Yami Lima

In 2015, Yami Lima created a simple fundraising video for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to support a friend’s son battling leukemia. The film helped raise more than $50,000—and revealed something powerful: when stories are told with honesty and clarity, people respond.

That moment planted the seed for what would later become Sunlit, a storytelling practice dedicated to helping impact-focused organizations clearly communicate the impact of their work.

Before founding Sunlit, Yami spent 25 years as a professional engineer and program manager in the aerospace and medical device industries. With a background in Industrial Engineering and an MBA, she brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, systems expertise, and storytelling to impact-focused organizations. Her work helps organizations translate complex programs into clear narratives that connect with donors, funders, and communities.

The name Sunlit reflects something deeply personal. Yami has always found perspective and renewal in nature—walking under open skies, surrounded by trees, or stepping outside when clarity is needed. Nature has a way of reminding us what matters most. In the same spirit, Sunlit exists to bring important work into the light, helping others see the purpose, the people, and the impact behind it.