Owner/Director, Donahue Models & Talent
Yemi Sekoni, is the president of Donahue Models & Talent, LLC – Rhode Island’s oldest modeling agency. Her company represents some of New England’s top professional talent and works with many corporate giants across the region, helping these companies to launch successful advertising campaigns and convey critical marketing messages.
As a former model and actress, Yemi has over 45 years of experience in various areas of the fashion and entertainment industry, including theater, tv, film, print and runway. She has a bachelor’s degree in education, a post-graduate diploma in marketing, and an MBA, and has worked in banking, business development, relationship management and event planning. She is also an alum of the renowned Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program.
In addition to running her agency, Yemi is the founder and executive producer of Rhode Island Fashion Week as well as a mentor with the Rhode Island chapter of the Small Business Administration’s SCORE offering consulting, educational and business coaching support to emerging fashion designers in her local community.