Luis Fernando Liendo

Driven high school student pursuing an Associate of Arts degree through Dual Enrollment while completing the Cambridge/AICE program. Experienced in leadership, athletics, community service, entrepreneurship, and internships. Passionate about sports medicine, healthcare, service, and helping others while demonstrating discipline, resilience, responsibility, teamwork, and initiative.

• - Key Club (2020-2024)
• -President of Chess club(2020-2024)
• -Future business leaders of America(FBLA)(2020-2024)
• -National Honor Society (NHS) (2020-2024)
• -Student in Action (2023-present)
• -Miami United Volleyball Club (2023-2024)
• -Whitecaps Water Polo(2020-2024)
• - Captain for Hialeah Gardens waterpolo team (2024-present)
• - DDCUS & Reagan Swimming Team(2014-present)

• Unweighted- 3.4
• Weighted- 4.6
• Over 1000 community hours

• Ronald Reagan Swim Team — Team Captain
• Led 35–40 swimmers by organizing responsibilities, supporting meets, promoting accountability, & strengthening team culture. Earned MVP recognition for dedication & contribution while helping the team reach Regional competition.
• Ronald Reagan Swim Team — Assistant Coach
• Coached approximately 60 swimmers across all four strokes, independently leading practices & creating workouts & sets. Mentored athletes, supported their development, & helped swimmers progress to Districts & Regionals.
• Ronald Reagan Water Polo — Team Captain
• Led an 8-player team while mentoring approximately 6 less-experienced athletes. Supported practices, encouraged teammates through challenging training, & promoted communication, accountability, teamwork, & perseverance.

• Ortho Mami — Sports Medicine Intern
• Completed a 3-week sports medicine internship gaining firsthand exposure to rehabilitation, injury prevention, & patient care. Assisted staff & patients while learning how healthcare professionals evaluate injuries & support recovery.
• Toyo Medical Corp. — Medical Equipment Intern / Lead Intern
• Completed 300 hours gaining experience with medical equipment, sales, product presentations, & professional communication. Presented information to buyers & took on a leadership role by guiding other interns.

• Young & Grateful Foundation — Co-Founder & Director
• Co-founded & directed a youth-led service initiative impacting 3,000+ people through fundraisers, donation drives, community outreach, & service projects supporting underserved families, children, & communities in Venezuela.
• City of Doral — Students in Action
• Supported community initiatives by organizing activities, assisting residents, serving families, & helping deliver programs that brought the community together. Developed leadership, teamwork, communication, & civic responsibility through hands-on service.

• United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar
• Completed an intensive academic & leadership program exploring engineering, aerospace, oceanography, technology, seamanship, ethics, & leadership while developing discipline, teamwork, responsibility, resilience, & commitment.
• Larkin University College of Pharmacy — Summer Camp
• Explored pharmaceutical science, medication development, & pharmacy careers through educational activities. Strengthened teamwork, leadership, communication, scientific curiosity, & understanding of healthcare.
• University of Miami CATCH Chemistry Workshop
• Completed an intensive chemistry-focused STEM program that expanded my scientific knowledge beyond the classroom. Developed scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, curiosity, & interest in healthcare-related STEM.
• City of Doral Business Corner
• Studied entrepreneurship, business creation, marketing, advertising, finance, investing, & management. Gained practical knowledge of how businesses are created, operated, marketed, & financially managed.

• - Young & Grateful Foundation - Founder & Director
• -Co-captain of swim team 10th and 11th year
• -Captain for Hialeah Gardens waterpolo team Sophomore year

• - $10,000 in the Samsung solve for tomorrow competition 2021
• - Published research in the UM library for State Science Fair in 2021
• - State finalist for FBLA Critical thinking March 25, 2023
• - Jr Olympic for water polo in Texas July 30, 2023
• - Regional finals cut in swimming October 27, 2023
• - 3 time swimming MVP for season 2024, 2025, 2026

• Lifeguard Certified

• MVP 3 consecutive years