2011: Did not compete as a freshman.

Off the Cross Country Trail: Majoring in chemical engineering … also competes on the MIT indoor and outdoor track and field teams … completed a Florida International University Physics internship … was a Department of Energy Research Assistant at FIU’s Applied Research Center and was a research assistant in the Hatton Lab at MIT where she worked to sequester carbon dioxide.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology … all-county … qualified for state championship meet for four consecutive years … captain … three-time cross country team MVP … school record holder in 5k … FACA cross country senior all-star … FACA third team all-state … National Merit commendation … National AP Scholar … AP Scholar with Distinction … National Hispanic Scholar … Miami Herald Scholar Athlete of the Year … Rensselaer Medal Award for Exemplary Performance in Math and Science … Wellesley Book Award for academic achievement … Miami-Dade Public Schools Scholar Athlete Award … Junior Orange Bowl Committee Scholarship recipient … valedictorian … secretary of Science Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Nicola and Daniel Benavides … father was a student-athlete at Florida State University.