Tiffany Williams-Rice

Tiffany Williams-Rice earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 2013, a graduate degree from Colorado State University in 2016, and a graduate degree from the University of Washington, Seattle in 2022. Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an educator, healthcare professional, and community advocate running for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 7. My professional background includes experience in education, healthcare leadership, social services, compliance, accessibility initiatives, and community-based programs focused on improving outcomes for individuals and families. I have worked directly with healthcare systems, stakeholders, rural communities, and communities facing barriers to care, housing, and access to essential services. Throughout my career, I have worked collaboratively with community partners to address challenges and improve access to services that support long-term stability for families and communities. I’m running to bring practical, solutions-focused leadership focused on affordability, healthcare access, public education, workforce development, and strengthening North Dakota communities.

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?

Families across District 7 are working hard, but rising housing costs, childcare expenses, healthcare costs, and everyday living expenses continue to place financial pressure on working individuals and families. My focus is on practical solutions that improve affordability, strengthen workforce opportunities, and support long-term financial stability. People who work hard should be able to afford stable housing, dependable childcare, healthcare, and basic necessities while remaining in the communities they call home.Dependable and affordable healthcare access is critical to strong communities and long-term economic stability. Healthcare workforce shortages, rising costs, and barriers to services continue to impact families across North Dakota, particularly in rural communities. My background in healthcare leadership has given me firsthand experience working with healthcare systems, stakeholders, and communities facing barriers to care and essential services. I support practical, responsible solutions that strengthen healthcare access, support providers, and improve long-term community stability.North Dakota has strong public schools, and it is important that schools continue receiving adequate funding and the resources needed to support students, teachers, and individual learning needs. Dependable childcare is also essential to supporting families, workforce participation, and long-term economic stability. I understand the challenges many families face with limited access to childcare due to workforce shortages, availability, and rising costs. I support responsible investments in public education and childcare that strengthen communities, support working families, and help prepare future generations for success.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, healthcare access, workforce development, and affordability are critical to the long-term stability of North Dakota families and communities. North Dakota has strong public schools, but schools continue to face funding challenges and need adequate resources to support students, teachers, and workforce readiness. Healthcare access, workforce opportunities, and affordability remain major concerns as many families continue to face rising costs that are outpacing income and creating financial strain.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Endorsed by the Democratic-NPL Party for North Dakota House of Representatives District 7