Dr. Jennifer Mays is a long-time resident of the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Virginia community. Dr. Mays is an advanced practice provider working for the Department of the Navy in the unique position of a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner. She matriculated through
Dr. Jennifer Mays is a board-certified clinical pharmacist and dedicated advanced practice provider working to provide clinical pharmacy services to active-duty service members and their families in the U.S. Navy. With over a decade of experience, she is passionate about making healthcare not only accessible, but also empowering for her patients. Dr. Mays integrates evidence-based clinical care with her love for fitness, creating a holistic approach to well-being that goes beyond prescriptions and appointments.
Throughout her career, she has consistently sough ways to improve healthcare delivery, particularly through her research. Dr. Mays has published on key topics including Trauma Informed Care, Pharmacist-Driven PrEP programs and their effect on military readiness, and the impact adherence to medications on deployment.
She is an active member in the Urban League of Hampton Roads where she has led initiatives aimed at advancing policy to make healthcare more patient-centered and accessible and continues to proudly serve on the Medical Reserve Corp of Virginia’s Covid-19 Deployment Team.
Beyond her clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Mays is equally passionate about community health. As a manager of a non-profit organization, she has overseen programs focused on ______ bring innovative strategies to underserved populations. Through this work, she’s championed the idea that health should be attainable for all—no matter where they are or what challenges they face.
Balancing her professional commitments with her personal interest, Dr. Mays is also a certified fitness instructor, regularly hosting classes that encourage patients and colleagues alike to embrace movement as medicine. Whether in the clinic, classroom, or gym, Dr. Mays brings energy , expertise, and a deep commitment to bettering the lives of those around her.