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 
• Spokesperson, Bristol- Myers Squibb (Glucophage), 2000 
• Spokesperson, “The Search for the Missing Millions,” Eli Lilly & Company, 1998-1999 

• PSA, Prographics, 2003 
• Host, IPIA (International Packaged Ice Association) PSA/ Commercials / Radio Spots, 2003 
• Host, Diabetic Cooking, 2002 (Educational Video) 
• Co-host/guest, Mr. Food’s Holiday Special, 170 markets, 2001 
• Host, “Diabetes Alert: Are you at Risk?” CBS/Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, 2001 
• Host, “Now [I] Can,” MiniMed, Inc., 2000 
• Host, Miss United States Teen Pageant, PAX-TV, 2000 
• Entertainment Reporter, CBN/ 700 Club, 2000 (Freelance) 
• PSA and Commercial, Baptist Health Systems, Montgomery, AL, 2000 
• Host, Advance Auto Racing Team Promotional Video, Walt Disney World Test Track, 2000 
• Host, “Walk for Life,” Pinellas County Crisis Pregnancy Center, 2000 
• Co-host, “Up Close and Personal, The Search for Miss America 2000,” ABC Special, 1999 
• Commercial, Columbia Heath Systems, Richmond, VA, 1999 
• Host, Eye-Tel Digiscope Video, 1999 
• VNR, Walt Disney World, 1999 
• PSA, BioSafe Technologies, 1999 
• PSA, Office of National Drug Control Policy/Partnership for a Drug Free America, 1999 
• PSA, Campus Crusade, 1999 
• Diabetes Feature Host, PBS HeathWeek, 1999 (1 episode) 
• Guest Host, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, 1999 
• PSA/VNR, American Diabetes Association, 1999 
• PSA, Greater Cleveland Diabetes Association, 1999 
• PSA, Miss America Organization, 1999 
• PSA, Monsanto/Equal, 1998 
• 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.” 

Misc.

• Guest, Home Shopping Network, approx. 10 shows, 2001-2002 
• Satellite Media Tour, Book Promotion – Living With Diabetes, 30 markets, 2001 
• Co-host, Mr. Food Daily Show, syndicated - 170 markets, 6 shows, 2000-2001 

• Victory Over Diabetes Medal, Polish Diabetes Association, 2000 
• Bill Gullickson Award, Japan Association for Diabetes Care and Education, 1999 
• C. Everett Koop Award for Health Promotion, American Diabetes Association, 1999 
• Distinguished Alumni Award, Regent University, 1999 
• Eugene T. Davidson, MD Award for Public Service, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 1999 
• Courage to Come Back Award, Mercy Health System, 1999 
• Miss America 1999, Miss America Organization, 1998 
• Quality of Life Community Service Award (Runner-up), Miss America Organization, 1998 
• Miss Virginia 1998, Miss Virginia Scholarship Program, 1998 
• Dean’s Fellow, Regent University, 1997-1998 

• Master’s Degree, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, 1998 Journalism
• Bachelor’s Degree, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1996 
  English/ Technical Writing
• Certificate Candidate, Georgetown University, Government Affairs Institute, 2002