# [Who We Are](https://partnersrural.org/about)

> A national partner for rural communities, with 30+ years of rural impact.

- **Founded on:** Where you grow up should not determine where you end up
- **Years of rural impact:** 30+ years
- **Origin:** A single school district in Appalachian Kentucky
- **Chief Executive Officer:** Dreama Gentry, CEO / President

## Actions

- [Connect With Us](https://partnersrural.org/connect)

## 30+ years of rural impact

Partners for Rural Impact was founded on a simple but powerful belief: where you grow up should not determine where you end up. What began in a single school district in Appalachian Kentucky grew to expand college access across the region and evolved into a place-based partnership advancing economic mobility. Today, Partners for Rural Impact brings more than 30 years of experience supporting rural communities across the country.

## A national partner for rural communities

We bring rural leaders, allies, and partners together to share knowledge and strengthen local capabilities. By advancing opportunity, amplifying rural brilliance, and activating investments, we help communities create lasting change that puts young people on a clear path to economic mobility.

## Our people

The page lists the organization's leadership team, board of directors, and vice president team, with a biography for each person.

## Related

- [What We Do](https://partnersrural.org/what-we-do)
- [Careers](https://partnersrural.org/careers)
- [Impact](https://partnersrural.org/impact)