Julie Menendez is a pediatric nurse practitioner working as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University. She is well-loved by the students because of the positive impact she has on our students. Prof. Menendez was nominated by the entire graduating cohort of Fall 2022. Below is a list of amazing things written by the students. "I want to thank Professor Menendez, for being so patient with us. Professor Menendez is a true definition of what a professor should be, she molded me into the future nurse that I will become, and for that, I am forever thankful." "Professor Menendez has shaped me to become a competent and compassionate nurse. Professor Menendez has not only shared her knowledge but patience and guidance. I will always remember her inspiration in my heart". "Prof. Mendez has genuinely been a light in my life. She came in at the right time. She showed me that I was capable of doing it all. She made nursing make sense. She molded me to be a great student. I am truly honored to have been blessed with such a humble-spirited teacher".