Speakers Bureau

The Alliance team is experienced with giving presentations on topics including animal rights extremist tactics, farm and plant security, crisis management, consumer engagement and advocating for agriculture on social media. In-person and virtual options are available. Contact us for rates, availability and more information.

Here is a printable copy of our Speakers Bureau!

Presentation Topics

Animal rights extremists and their tactics, such as “undercover” videos, faith-based outreach, pressuring restaurants and retailers, targeting investors, and more
Farm and facility security
Crisis management
Communicating about current issues in animal agriculture such as animal care and sustainability
Social media – how it can be used for proactive communication, examples of using it to promote agriculture and workshops on how to set up and utilize the different social media platforms

Meet the Presenters

Hannah Thompson-Weeman

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, president and CEO, provides strategic direction to the organization and oversees its operations. She also engages key stakeholders about the value of animal agriculture and provides guidance to the animal agriculture community about managing various issues, including animal rights extremist activity and campaigns. She completed a thesis focused on crisis communications and planning within the dairy community.

Logan Hall

Logan Hall, director, membership and marketing, leads the development and execution of the Alliance’s membership and sponsorship recruitment, engagement and retention strategies. He also raises awareness of the Alliance and its programs within the animal agriculture and food communities and ensures members and supporters have the information and resources they value and need.

Emily Ellis

Emily Ellis, director, communications and content, is responsible for shaping the Alliance’s brand and proactive communications strategy. She also leads the Alliance’s media engagement efforts and outreach efforts with nutrition influencers. In her role, Ellis utilizes traditional and digital media to help connect consumers with factual information about modern food production.

Abby Kornegay

Abby Kornegay, director, issues and engagement, is responsible for shaping the Alliance’s issues management and crisis communications strategy. She monitors and responds to the efforts of adversarial groups and provides counsel to Alliance members and contacts on issues. Kornegay also coordinates strategic engagement efforts on various issues and campaigns.

Grace Simpson

Grace Simpson, manager, membership and communications, helps manage the organization’s membership and sponsorship recruitment and retention process. She also oversees operational needs and providing support to communications and issues management efforts.

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