Michelle Li

Michelle Li is an award-winning, veteran journalist who co-launched The Very Asian Foundation in January 2022 alongside friend and fellow journalist Gia Vang. Not only has The Very Asian Foundation raised tens of thousands of dollars for AANHPI nonprofits in its first 100 days, it is also launching a national awareness campaign called The May Book Project. Michelle’s reporting has been honored with a national Peabody Award, four national Murrows, and multiple regional Emmys. Michelle has appeared on CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The Washington Post. She is releasing a children’s book with Gloo Books this fall called A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food. Michelle currently resides in St. Louis with her family. She is @michellelitv on most platforms.