As cheerful as a daisy and as bright as a sunflower, Laurna Strehl spends her professional time managing the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens. Through fun events on the grounds to impactful projects like the Path of Hope and Healing, Laurna is helping to create a space for people to experience the healing powers of nature. Through experiencing the loss of her sister from breast cancer, Laurna learned to live her life with intention and savor each moment. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Owensboro and recently helped to restart the Leadership Owensboro Alumni Association. She serves on several boards and makes an impact the moment she steps into a room with her contagious spirit. Stop and smell the roses with Laurna.