Sophia Li
Award-winning Journalist, Founder of STEWARD Media
- Role
- Founder at Steward
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sophia Li
Sophia Li is an award-winning journalist, founder of STEWARD Media, and a globally recognized thought leader.She is the global correspondent for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize and host of Meta’s podcast, Climate Talks. She is the Impact Editor at quarterly print magazine, Family Style. Sophia\'s journalistic reporting has appeared in CNN with bylines in Vogue, New York Magazine, Washington Post, and Atmos. Sophia is also the sustainability advisor to skincare brand Cocokind, sits on Saie\' Climate Board and is an official United Nations Human Rights Champion. Sophia has interviewed notable personalities across climate, fashion, tech and culture: from HRH Prince William, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Laureates, Academy-award winning actors to youth climate activists.Sophia\'s leadership in media and sustainability has been widely recognized, earning her accolades from Harvard and leading publications. She was named one of 36 Voices Shaping Culture by Harper\'s Bazaar, a Future Icon by Country & Townhouse (2025), and one of 12 Incredible Women Defining 2024 by Porter Magazine. Her innovative work has also been honored with Refinery29\'s Sustainable Innovator Award and Meta\'s Creator of Tomorrow Award. As a sought-after speaker, Sophia has shared her expertise on prominent global platforms, including the United Nations, TED Climate, World Economic Forum, and Global Fashion Agenda.Sophia was previously the Entertainment Media Editor at American Vogue, part of the founding team of Vogue.com helping to create Vogue’s digital and social voice.
Experience
Founder
Nov 2021 — Present · NY, US
STEWARD is a global media company revolutionizing how media engages with nature. We\'re pioneering a new model where media companies pledge to invest in nature\'s intellectual property (IP) wherever they produce and film, ensuring that conservation, protection, and restoration are integral to the creative process. Through compelling storytelling, STEWARD creates long and short-form content that educates, inspires, and empowers audiences to protect our planet. We are a future-thinking media production studio bridging the gap between nature and media on screen.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Magna Cum Laude, Fashion Merchandising & Media Studies
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2011 — 2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Photojournalism
- Event Planning
- Event Photography
- Event Management
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion Shows
- Fashion Writing
- Trend Analysis
- Fashion
- Retail Sales
- Merchandising
- Stylists
- Fashion Production
- Fashion Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Trends Research
- Promotions
- Strategic Brand Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
- Retail
- Textiles
- Management
- Marketing
- Styling
- Trend Forecasting
- Fashion Illustration
- Fashion Design
- Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Editorial
- Digital Storytelling
- Creative Content Creation
- Visual Storytelling
- Broadcast Journalism
- Social Media
- Social Media Consulting
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