2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Lannette Linthicum (TX) Director of Health Services Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Lannette Linthicum, M.D., began her career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a physician at the Huntsville Unit in 1986. She held numerous positions before becoming the direc tor of Health Services in January 1998, a position she currently holds. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a medical degree from the Uni versity of Maryland School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and an Advanced Certified Correctional Health Professional. Linthicum received the E.R. Cass Award in 2011. Linthicum serves as the chair of ACA’s Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, vice chair of the ACA Standards Commit tee, and former co-chair of ACA’s Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities. She was the 105 th President of ACA.

Kenneth Williams (NV) Medical Director Nevada Department of Correction

Dr. Kenneth Williams served as the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Clinical Services for the Tennessee Department of Correction. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director for the Nevada Department of Correction. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiol ogy at Meharry Medical College. Upon completion of his graduate work, he served as an instructor in the Department of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Meharry Medical College. Subsequently, Dr. Williams earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College. He completed his training in Family Medicine at North Mississippi Medical Center, in Tupelo, Mississippi where he was first introduced to correctional healthcare and long-term care. He was elected as an ACA Commissioner of Health. Dr. Williams serves on the Healthcare Committee, Mental Health Committee and Dental Committees. Additionally, he serves on the Continuing Education Committee. He has also previously served on the Substance Abuse committee.

2024 ACA Election

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