HONOLULU, HI, February 17, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Elizabeth M. Li has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Li is the owner and executive of the Essence & Earth, a lifestyle program dedicated to promoting plant-based wellness and environmental sustainability. Since 2025, she has been actively engaged in advancing her business, developing media projects and preparing for further academic pursuits. Her work at the E&E reflects her commitment to well-being and aligns with her passion for encouraging a plant-based diet rooted in environmental stewardship.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Li established herself as an expert in media communications through a distinguished career as a journalist and news anchor. She excelled in medical communications, leveraging her skills to inform and educate the public on health-related topics. Her expertise extended to creating cooking videos and authoring a cookbook, further amplifying her influence in the field of healthy living.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Li made history in important areas in Asia as the first multilingual broadcaster, breaking new ground in the industry. Despite receiving offers to pursue opportunities in television and Hollywood after her early start in high school acting, she chose to focus instead on promoting plant-based living as part of her broader commitment to environmental protection and personal wellness. This decision underscored her dedication to personal values over external recognition.

Ms. Li comes from distinguished lineages on both sides of her family, with her mother's family tracing royal heritage and both ancestral lines maintaining documented histories spanning centuries in Asia. This profound sense of historical legacy has shaped her understanding of responsibility to future generations and strengthened her conviction to serve as a voice for environmental protection. Drawing on the wisdom of ancestors who lived in harmony with nature, Ms. Li views environmental advocacy as both a personal calling and an ancestral imperative, using her platform to inspire others toward sustainable living and planetary stewardship.

In addition to her media roles, Ms. Li taught dancing, hula dance specifically, sharing her appreciation for cultural expression and physical activity with others. Her experience as a hula dance teacher complemented her broader commitment to wellness and community engagement.

Ms. Li's academic background includes coursework toward a doctorate, reflecting her ongoing interest in the intersection of human health and artificial intelligence. She earned a master's degree in theater studies from the University of Hawaii, which provided a foundation for her achievements in broadcasting and public speaking. She also holds a bachelor's degree, which contributed to her comprehensive understanding of communication and performance.

Throughout her journey, Ms. Li credits her success to her father's encouragement and her own resilience. Despite emotional challenges in her upbringing, she learned to prioritize personal goals over external expectations, becoming her own motivator and refusing to accept failure.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Li has demonstrated civic-mindedness through volunteer work with the American Humane Society. In 2007, she was honored as Mrs. Hawaii International, which led to participation in international pageants and expanded her advocacy platform.

Her creative endeavors include authoring a cookbook that promotes healthy eating habits rooted in environmental consciousness and producing cooking videos that inspire audiences to embrace sustainable, plant-based cuisine.

In her personal life, Ms. Li enjoys swimming, exercising, attending personal growth workshops, and teaching hula dance. An avid meditator, she has taught meditation and inspired others through speaking engagements, achieving spiritual success alongside professional milestones.

Looking ahead, Ms. Li aspires to join a program or work in the public or private sector, applying her knowledge of human performance. She is particularly interested in studying longevity and aims to secure a position or establish a business focused on enhancing human health for the benefit of society.

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