Esther-Marie Frederika Vazquez-Monnoyeur
Foote Fellow Honors Student at the University of Miami
Academic Excellence
University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL
- • Intended B.S. in Biochemistry & Nutrition
- • Minor in Sociology
- • Expected Graduation: 2029
- • GPA: 4.0
Miami Country Day School — Miami Shores, FL
- • Graduated: 2025
- • GPA: 4.4 weighted; 4.15 unweighted
Honors & Recognition
- • Foote Fellow Honors Program (2026)
- • Presidential Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (2026)
- • Headmaster's List (all A's, 2021–2025)
Leadership & Community Impact
Founder & President, Got Your Back Miami
Scoliosis support organization serving South Florida (2022–present)
- • Established partnerships with the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis & the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
- • Organized support group meetings and community wellness events with Shake-A-Leg Miami
- • Managed the organization's website, blog, and social media outreach
- • Led a Scoliosis Awareness Month campaign for Sunbelt Rentals (UK-based equipment company)
- • Featured in the "Inspiring Stories" section of VoyageMIA magazine
Volunteer, Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
2023–present
- • Observed patient-centered rehabilitation care and recovery processes for individuals with spinal and neurological conditions
- • Participated in discussions with healthcare providers about treatment approaches and the psychological effects of scoliosis
Research Participant, University of Michigan Scoliosis Study
2024
- • Contributed a patient perspective and personal experiences to scoliosis research
- • Aided in the development of patient-centered research insights
School Activities & Leadership
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Secretary (2024–2025)
- • Organized health-related activities and engaged with healthcare professionals
Student Ambassadors
Distinguished Tour Guide (2021–2025)
- • Led visiting families around campus
American Medical Student Association
Member (2025–present)
Community Service Organizations
2021–2025
- • Senior citizen outreach and activity set-up
- • Childhood cancer support initiatives
- • School-hosted fundraising events
Summer Experiences & Professional Development
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine & Endocrinology Practice
2025
- • Gained exposure to endocrinology, diabetes management, weight-loss treatment, and hormonal health
- • Assisted in patient intake, insurance processing, and scheduling
- • Observed and assisted with clinical procedures such as injections and other aesthetic treatments
- • Communicated with insurance providers and pharmacies
Atlantis Fellowship — Medical Shadowing in Sevilla, Spain
Two-week clinical shadowing program
- • Shadowed physicians across multiple specialties in a hospital setting
- • Gained hands-on exposure to international healthcare practices
UM Summer Scholars Program — Cancer Biology
2024 (6 college credits)
- • Completed college-level coursework in cancer biology
- • Attended seminars led by experts in oncology, genetics, and biomedicine
Administrative Assistant, VHL Law
2019–present
- • Managed filing and organization of legal documents
- • Assisted with basic accounting
French Immersion Program in Switzerland
2023
• Enhanced French language skills through cultural immersion
Passions & Personal Interests
Continuing Education
- • Coursera Certificate: Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Nutrition & Cooking
- • Develop personal recipes with a focus on nutritional value optimization
Music Production & DJ Mixing
- • Produce music and create DJ mixes
Cultural Research & Sailing
- • Heritage Research: Researched the Basque heritage of my maternal family
- • Sailing: Active sailor at Key Biscayne Yacht Club