Credentials:
  • Co-Host, dLife TV, CNBC weekly program, 2005
  • Appointee / Member, NIH Council of Public Representatives, 2005-2008 (Director Appointment)
  • Ambassador / Consultant, Life for a Child Program, International Diabetes Federation, 2005
  • Consultant / Spokesperson, Liberty Medical, 2005
  • Columnist, Diabetes Health, 2004 ’Äì2005
  • Consultant / Spokesperson, Animas, 2004 ’Äì 2006
  • Consultant / Media Relations, CERMUSA, 2003 - 2005 (Rep. Murtha grant project on diabetes.)
  • Consultant, GSP Government Consulting, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003-2005
  • Consultant / Writer, Georgetown University Medical Center, 2002-2005
  • Consultant, American Diabetes Association, Government Relations, 2002-2005
  • National Advocacy Committee, American Diabetes Association, 1999-2005
  • Designer, LifeTag Medical Identification Jewelry, 2004 - 2005
  • Consultant, Eli Lilly & Co., 2004 - 2006
  • Chairman, Eli Lilly & Co. Partnership in Diabetes Awards Program, 2004 - 2005
  • Consultant / Spokesperson, GNC, 2004
  • Member, PA Diabetes Assessment Taskforce, 2004
  • Consultant, National Diabetes Education Program, 2003
  • Volunteer Spokesperson, American Diabetes Association, 1998-2005
  • Spokesperson, MiniMed, Inc., 1998-2003
  • Co-Author, Mr. Food's Everyday is a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook. Featuring Nicole Johnson, American Diabetes Association, 2002
  • National Consumer Advocate, International Packaged Ice Association, 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
  • 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
    Media Credentials:
  • Co-Host, dLife-TV, 2005 (CNBC)
  • Cover, Diabetes Health, 2005 (dLife)
  • Guest Editorial, Diabetes Forecast, 2004
  • Guest Editorial, Diabetes Forecast, 2004
  • Cover, Diabetes Health, 2004
  • Cover, Total Health, 2004
  • Cover, Let’s Live Magazine, 2004
  • Feature, PITT Magazine, 2004
  • Feature, Better Homes and Gardens Diabetes Recipes, 2004
  • Cover, Whirl Magazine, 2003
  • Co-Host, The Best of Mr. Food, 2003
  • Infomercial, MHR Medical Hair Restoration, 2003
  • Industrial Video, Prographics, 2003
  • Host, IPIA (International Packaged Ice Association) PSA/ Commercials / Radio Spots, 2003
  • Cover, Walgreens – Diabetes and You, 2002
  • Cover, Diabetes Forecast, 2002
  • Cover, International Ice Journal, 2002
  • 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
  • Cover, Diabetes Forecast, 1999
  • Cover, Parade Magazine, 1999
  • Cover, Pageantry Magazine, 1998-1999
  • 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.” *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
    • Co-host, Mr. Food Daily Show, syndicated - 170 markets, 6 shows, 2000-2002
      Awards:
    • Regional Finalist, White House Fellows Program, 2003
    • 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
      Education:
    • Candidate, Master's Degree, University of Pittsburgh, (currently enrolled) Public Health
    • 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, 2003

Credentials

    Education:
  • Candidate, Master's Degree, University of Pittsburgh, (currently enrolled) Public Health
  • 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, 2003
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