Fern Leard

Fern is a dedicated advocate for healthcare reform from NEPA with a background in finance. She serves on the Luzerne County Democratic Party Executive Committee and focuses on aligning Pennsylvania's 120th District with community values. Fern's career journey started in the service industry, and after obtaining her Nurse Aid Certification from Marywood University, she found her passion for healthcare. She worked with the differently-abled community before transitioning to political advocacy. Her efforts in Congress resulted in bipartisan support for a preventive healthcare bill she championed. Fern is also involved in addressing food and housing insecurity and supporting families and the homeless population. In Harrisburg, she plans to utilize her political and practical experience to tackle issues such as affordable housing, healthcare access, reproductive rights, education funding equity, and promoting local businesses. Fern is committed to community empowerment and aims to enhance the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.