Andrea Biscardi

Andrea Biscardi earned a high school diploma from Manchester High School West. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa in 2005 and an associate degree from the Breckenridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute in 2012. Her career experience includes working as a registered nurse.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a wife, a mother, a registered nurse, and a case manager. I have been serving the residents of Green Country for over 20 years, 13 as a Registered Nurse. With each new role, I have sought out opportunities to learn new skills to help the community, both through nursing care and advocacy.

I was born in Tulsa, but my family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire when I was young, there my father was a Radio DJ and my mother an accountant. Though I spent the majority of my childhood in New Hampshire, every summer break I stayed with my grandparents in Tulsa, so Oklahoma has always felt like home. When I graduated from Manchester High School West at age 15, I was excited to return to Oklahoma to attend the University of Tulsa.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, I began working in the medical field until I found my calling in Nursing. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Breckinridge School of Nursing in 2012. Throughout my career, I have worked at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Nursing Center, and currently at Family and Children’s Services on an Assertive Community Treatment team.

My husband, Fred, is a brilliant chef and pyrotechnician, and we’ve been married for over 12 years. Our daughter, Willow, is 10 years old and starting 6th grade at Owasso Public Schools in the fall.

I believe my years of hands-on experience in the community will make me an excellent advocate for Oklahomans.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will fight to lower prescription drug costs, reduce insurance premiums, and expand access to quality healthcare in rural and underserved communities where hospitals and providers are increasingly difficult to find. I believes Oklahoma must invest in preventative care, mental health services, and programs that help people receive treatment before small problems become medical emergencies.

Every Oklahoman deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, and I am committed to fighting for a healthcare system that puts people before politics.Strong public schools create stronger communities, a stronger workforce, and a stronger Oklahoma. I am committed to investing in students, supporting educators, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to build a bright future.

I support increased funding for public schools, meaningful pay raises for teachers and school staff, and expanding access to affordable daycare and preschool programsI am committed to fighting for practical solutions that lower costs, expand opportunity, and help Oklahoma families thrive. I support expanding shelters, low-barrier housing options, and community-based programs that help individuals and families get back on a stable footing. Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and access to resources that help them succeed. I oppose cuts or additional restrictions to SNAP benefits because these programs provide essential support to families facing difficult times. No child should go hungry because their family is struggling to make ends meet.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Working in the medical field for over 20 years has made me very passionate about improving access to safe and affordable healthcare to everyone. I have watched people have to fight their insurance company to cover every medicine and diagnostic from their hospital bed. I have met people who had to drive hours 3 times a week for their dialysis or chemo treatments. I believe healthcare is a human right, no one should have to decide whether to buy groceries or medicine.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Indivisible Tulsa County