Clarissa Parrish

Clarissa Parrish, MD, FAAP, is a highly experienced medical professional specializing in pediatric care and public health. As the Managing Member of Pressed to Impress, LLC since April 2019, Clarissa oversees a business focused on custom apparel and accessories. Currently serving as Medical Director at AmeriHealth Caritas since September 2016, Clarissa has previously held pivotal roles, including Pediatrician at Child and Teen Wellness Center and Medical Director of the School Based-Wellness Program at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Clarissa's extensive experience includes clinical positions at Children's National Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital, where expertise in emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and quality oversight of medical education was developed. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Spelman College.