Nicole Johnson (Miss America)

Nicole Johnson 2008

Nicole Johnson (born January 9, 1974) is an American beauty queen who was crowned Miss America in 1999. She is also known for her advocacy work in diabetes awareness and education.

Early Life and Education

Nicole Johnson was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. She attended University of South Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Later, she pursued a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Miss America 1999

Nicole Johnson was crowned Miss America 1999 on September 19, 1998. Her platform issue was diabetes awareness, a cause close to her heart as she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1993. During her reign, she traveled extensively to promote diabetes education and support.

Advocacy and Career

After her tenure as Miss America, Nicole Johnson continued her work in diabetes advocacy. She has worked with various organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and JDRF (formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Johnson has also authored several books on living with diabetes and has been a frequent speaker at health conferences and events.

In addition to her advocacy work, Johnson has served as an executive director for diabetes initiatives at the University of South Florida and has been involved in numerous research projects aimed at improving the lives of people with diabetes.

Personal Life

Nicole Johnson is married to Scott Baker, and they have one daughter. She continues to be active in her advocacy work and remains a prominent figure in the diabetes community.

See Also

• Miss America
• Type 1 diabetes
• American Diabetes Association
• JDRF

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