Dustin-Leigh Konzelman

Dustin-Leigh Konzelman
Born Dustin-Leigh Konzelman
(1982-02-06) February 6, 1982
Puyallup, Washington
Education B.A. in Communication Studies, Master of Science in Counseling
Alma mater California Baptist University, California State University Fullerton
Occupation Marriage and Family Therapist
Spouse(s) Curtis Fowler
Beauty pageant titleholder
No. of films Contestant on The Amazing Race 10 and The Amazing Race 11
Hair color Blonde
Eye color Blue
Major
competition(s)		 Miss America 2006
Website dustinleigh.com

Dustin Leigh Konzelman , born February 6, 1982, is a beauty queen and reality television contestant from Puyallup, Washington who has competed in the Miss America pageant and appeared on The Amazing Race 10 as well as The Amazing Race All-Stars.[1]

Pageantry

Konzelman held the Miss San Diego 2005 title[2] then won the Miss California 2005 title in a state pageant held in mid-2005.[3][2][4] She had previously competed for the Miss Washington title, placing second runner-up in 2004 and third runner-up in 2003.[5] Konzelman represented California in the Miss America 2006 pageant,[6] and won a preliminary talent award and a non-finalist talent award for her performance on the fiddle.[7] In 2006, she participated in a European musical tour with the Konzelman Family Band, which includes her parents and five younger brothers.[8]

The Amazing Race

In 2006, Konzelman appeared as a competitor on Season 10 with race partner Kandice Pelletier, finishing in 4th place.

In 2007, Dustin appeared as a competitor on All Stars with race partner Kandice, finishing in 2nd place. At the final leg of the race, the pair lost the one million dollar grand prize and The Amazing Race: All Stars winners' title to Dating Eric & Danielle who competed on opposing teams in Season 9.

Dustin and Kandice are considered to be amongst the "25 Most Unforgettable Amazing Race Teams of All Time."

Education

Konzelman, who was homeschooled and is a devout evangelical Christian, graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Baptist University in Riverside, California with a B.A. in Communication Studies.[9]

Konzelman went on to earn a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, graduating in 2011. In 2014, she earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and is completing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. During her doctoral program she trained in neuropsychology at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Professional life

Konzelman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Long Beach, California. She obtained a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University Fullerton, graduating with outstanding honor. Dustin-Leigh consistently attends trainings and pursues education to bring the most cutting edge research to her practice. [10]

Personal life

Dustin-Leigh married Luke Seltzer in 2006.[11] The couple divorced. Konzelman lives in Los Angeles with current husband, Curtis Fowler. She also has five brothers: Drew, Derek, David, Daniel, and Darien.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Amazing Race 10 profile". CBS.com.
  2. 1 2 Associated Press (2005-06-27). "Miss San Diego takes state title". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  3. ↑ "There she goes... | The San Diego Union-Tribune". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  4. ↑ "Miss California History". Miss California. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Gonzaga grad wins Miss Washington title". The Spokesman-Review. 2003-07-07.
  6. ↑ "Santa Ana Orange County Register Newspaper Archives, Jan 21, 2006, p. 84". Santa Ana Orange County Register. 2006-01-21. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  7. ↑ Associated Press (2006-01-20). "Miss California fiddles her way to talent title". MSNBC. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  8. ↑ "Dustin-Leigh Konzelman Tours Europe with Family Band". American Profile. 2006-01-08. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  9. ↑ "Will Miss America 2006 have been homeschooled". Practical Homeschooling. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  10. ↑ "Dustin Leigh Counseling". Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  11. ↑ "The Amazing Race: All-Stars - Dustin & Kandice". cbs.com. Archived from the original on 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2007-01-16.
  12. ↑ "Emergency preparedness runs in the family". Bryan on Scouting. BSA. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  • "Miss San Diego official website".
  • "Miss California official website".
  • "Miss America official website".
  • "Amazing Race Season 10 profile".
  • "Amazing Race Season 11 profile".


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