Yolanda Torrisi
Director & Executive Manager Corporate Affairs

Yolanda has 25 years of media and public relations experience from working directly in media publishing, business development, client engagement and investor and community relations. Yolanda has managed the media and public relations portfolios for a number of high-profile Australian companies and organisations.
With more than 25 years of experience across journalism, public relations, and business development, Yolanda Torrisi is a people-focused professional who combines outstanding communication skills with vision and vitality to deliver exceptional outcomes for her clients.
Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Arts (Journalism, Economics, Politics) – University of Queensland
• Legal Studies – Murdoch University, Western Australia
• Diploma of Financial Studies – National Business Institute of Australia
Core Competencies:
Yolanda specializes in delivering tailored communication and engagement solutions for businesses across diverse industries. Her areas of expertise include:
• Comprehensive public relations for all industries
• English-Chinese communications interface
• Marketing and company engagement strategies
• Business development and growth strategies
• Website content creation, blogging, and digital media management
• Video scripting, production, and media integration
• Event management and stakeholder engagement
• Networking and relationship building
Career Highlights:
Yolanda began her professional journey as a journalist, working with regional and metropolitan newspapers across Australia. In 2000, she founded Altitude Media, a public relations firm that has since delivered outstanding results for a variety of industries, including construction, retail, mining, finance, and professional services.
Yolanda has authored numerous publications, blogs, and brochures to expand her clients’ reach, created high-ranking digital content, and produced professional video content for their social media and YouTube platforms. Her ability to integrate multimedia communications ensures her clients remain competitive in today’s digital landscape.
Yolanda is also known for her expertise in event management, including organizing industry speaker presentations, networking events, and community engagement initiatives.
Industry Experience:
Yolanda has provided public relations services to a diverse range of industries, including:
• Professional Services: Australian Workplace Strategies, Conveyancing.com, Parke Corporation
• Industry Services: Care Park, Australian Property Management
• Construction: Roadside Services and Solutions
• Retail: Greythorn Central Shopping Strip, North Balwyn Village Shopping Strip, Pianos Recycled
• Industry Associations: Archicentre Australia, African Mining Network
• Mining Companies: Vanture International, Boadicea Resources
• Financial Services: Australasia Investments
Key Achievements:
• Creator and manager of the Faces of Greythorn statues placemaking project (completed in 2022).
• Co-author of the successful food book Flavours of The Four Seasons.
• Host of Tempting the Tastebuds and Aromas Over the Airwaves for ABC Radio for 14 years.
• Founder and manager of The ASIA Miner, the first English-Chinese mining magazine.
• Miss Australia Quest finalist (1990s) and recipient of scholarships to study and work in Japan and Argentina.
Who is Yolanda?
Outside of her professional achievements, Yolanda enjoys an active lifestyle that includes gym workouts, power walking, gardening, and cooking. She is deeply involved in her local community as a volunteer, showcasing her commitment to making a positive impact both professionally and personally.
Yolanda Torrisi is a forward-thinking, results-oriented professional dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals through strategic communication, innovative solutions, and meaningful engagement.