ERICA RUSSELL

Candidate for NH State Rep | Merrimack District 25 (Franklin-Northfield)

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Meet Erica

For the past quarter century, I have delivered your babies and cared for your children's ear infections, stomach aches, bumps, and scrapes. You have trusted me with your families' health; now, I am asking for your vote to represent our community in Concord.

Erica Russell

A Record of Care & Experience

I've had the honor of caring for New Hampshire families as a Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife. My work has taken me from the hospital delivery room welcoming newborns and caring for their mothers to local clinics providing everyday primary care. Along the way I've partnered with health care institutions to mentor the next generation of health care professionals - teaching nurses, medical students, and residents how to provide compassionate care. Looking back, the most rewarding part of my career has been listening to people and hearing their stories while taking care of their health needs.

Education & Professional Qualifications

  • BA: Bachelor's degree in biology at Temple University in Philadelphia.
  • BSN/MSN: Bachelor and Master's of Science in Nursing at Columbia University in New York City.
  • MSN/Certificate in Family Practice: Master's in Nursing at Frontier University in Kentucky.
  • FAWM: Fellowship in Wilderness Medicine through the Wilderness Medical Society.

Community Service & Advocacy

  • volunteering on weekends at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area on the ski patrol team
  • participating in various events raising money for the Franklin Outing Club
  • serving on the board of Equality Health Center, in Concord

Family Life

My husband and I raised our four children in the Lakes Region of NH. With our grown kids now scattered across the country, we wanted a home base where everyone could gather. Five years ago we moved to Northfield which has been a perfect fit. It is a joy to share the local amenities with our kids when they come home. When we are not hosting, we are endlessly entertained by our cat, Pete, our dog, Waffle, and the steady stream of woodpeckers, cardinals, sparrows, and humming birds stopping by.

Activities

I have been a competitive tri-athlete in NH for 20 years and an active member of the Lakes Region Triathlon Club. After my first Ironman triathlon, I got hooked on long distance racing and completed 3 more Ironman triathlons. I enjoy the discipline, time commitment, and comradery of endurance racing. My last race was at Worlds in Kona, Hawaii in 2023.

In 2023, I hiked up to Everest Base Camp with Wild Med Adventures as part of my wilderness medicine training and, most recently, I completed a 3200 mile bike trip across the US. When I am not compaigning, Waffle and I will be getting out on the trails as often as we can.

What is an Ironman?

An Ironman competition is a one-day sporting event consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run—raced back-to-back without a break.

Erica Russell

"I love New Hampshire. Tell me how we can make it better."

— Erica