06/27/2025
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📣 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Rural Leader Magazine | September 2025 Issue Coming Soon
We are thrilled to unveil the 2025 Forty Under Forty Honorees!
As Editor-in-Chief of Rural Leader Magazine, it is both my honor and deep privilege to shine a spotlight on 40 exceptional individuals who are redefining leadership across rural America.
These honorees, all under the age of 40, represent the heartbeat of small towns—leaders in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, public service, ministry, criminal justice, and beyond. They are first responders, nonprofit founders, small business owners, and trailblazers who didn’t wait for a seat at the table—they built their own.
📍This year’s class represents the best of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—three states rich in history, heart, and hometown grit. From barbershops and boardrooms to classrooms and clinics, their work is creating real impact in the places they call home.
In communities where resources may be limited, their passion is unlimited. In places often overlooked, they’ve chosen to stand up and lead. These are the changemakers who remind us that rural doesn’t mean behind—it means rooted.
🌟 Join us in celebrating their powerful stories in the upcoming September 2025 issue of Rural Leader Magazine. You’ll read about resilience, vision, sacrifice, and a deep love for community.
👑 Congratulations to the 2025 Rural Leader Magazine Forty Under Forty Honorees!
We see you. We salute you. And we can’t wait to share your story with the world.
With pride,
Dr. Kuanita E. Murphy
Editor-in-Chief | Rural Leader Magazine
