Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson (born January 9, 1974) is an American beauty queen, author, public health professional and activist. She was crowned Miss America 1999 in September 1998. Before that, she was Miss Virginia 1998.[1] She was the first Miss America with diabetes. She was also the first contestant to publicize the use of an insulin pump.[2]
Nicole Johnson | |
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 Nicole Johnson signing autographs at the Miss America 2008 pageant | |
| Born | January 9, 1974 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of South Florida Regent University University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation | National Director |
| Employer | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation |
| Title | Miss Lynchburg Festival 1998 Miss Virginia 1998 Miss America 1999 |
| Predecessor | Katherine Shindle |
| Successor | Heather French |
| Spouse(s) | Scott Baker (m. 2003; div. 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Johnson works for diabetes treatment, research and education. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1993.
Johnson also appeared in several television shows and movies.
Johnson was born in St. Petersburg, Florida
References
- ↑ "Meet Miss Virginia 1998 Nicole Johnson". The Miss America Organization. Archived from the original on 1999-04-23. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ↑ Kaplan-Mayer, Gabrielle (17 March 2009). Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified. ISBN 9780786730681. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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