Ami Shukla
About Ami Shukla
Ami Shukla serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Red Ventures, where she manages media relations and directs public relations efforts. She has a background in journalism and has held various leadership roles in communications and social impact initiatives throughout her career.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Ami Shukla serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Red Ventures since 2023. In this role, she manages media inquiries and pitches to various media outlets, acting as the corporate spokesperson. Shukla directs both global and US public relations efforts, which include drafting press releases and leading executive communications. She plays a significant role in planning and executing large-scale corporate and employee-focused events for the organization, which has over 5,000 employees.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Before her current position, Ami Shukla worked at Red Ventures as the Director of Corporate Communications from 2020 to 2023. Her responsibilities included overseeing public relations, social media, and external communications. Prior to that, she held the role of Senior Vice President at Syneos Health Communications from 2010 to 2020, where she contributed to various communication strategies. Shukla also worked as a Senior Account Executive at Cohn & Wolfe from 2007 to 2010, further building her expertise in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Ami Shukla earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Journalism with a focus on Public Relations and a minor in Chemistry. Her academic tenure spanned from 2001 to 2005. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in corporate communications and public relations.
Leadership in Social Impact Initiatives
At Red Ventures, Ami Shukla plays a leadership role in social impact initiatives and employee resource groups. She is actively involved in moderating national panels on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Shukla also creates and manages annual budgets for Corporate Communications and DEI initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate culture.
Early Career Development
Ami Shukla began her career as the Community Relations Manager at Communities In Schools of the Midlands from 2005 to 2006. This early role in Columbia, South Carolina, provided her with foundational experience in community engagement and relations, which she has built upon throughout her career in corporate communications.