MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville. Presently I am working towards obtaining my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

In addition to my professional life, I am an active volunteer with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. I serve as a CPR/First Aid Instructor and also serve as the leader for Daisy Troop 1471.

I enjoy spending time with my family. My two little girls Meleah (6) and Jocelyn (4) keep me on my toes. My husband is my biggest supporter and loves our passion for Girl Scouting!”