Williams County's Own Jennifer May Honored as Civilian Employee of the Year

Jennifer May, RN, a nurse at Williams County Correctional Center in Williston, North Dakota, has received the 2024 Civilian Employee of the Year Award from the American Jail Association (AJA). This annual award recognizes a civilian who significantly supports jail staff and contributes to their facility. May earned this honor due to her dedication and significant contributions to the correctional center.

Born in Trenton, North Dakota, May completed her education in the sciences before earning her RN degree in 2007. She started working at the Williams County Correctional Center in 2015, where she set up the medical department and developed policies that have improved the facility.

In addition to her administrative roles, May is committed to the health of her patients. She has been instrumental in introducing the Ryan White Program to the center, improving care for inmates with HIV. Her efforts have enhanced health services and set new standards for inmate care in correctional systems.

May also engages with the wider community by mentoring nursing students and participating in the advisory committee of the local 'F5 Project,' which supports recovering addicts. Her work focuses on reducing recidivism by tackling addiction and mental health issues among inmates.

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