Dr. Natya Stroud is a women’s health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice specializing in adult and women’s health at the University of Minnesota and holds board certifications in these two areas. She is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing DNP program. She continues clinical practice at Mayo Clinic’s Menopause and Women’s Sexual Health Clinic. She is an established expert in the evaluation and management of estrogen deficiency, menopause, women’s sexual health, and breast health, and has participated in research on these topics. Dr. Stroud is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) certified menopause provider and has served on the NAMS education committee. Her areas of interest include mentoring students and early career practitioners, healthcare disparities, and women’s healthcare in underserved communities.