St. Paul HS: Spent four years on the cross country and track and field teams… Was a member of three league championship teams while a member of the track squad…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when she posted her personal best cross country time of 19:16 at Griffith Park… Is studying to be a physical therapist… Has three siblings – Joseph (9), Joshua (9) and Emily (2)… Is the daughter of Jose and Yvonne Melendez… Born on November 12, 1994…..