Gina Spatafore

About Gina Spatafore

Public relations professional with over 15 years experience helping to implement and execute strategic communications, thought leadership and media relations programs in the consumer, consumer technology and enterprise technology sectors. Proven ability to manage a wide-range of public relations activities including strategic planning, media relations, product launches, reputation management and planning of key media and industry events. Effective leader and team player, who skillfully manages multiple tasks, meets deadlines and works well under pressure.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Communications

   Ancestry

   Jul 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Leads global external communications at Ancestry. Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company\'s communication efforts, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging to diverse audiences worldwide. Oversees all aspects of external communications, including corporate responsibility, media relations, executive thought leadership and crisis communications.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Journalism, Public Relations

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Message Development
• Media Monitoring
• Marketing Communications
• Analyst Relations
• Integrated Marketing
• Publicity
• Social Media Measurement
• Social Media
• Cision
• Reputation Management
• Press Releases
• Corporate Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Messaging
• Crisis Communications
• Thought Leadership
• Leadership
• Strategic Communications