Sophia Li
Sophia Li | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation(s) | climate advocate, multimedia journalist, film director |
| Website | https://www.sophfei.com/ |
Sophia Li is a Chinese-American journalist, movie director and enviromental lawyer. She lives in Brooklyn and Upstate New York.[1]
Early life and education[change | change source]
Sophia Li was born in Minnesota, United States.[2] She lived in province of Shandong, China for two years. After that, she came to Minnesota before her pre-school.[3] She completed her graduation in 2013 from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Arts. She graduated from the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising.[4][5]
Career[change | change source]
She works as an entertainment media editor in Vogue for 4 years until 2017. After that, she went to freelance.[6][5] She became a co-founder of a television show on climate change named "All of the Above". Her business partner was Céline Semaan Vernon. Their show was aired on YouTube and its respective website.[7] They met in an event of HER. Li became a co-host with Babba Riveira and Semaan as the guest. At the same time, Li was also invited to become a board member of Slow Factory Foundation.[8] Besides being a member of Slow Factory, Li was also a board member of Better Shelter.[9]
She also hosted a podcast called "Climate talks" in Meta Platforms.[10]
Honours[change | change source]
Li was named as one of the 16 climate influencers to watch in 2022 by "Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment". It was partnered with Pique Action.[11]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Li, Sophia (2022-02-23). "How a climate-conscious podcaster tries to live sustainably: Dilemmas over air travel, exterminators and hardwood floors". Washington Post.
- ↑ Tarantin, Lianna (16 April 2021). "Sophia Li on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: 'Our Fight Is Everyone's Fight'". Asia Society.
- ↑ Li, Sophia (2021-02-26). "Why I'm No Longer Staying Silent About Anti-Asian Racism". British Vogue.
- ↑ Ugincius, Leila (27 April 2015). "Cotton Inc. grant provides career-launching opportunities for fashion students". VCU News.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Former Vogue.com editor brings consciousness to digital content". VCUarts. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "Sophia Li | In Her Shoes". ESSĒN. 2018-02-28.
- ↑ Sanchez, Chelsey (2021-04-15). "Céline Semaan and Sophia Li's New Show Reminds Us Not All Hope Is Lost in Fighting Climate Change". Harper's BAZAAR.
- ↑ Ferere, Cassell (14 April 2021). "Climate Advocates Céline Semaan And Sophia Li Are Launching The First Sustainability Talk Show". Forbes.
- ↑ "Climate Creators to Watch". Climate Creators to Watch. Archived from the original on 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ↑ Huang, Cecilia (2022-03-08). "8 Asian changemakers for International Women's Day". Cold Tea Collective.
- ↑ Mohammed, Zeina (2022-01-31). "Meet the next generation of climate influencers". E&E News.