Animal Agriculture Alliance celebrates staff promotionsAnimal Agriculture Alliance celebrates staff promotions

Emily Ellis, Abby Kornegay and Grace Simpson start new roles in communications and engagement areas.

January 22, 2025

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The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the promotion of several staff members in recognition of their significant contributions, expertise and dedication as allies to the animal agriculture community. The alliance congratulates Emily Ellis, Abby Kornegay and Grace Simpson on their promotions, which took effect Jan. 1.

“We are excited to announce these well-earned promotions, which showcase the growth, commitment and expertise of our team,” said Hannah Thompson-Weeman, president and chief executive officer of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. “Emily, Abby and Grace have each made outstanding contributions to advancing our mission of safeguarding the future of animal agriculture. I look forward to working alongside them as they grow in their new roles.”

Ellis has been promoted to director, communications and content. She served as an intern for the Animal Agriculture Alliance in 2017 and returned full time in 2020. In her role, Ellis is responsible for shaping the alliance’s brand and proactive communications strategy. During her time at the alliance, Ellis has led initiatives like the release of a new report on animal agriculture’s sustainability contributions in 2024 and the growth of the College Aggies Online scholarship program.

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Kornegay has been promoted to director, issues and engagement. Kornegay leads the alliance’s issues management and crisis communications strategy as well as efforts to expose those who threaten the nation’s food security with damaging misinformation, including monitoring and responding to the efforts of adversarial groups. Her efforts since joining the Animal Agriculture Alliance in 2022 have strengthened relationships with the restaurant/retail/foodservice community, including hosting a farm tour in fall 2024.

Simpson has been promoted to manager, membership and communications. She interned with the alliance in 2021 before continuing with the team permanently in 2022. Simpson helps manage the organization’s membership and sponsorship recruitment and retention processes, oversees operational needs and leads social media efforts. Her strengths in member engagement and exceptional customer service have led to strong membership retention rates and increased support.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance safeguards the future of animal agriculture and its value to society by bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities, connecting key food industry stakeholders to arm them with responses to emerging issues. The alliance also engages food chain influencers, promoting consumer choice by helping them better understand modern animal agriculture, and exposes those who threaten our nation’s food security with damaging misinformation.

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