Toyomi Yoshida

Senior Communications Specialist

Toyomi Yoshida is the Senior Communications Specialist at the General Board of Church and Society, specializing in digital media, content strategy, copywriting, video production and design to advance GBCS’s strategic mission.

Toyomi’s expertise in communications is fueled by rapid technological advancements and versatile writing skills. Prior to Toyomi’s role at Church and Society, they provided strategic digital media consulting services to digital communications firms, partnering with clients like Google, YouTube, and Sony.

As a United Methodist, Toyomi served on The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors in 2005 as a young adult Board appointment. They also attended and worked as a music director in several United Methodist congregations.

“I served on the board during the 2005-2008 quadrennium with General Secretary Jim Winkler,” Toyomi said. “Joining GBCS as a staff member feels like coming full circle. The most exciting aspect of this role is the process of creating content, discovering what resonates most with people, and applying that knowledge to amplify the agency’s work.”

Toyomi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Lewis and Clark College and was a Changemaker Fellow at the Pacific School of Religion.

Toyomi enjoys reading works by contemporary mystics, spending time in nature, and having brunch with their wife after a workout.

Email: tyoshida@umcjustice.org
Phone: 202.488.5601