Temi
Onayemi

Temi Onayemi is a senior associate in Raben’s Issue Campaigns and Movements practice. His work focuses on designing narrative, cultural, and advocacy strategies that help clients mobilize communities, shape public dialogue, and drive meaningful change. He brings a systems-driven approach to understanding how identity, policy, and culture interact, supporting movements that build power from the ground up.

At Raben, Temi co-led the bipartisan passage of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act and has contributed to national efforts to increase diversity in the federal bench and executive branch. His portfolio includes civic engagement, community-centered policy strategy, and narrative development for initiatives focused on healthcare access, economic mobility, women's and children’s issues, and strengthening local ecosystems.

Before joining Raben, Temi served as deputy campaign manager for Nebraska State Senator Anna Wishart and gained legislative and political experience working with State Senator Megan Hunt. He has long been committed to youth and community empowerment. He served as a national youth ambassador for No Kid Hungry and co-led ChangeNowLNK, a nonprofit focused on advancing local policy innovation in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Temi was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he studied psychology and political science. He enjoys creative writing and social commentary, playing, and learning about new cultures.