Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents and raised primarily in Puerto Rico, Hernández began her career in the modeling, beauty contests and entertainment field at a very early age. The family moved to mainland where she became a professional model. She joined Wilhelmina Models and Barbizon in New York. She then moved to Florida and joined Ford Models in Miami and Martha Haggman Image Development and Modeling Studio. Hernández has been featured on promotional campaigns for renowned brands in the nation and the Caribbean. Hernández earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Specialized in Business Administration and multiple certifications on Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology. Hernández is the presenter on the television show “Elizabeth En Tu Agenda” TV Show broadcasting in USA Florida on Telemundo, Vision TV, Orange TV and other outlets and Puerto Rico Canal 13 WORO. Hernández is a former Mrs. Puerto Rico United States ‘00-‘01. Pageant Consultant, Coordinator and Judge for regional, national and international beauty pageants. Hernández is founder/president of EH Image Development & Modeling Institute. Once a year she presents a scholarship to a selected low income family to offer them the opportunity to train and make their dreams a reality.
Motivational speaker
Hernández participates in conferences, seminars and workshops during the year empowering the Hispanic Families in the United States and Puerto Rico. Elizabeth is also the Founder and Co-Producer of Motivational Seminar Series “Mujer Tu Puedes”.
2001 Recognition Award presented by Manuel A. Toro, Founder & President of La Prensa Newspaper and National Federation of Hispanic Owned Newspapers during the VIII Hispanic Media Convention.
2001 Presented with a RESOLUTION by Hon. Edison Misla Aldarondo, President of La Camara de Representantes de Puerto Rico resolving that "Elizabeth Hernandez is a proud representation of the Puerto Rican women"
2004 Selected “Celebrity of the Week” - Telemundo
2004 Awarded Premio Paoli “Modeling Academy of The Year” - Premios Paoli Intl.
2007 Awarded the “Leadership” Award - Convocatoria De Mujeres Hispanas
2007 Presented with a RESOLUTION by Mayor of Orange County Honorable Rich Crotty and Orange County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez, District 3 resolving that “Elizabeth Hernandez, owner of EH Modeling and creator/founder of motivational seminar series “Mujer Tu Puedes! ”, be recognized for the valuable contributions to the continuous empowerment of Women as local, state and national leaders”.
2008 Featured on the segment “Triunfadores” Noticias - Telemundo
2009 Awarded the “Women Who Make A Difference” Award, Executive Business Category presented by LaPrensa Newspaper, an ImpreMedia Co.
Guest Speaker. Conference. Ministerio Mujer Llena de Gracia, a ministry dedicated to provide assistance to battered and abused women Volunteer serving as a Big-Sister mentor to young ladies between the ages of 13 thru 18 – crucial years of their personal and professional development.
