About Nicole

I currently serve as a Regional Director for the Southeast in Care Pathway Education at Sanofi. Our aim is to chase the miracles of science to improve lives. I specifically work in Type 1 diabetes. 

It has been my privilege to partner and work with the biggest diabetes organizations in the world.  I had the honor of serving as the Vice President of Operations at the American Diabetes Association in the Science & Health Care division. In that role, I was responsible for the division's strategy, operational integrity, budget, and special projects for the CSMO. A key highlight was writing and being awarded a CDC grant related to diabetes prevention for $12.5 million! 

Before working at the ADA, I was a Senior Director in Research at JDRF. I created the organization's psychosocial research portfolio, secured board approval for the creation of the content area, and fundraised to support the program operations.

I had the privilege to serve at the University of South Florida in the College of Medicine and the College of Public Health. In my role as the Executive Director of Bringing Science Home, I created and administrated over a dozen research projects focused on diabetes, conducted original research, created community programs, and secured sustaining program funding ($5.66 million lead gift and several additional state and industry grants). During this time, I created the Students With Diabetes national program that severed thousands of young adults with type 1 diabetes. 

Beginning with my time as Miss America 1999, I spent 20 years traveling as a public speaker and educator.  This professional period took me to 14 countries and all 50 states! During that time, I became the author/co-author of 8 books and then later co-authored 7 children's books with my daughter. I also hosted an award winning television show on CNBC called dLife. My work has been focused on diabetes education, youth empowerment, and leadership development.