Mfonobong Imoediufen Essiet was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1985. She was raised by her parents, Dr. Fabian Essiet and Mrs. Nseabasi Essiet in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She began schooling at Christ the King at the age of 3. She graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School's Medical Magnet Program at the age of 15. On vacation in Nigeria, she obtained multiple injuries from a car accident. She contemplated the possibility of success after such an accident as classes at Florida International University began soon after being discharged from the hospital. She found strength in God through adversity and even managed to contribute to her undergraduate university.

With several leadership positions in numerous organizations, she became a well-rounded individual still focused on completing her undergraduate studies. Throughout those years, she volunteered with The Miami Children Foundation, Inc. as the tutorial coordinator and program director, hosting health seminars and awareness campaigns. She earned her Bachelors' Degree in Biological Sciences from Florida International University and is currently working towards her Masters' Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University.

She has always been active in the American and Nigerian community assisting fellow peers and those in need, learning from her parents' giving spirit and personal values. She has focused on effectively spreading HIV/AIDS awareness and providing opportunities for those less fortunate through her involvement in several organizations in Africa and abroad.

CHARITABLE PROJECTS
1. Donations of school supplies, food, clothing and other necessities to orphans in Nigeria.

2. Assisted in planning of Health Seminar in 2002:
Topics discussed: HIV/AIDS Awareness, Youth focus, community action and contribution, parental responsibility, treatment prevention and compliance.

3. Back-to-School Initiative 2004: Provided Textbooks and Novels to school libraries.

4. Back-to-School Initiative 2007: Donated school supplies to secondary school children in need.

5. The Miami Children Foundation, Inc. Tutorial Coordinator/Program Coordinator: Tutoring elementary - high school students, Organizing health seminars, HIV/AIDS awareness, holiday drives, back-to-school programs, etc.

Hobbies & Talents: Dancer, Choreographer, Model, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Makeup Artist, Event Planner, Pageant Coach, Tutor, Biography Writer, Paper Editor.

Heroes: Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who led the battle for Nigeria 's Independence in 1960 and was willing to sacrifice himself.