Nicole has served as an international spokesperson for diabetes issues for more than 5 years. She has worked tirelessly promoting awareness, prevention and early detection of the ” hidden killer,” diabetes. Nicole has not been limited to public speaking, she publishes regularly and volunteers much of her time in Washington, D.C. lobbying the U.S. Congress on behalf of diabetes issues. In addition, she also works with state legislatures to improve insurance coverage and general health care for the millions of individuals with diabetes.
Another passion of Nicole’s is diabetes research. Over the last several years, she has helped generate more than $16 million for this cause.
Beyond these activities and achievements, Nicole is proud to announce the release of her autobiography, Living with Diabetes and her second cookbook. The autobiography details Nicole’s journey through life with diabetes, her achievement of Miss America, and the tests that have been placed on her faith and foundation along the way
Credentials:
Co-Author, Mr. Food’s Everyday is a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook….Featuring Nicole Johnson, American Diabetes Association, 2002
Consultant, Georgetown University Medical Center, 2002-2003
Consultant, American Diabetes Association, Government Relations, 2002-2003
Author, Living With Diabetes, Regnery Publishing/ Lifeline Press, 2001
Co- Author, Mr. Food’s Quick and Easy Diabetic Cooking….Featuring Nicole Johnson, American Diabetes Association, 2001
Diabetes Advisory Council, Florida Department of Health, 2000-2001 (Governor Appointment)
Board of Directors, American Diabetes Association, 1999-2002
National Advocacy Committee, American Diabetes Association, 1999-2002
Spokesperson, MiniMed, Inc., 1998-2002
Spokesperson, American Diabetes Association, 1998-2002
Honorary Advisory Board, The Children’s Inn at NIH, 2000-2002
Board of Directors, Mark Collie Foundation, 2000-2002
Board of Overseers, Joslin Diabetes Centers, 1999-2001
Chairperson, High Hopes Fund, Joslin Diabetes Center, 1999-2001
Spokesperson, Eli Lilly & Company International (Humalog), 1999-2001
Advisory Board, Virginia Family Foundation, 1999-2001
Actress, “The New Detective,” Discovery Channel, 1998
Writer/Producer, 700 Club Promotions, 1997-1998
Reporter/Writer/Intern, CBN News, 1996-1997
Intern, WVEC Channel 13, Norfolk, VA, 1997
Intern, WFLA Channel 8, Tampa, FL, 1996
Intern/Morning Show Personality, WCIE 91.1 Radio, Lakeland, FL, 1994-1995
Model, Elite, Inc., USA and Japan, 1990-1992
Guest Appearances on numerous television shows including “Live With Regis and Kathie Lee,” “The View,” “Crook and Chase,” “The Tonight Show,” “Access Hollywood,” “Donny and Marie,” and “Entertainment Tonight.
*VNR – Video News Release *PSA – Public Service Announcement
Misc.
Guest, Home Shopping Network, approx. 10 shows, 2001-2002
Satellite Media Tour, Book Promotion – Living With Diabetes, 30 markets, 2001