Dustin-Leigh Konzelman

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Dustin-Leigh Fowler
Born
Dustin-Leigh Konzelman

(1982-02-06) February 6, 1982 (age 39)
Puyallup, Washington
EducationB.A. in Communication Studies, Master of Science in Counseling
Alma materCalifornia Baptist University, California State University Fullerton
OccupationMarriage and Family Therapist
TitleMiss California 2005
Spouse(s)Luke Seltzer (div.)
Curtis Fowler
Beauty pageant titleholder
No. of filmsContestant on The Amazing Race 10 and The Amazing Race 11
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Major
competition(s)		Miss America 2006
(Unplaced)
Websitedustinleigh.com

Dustin-Leigh Fowler (née Konzelman; formerly Seltzer; born February 6, 1982), is an American beauty queen and reality television contestant from Puyallup, Washington who has competed in the Miss America pageant and appeared on the 10th season of The Amazing Race as well as The Amazing Race: All-Stars.[1]

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.[2]

Pageantry[]

Konzelman held the Miss San Diego 2005 title[3] then won the Miss California 2005 title in a state pageant held in mid-2005.[4][3][5] She had previously competed for the Miss Washington title, placing second runner-up in 2004 and third runner-up in 2003.[6] Konzelman represented California in the Miss America 2006 pageant,[7] and won a preliminary talent award and a non-finalist talent award for her performance on the fiddle.[8] In 2006, she participated in a European musical tour with the Konzelman Family Band, which includes her parents and five younger brothers.[9]

The Amazing Race[]

Main articles: The Amazing Race 10 and The Amazing Race 11

In 2006, Konzelman appeared as a competitor on Season 10 with race partner Miss New York 2005 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."[10]

Professional life[]

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.[citation needed] During her doctoral program she trained in neuropsychology at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[11]

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.[11]

Personal life[]

Konzelman married in July 2006 after her first appearance on The Amazing Race and changed her name to Seltzer.[12] They divorced after her second appearance on The Amazing Race and she changed her name back. Konzelman now lives in Los Angeles with current husband Curtis Fowler. She has five brothers: Drew, Derek, David, Daniel, and Darien.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Amazing Race 10 profile". CBS.com.
  2. ^ "Will Miss America 2006 have been homeschooled". Practical Homeschooling. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Associated Press (2005-06-27). "Miss San Diego takes state title". San Diego Union Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  4. ^ "There she goes... | The San Diego Union-Tribune". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  5. ^ "Miss California History". Miss California. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "Gonzaga grad wins Miss Washington title". The Spokesman-Review. 2003-07-07. p. 7.
  7. ^ "Miss Caalifornia wins talent contest". Orange County Register. Santa Ana. p. 84. Retrieved 2018-03-05. Archives
  8. ^ Associated Press (2006-01-20). "Miss California fiddles her way to talent title". Today.com. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
  9. ^ "Dustin-Leigh Konzelman Tours Europe with Family Band". American Profile. 2006-01-08. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  10. ^ "The 25 Most Unforgettable Amazing Race Teams of All Time".
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Dustin Leigh Counseling". Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  12. ^ "The Amazing Race: All-Stars - Dustin & Kandice". cbs.com. Archived from the original on 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2007-01-16.
  13. ^ "Emergency preparedness runs in the family". Bryan on Scouting. BSA. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-16.

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