Shelby Ploucha

Shelby (Roland) Ploucha is a communication professional with a strong background in public relations and brand engagement. Currently serving as Manager II of Communications at Ancestry since October 2023, previous experience includes Senior Manager of Public Relations at Ferrara and various roles at McDonald's, where responsibilities spanned from manager to contractor in U.S. PR & Brand Engagement. Prior to these positions, Shelby contributed to notable clients at Golin as a manager and account executive, and gained early experience through internships with NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Shelby holds a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Public Relations from Michigan State University, where a cumulative GPA of 3.91 was achieved, along with a study abroad in Sales Leadership.