Grace Simpson grew up in a rural community in Michigan, where her involvement in 4-H and FFA sparked a passion for agriculture, communications, and leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education from Michigan State University, where she held multiple leadership positions within student organizations, including serving as President of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Senate.
Today, Grace serves as Manager of Member Relations and Communications for the Animal Agriculture Alliance, helping build and strengthen relationships across the food and agriculture value chain. She is also actively involved in the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), serving as Communications and Membership Chair for the Chesapeake Chapter. Grace is passionate about bridging the communication gap between farmers and consumers and growing as a leader to better serve the agriculture community. She lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, with her husband and their young son.
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“It is an honor and a privilege to be selected as a fellow of VALOR Class VIII. I am excited to strengthen my advocacy and leadership skills while learning alongside other leaders in Virginia agriculture. Through this experience, I look forward to gaining new perspectives that will help me better serve the agriculture community and continue working to bridge the communication gap between the farm and fork.”
