Our Commitment
Connection
Establishing a robust, inclusive network that fosters a sense of belonging and mutual support. A series of events will run throughout the year designed to bring together the community and facilitate connection.
Collaboration
Facilitating partnerships and collaborative efforts to amplify our collective voice and impact alongside allies. ACN strives to elevate Asian professionals in the communications industries by providing opportunities, visibility, and advocacy for their contributions.
Curiosity
Encouraging engagement, learning and curiosity in the Media, Marketing and PR field among diverse professionals and fostering the next generation. Activities will include workshops, mentoring, building career advancement resources as well as speaking in schools and universities to attract more diverse entry level talent.
The Co-Founders
Advita Patel
Farzana Baduel
Farzana Baduel
Advita, founder of CommsRebel, helps organisations cultivate inclusive cultures through effective communications so all colleagues can belong and thrive in their work. With more than two decades worth of experience, Advita is committed to helping leaders understand how communication can transform cultures so their colleagues can thrive ra
Advita, founder of CommsRebel, helps organisations cultivate inclusive cultures through effective communications so all colleagues can belong and thrive in their work. With more than two decades worth of experience, Advita is committed to helping leaders understand how communication can transform cultures so their colleagues can thrive rather than just survive. Alongside CommsRebel, Advita is the co-founder of A Leader Like Me and CalmEdgedRebels. In 2023 she co-authored a best selling book, Building a Culture of Inclusivity, with Priya Bates and in 2025 she will be the President for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Farzana Baduel
Farzana Baduel
Farzana Baduel
Farzana is the CEO and co-founder of Curzon PR. Whilst headquartered in London, the firm has a global reach serving partners across Government, corporate, culture and charities. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Farzana is the Resident Public Relations expert for the University of Oxford’s Said Bus
Farzana is the CEO and co-founder of Curzon PR. Whilst headquartered in London, the firm has a global reach serving partners across Government, corporate, culture and charities. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Farzana is the Resident Public Relations expert for the University of Oxford’s Said Business School. She is a trustee and serves on the board of the British Asian Trust, founded by King Charles III to tackle poverty in South Asia. She also serves as a trustee for Soho Theatre. She believes in the power of storytelling for good and as a communication bridge to connect worlds.
Shayoni Lynn
Farzana Baduel
Shayoni Lynn
Shayoni Lynn is CEO and founder of multi-award-winning behavioural science communications consultancy, Lynn Group. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and is Chair of PRCA Cymru. Shayoni has received the Mark Mellor Award for Outstanding Con
Shayoni Lynn is CEO and founder of multi-award-winning behavioural science communications consultancy, Lynn Group. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and is Chair of PRCA Cymru. Shayoni has received the Mark Mellor Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, as well as
PRCA Awards for Outstanding Contribution during COVID-19 and Professional of the Year.
She was awarded the Institute of Directors (IoD) Start Up Director of the Year Award in 2023. She is an Independent Board Member for Active Travel Wales.