Dr. Paruchabutr (pronouns she/her/hers) is an Army Nurse Corps combat veteran. She holds triple board certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She has been practicing as an advanced practice clinician since 2010.
She has served on the steering committee for the National Institutes of Health and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Women’s Health Research and Development Innovation Equity Forum. She has given oral testimony to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of over-the-counter oral contraception access, which historically received approval from the FDA in July 2023.
Dr. Paruchabutr is President of The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. She is the first Asian-American to serve in this role for the organization. She has led several amicus briefs to protect the scope of practice of advanced practice clinicians within women's health and provide access to care for all individuals.
Her work and contribution to multi-disciplinary national councils, task forces, roundtable discussions, and working groups have advanced women’s and gender-related healthcare. She is an accomplished advanced practice clinician widely recognized for her passion for advancing women's and gender-related healthcare through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens. She has been invited to share insights and expertise as a keynote speaker and public speaker.