Lauren LaPine-Ray, vice president, policy and rural health, has been recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 in Public Health in recognition of her work at the MHA. The de Beaumont Foundation announced the program’s Class of 2025 Oct. 14 after reviewing nominations from hundreds of leaders in public health. The new class was selected by a distinguished panel of public health professionals for their leadership and contributions to their community’s health.
“The 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 is a high-achieving, passionate group of professionals whose accomplishments and experience showcase the very best of the public health field,” said Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, president and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. “I look forward to working with them to advance health outcomes in communities across the nation.”
The MHA congratulates LaPine-Ray on this recognition, which reflects her leadership and commitment to advancing the health of individuals and communities. Her dedication to rural health and public policy supports the MHA’s mission and vision to achieve better care and better health through leadership and collaboration across Michigan’s healthcare community.
LaPine-Ray joined the MHA in 2021 and leads policy efforts supporting Michigan’s small and rural hospitals and behavioral health initiatives. She serves as staff secretary for the MHA Small or Rural Hospital Council, Behavioral Health Integration Council and Upper Peninsula Hospital Council, helping advance collaboration and policy development statewide. LaPine-Ray holds a Master of Public Health from Michigan State University and is pursuing a doctorate in public health from the University of Illinois-Chicago.
For more information about the 40 Under 40 in Public Health, including a full list of honorees, visit the de Beaumont Foundation website. Members with questions may contact the MHA.