“Passionate PR Expert with Wanderlust”

Equally adept at writing, conducting media relations and developing strategy, Adriana (Ana) Van Duyn offers experience, energy and insight to automotive and industrial clients. With more than two decades of experience, she aims to serve as a reliable strategic partner, offering expert guidance and support for all clients’ communication needs.

With a strong focus on media relations, Adriana has a proven track record of securing placements, arranging interviews and generating bylined articles across automotive, mobility, engineering, manufacturing, technology and business publications. She also has deep experience tailoring PR strategies for Europe-based clients, ensuring their messaging resonates with North American audiences and media.

Prior to Franco’s acquisition of Bianchi Public Relations in January 2025, Adriana joined Bianchi PR in 2004 as an account coordinator and quickly earned her clients’ trust and respect as someone who can make good things happen. She was promoted to assistant account executive in 2005, account executive in 2006, senior account executive in 2007 and named to her current position in 2010.

Prior to joining Bianchi PR, Adriana served as a public relations intern for Campbell-Ewald. Previously, she served as a marketing and public relations intern for Szwed Communications, Inc.

Adriana earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a public relations minor from Oakland University and a Master of Arts degree in organizational communication and public relations from Wayne State University. In 2012, Adriana earned the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) distinction of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She is a member of the Detroit chapter of PRSA and the Automotive Press Association.

Outside of work, Adriana and her family are avid travelers, embracing every opportunity to explore the world. She finds that her wanderlust enriches both her personal and professional life, as it enables her to explore new possibilities, discover new passions and create new value.