About Yonsei

Yonsei Communications is a public relations and communications consultancy elevating a new generation of conscious tech innovators. Our goal is to leave behind a better world by telling the stories that matter.

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What does Yonsei mean?

“Yonsei” (四世) refers to the fourth generation of Japanese-Americans in the US. The character for four, “Yon” 四 also used to mean “Breathe" or "Mouth.”

The word Yonsei asks us to question how we speak, what we take in, our message, and what we leave behind for the next generation.

About Our Founder

Yumi Temple

Yumi specializes in bringing social impact to the heart of public relations and communications. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, she's seen the world's most successful entrepreneurs "move fast" and "break things" up close.  She believes it's time for a new model, and founded Yonsei Communications to be a part of it.

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Today she uses her passion for storytelling to help her clients achieve great things. Whether it's improving their media confidence, or placing them in a top-tier publication -- she propels her clients forward at every turn.

To date she has helped her clients reach over 465 million readers in publications like Vox, Inc. Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Fortune, The LA Times, HuffPost, and more.
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Former clients include: Timeleft, Apollo.io, Qnovo, Candidly, Antheia, Lifestance Health.

You're in good company

"Yumi is incredibly creative - both in the way she approaches her client’s narratives and the way she solves problems. It was very natural working with Yumi as she was communicative, organized, and always proactive. Specifically with media relations, the wheels are always turning for her on how she can create a great story. She thinks outside the box is consistently bringing new ideas to the table."

Kirsten Underwood, Founder

Dreadnought Communications

"Yumi excels at building strong media relationships and finding the story angles that consistently place clients in the spotlight, delivering results that speak for themselves. Her proactive approach means she anticipates opportunities before clients even need to ask."

Vanessa Forbes, Head of Marketing & Sustainability

Qnovo

"Yumi is incredibly creative - both in the way she approaches her client’s narratives and the way she solves problems. The wheels are always turning for her on how she can create a great story. She thinks outside the box is consistently bringing new ideas to the table."

Suzanne, CoFounder

Block, Shape and Sclae

Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Goals

To create a world where the stories and people we value are based on what they left behind - not the dollars raised along the way.

To train global attention toward the world's greatest problems - and the innovators taking them on.

To exceed business goals and create lasting brands through true client-counsel partnership.

Get in Touch

We work with companies, non-profits, agencies, and PR freelancers to bring impact-first counsel to all.

We're here whether you need long-term PR representation, a pinch-hitter before a big campaign, or freelance support. Schedule some time to see how we can help.

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