American Egg Board President and CEO brings 15+ years of agriculture and food systems leadership to HATCH Board of Directors
CARMEL, IN, Sept. 29, 2026
“As HATCH scales to close the nation’s protein gap, we need leaders who know how to build partnerships across the entire food system,” said Danny Leckie, CEO of HATCH.
“Emily has done exactly that throughout her career, and her leadership at the intersection of agriculture, policy and the protein industry will help us close the protein gap faster and more sustainably. Her insight will be invaluable as we grow, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to our Board.”
“I am honored to join the HATCH Board and sit with farmers and incredible agriculture leaders who are passionate about ensuring that no one in this country goes without nourishment,” said Emily Metz, President & CEO of the American Egg Board.
“America’s egg farmers were the first partners in HATCH’s mission to get high-quality protein to the families who need it most and I carry with me their mandate to find new ways to expand access for those most in need to the perfect protein: eggs. I can’t wait to be a part of the growth of HATCH and its critical mission.”
ABOUT HATCH
Founded in 2015, HATCH is on a mission to make lasting access to complete nutrition a reality for every community. Through partnerships with hunger relief organizations nationwide, HATCH helps deliver fresh, high-quality protein to families who need it most, creating stability, dignity, and nourishment where it’s often hardest to find. As a sourcing partner, HATCH connects protein producers with hunger relief organizations, helping navigate sourcing challenges and create sustainable pathways for nutritious protein to reach communities in need. HATCH is also a founding partner of the Coalition to Close the Protein Gap, a $40 million public-private initiative
bringing together leaders across government, agriculture, industry, philanthropy, and hunger relief to permanently close America’s charitable protein gap. Together, Coalition partners are working to build the infrastructure and supply chain needed to deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals each year. HATCH is building a future where nutritious food is not a privilege, but a shared foundation for stronger, healthier generations to come. Follow HATCH on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
ABOUT THE COALITION TO CLOSE THE PROTEIN GAP
Home of The Incredible Egg, American Egg Board (AEB) is the national marketing organization of America’s egg producers. Its mission is to increase demand for eggs and egg products through research, education and promotion. AEB is 100 percent producer-funded and located in Chicago, Illinois. For more, visit IncredibleEgg.org.