Ms. Wheelchair Washington Program: Nina's Thoughts

So... I told all of you a couple months ago that I was going to be a Nina. Well, my twin sister gave birth to her healthy baby boy on November 6, 2010! I am having the time of my life being the Nina (God-Mother) to Lil' Johnny IV! I have always had an indescribable love for children, but to be able to know that I have the privilege to be a strong influence on this child's life from beginning to end is something that I will forever be grateful for. Being able to have that precious baby boy in my arms, and see that adorable smiling face is worth every sacrifice that I will ever have to make for him. I am ready to be there for Lil' Johnny when he needs that one person to just sit by his side in order to help him get through every troubling situation. And simply remind him that he can get through any situation with Christ our King, because he is more than a conqueror through Christ. Thank you Lord, for bringing Lil' Johnny's love into my life!

To Lil' Johnny: I give you my heart's promise that I will never turn my back on you. I will love, support, guide, motivate, encourage and protect you until the day I die. I love you Lil' Johnny IV!!!!

Press Release

“Everyome Deserves a Hassle Free Experience” ~ Nicole Martini, Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2016 was born with Spina Bifida in San Diego, CA. She moved to the Seattle area in 2011. She has always had a passion for helping others and has a long history of being involved with her community since childhood. She’s an avid swimmer and is a member of Seattle’s Shadow Seals swim team. Advocating is nothing new for Nicole, as she has spent a lifetime advocating for herself as well as championing adaptive sports involvement. She and her husband, Victor, live in beautiful Woodinville. They enjoy raising their pups, Angel and Peanut, and experiencing Pacific Northwest traditions and festivities. In her current position with Alaska Airlines as a Reservation Agent, Nicole helps many travelers who, like her, are wheelchair users, with questions and ultimately reservations. The calls she enjoys the most are people with accessibility questions, as she knows that not everybody has flown or knows what to expect or ask when it comes to airline travel as a wheelchair user. Nicole Martini’s platform title is “Barrier Free Travel- Fight for Flight”. The ultimate goal of Nicole’s platform is to help champion accessible travel by air, making it as comfortable as possible for everyone, but especially for those with mobility issues that she herself can relate to well with. Nicole looks forward to working one on one with Alaska Airlines, along with educating the public, to do just that!”

If you would like Nicole for an event or speaking engagement please email her at mswheelchairwashington@gmail.com

2016 Ms. Wheelchair Washington

Nina's Thoughts