Khwanruethai Ngampromwongse (they/she) is a Thai, Wiradjuri, and Ngemba Wayilwan person, born in Thailand and raised in Meanjin/Magandjin (Brisbane). They are a PhD candidate at the Australian National University, focusing on improving culturally safe and affirming cervical screening practices for LGBTQISB+ First Nations peoples. With a passion for social justice and health equity, Khwanruethai’s research explores the intersections of race, sexual orientation, and gender identity, addressing the barriers that queer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in accessing essential health services. 

Rooted in community needs, their approach is grounded in Indigenist methodologies, privileging the voices of First Nations peoples to create meaningful, lasting impacts. 

Khwanruethai graduated from the University of Queensland in 2020 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in health promotion. In 2023, they were appointed as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Voice Cluster Convener for the Public Health Association of Australia. Most recently, they were involved in the National ‘Own It’ Cervical Screening Campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of cervical screening and the benefits of the self-collect test. In 2024, Khwanruethai was recognized as one of the Out for Australia 30 Under 30 for their contributions to the LGBTQISB+ community.