Anla Li -Tan is an alumna of Grace Christian College and went to University of Santo Tomas to earn her degree in Bachelor of Science major in Interior Design.

In 2008, she graduated Cum Laude and received an Outstanding Thesis Award for her Taal Island Spa Resort project. She also became the Top 8 placer during the 2008 Interior Design Board Exam. 

Anla is a member of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers and a founding member of the prestigious Philippine Green Building Council. She previously worked as an Art Director for ABS-CBN Film Production and later on pursued her career and focused on being a licensed interior designer.