Grace Simpson

Manager, Membership and Communications

In her role as manager, membership and communications, Grace Simpson helps manage the organization’s membership and sponsorship recruitment and retention process along with overseeing operational needs and providing support to communications and issues management efforts. Grace also serves as the first line of contact for Alliance members and other stakeholders and is responsible for facilitating…

Abby Kornegay

Director, Issues and Engagement

Abby Kornegay is the Alliance’s director, issues and engagement and is responsible for shaping the Alliance’s issues management and crisis communications strategy. Abby leads the organization’s efforts to expose those who threaten our nation’s food security with damaging misinformation, including monitoring and responding to the efforts of adversarial groups. She also coordinates strategic engagement efforts,…

Emily Ellis

Director, Communications and Content

As the Alliance’s director, communications and content, Emily Ellis is responsible for shaping the Alliance’s brand and proactive communications strategy. Emily leads the Alliance’s media engagement efforts, ensures the strength and consistency of the Alliance brand, manages the planning and execution of the College Aggies Online program, and outreach efforts with nutrition influencers. She also…

Director, Membership and Marketing

Logan Hall, director, membership and marketing, is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Alliance’s membership and sponsorship recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies. In his role, he connects farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals with the Alliance’s resources on effectively communicating with key audiences about animal agriculture and understanding the strategies and tactics of…

Hannah Thompson-Weeman

President and CEO

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Alliance president and CEO, provides strategic direction to the organization and oversees its operations along with engaging key stakeholders about the value of animal agriculture and providing guidance to the animal agriculture community about managing various issues, including animal rights extremist activity and campaigns. Hannah joined the Alliance in 2014 and has served…