Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Karen and Ronald Hermann Distinguished Chair in Caregiver Research

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Education

2012: PhD - Nursing - Southern University and A&M College
2003: MSN - Health Care Systems - Loyola University New Orleans
2000: BSN - Nursing - Tuskegee Unversity

Research

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, specializes in evidence-based practices that promote a higher quality of life for African Americans with dementia and their family caregivers. Dr. Epps’ research is particularly focused on exploring how religious activities and spiritual connectedness can foster meaningful engagement among persons with dementia. She oversees several faith-based and psychoeducation research projects, including Faith-HAT, Dementia-Friendly Congregations, and Caregiveing while Black. These projects have received sponsorship from federal and private funding agencies.

Awards & Accomplishments

2023 Kay Hind Change Agent Award, Georgia Gerontology Society
2023 Leader in Dementia Care Award, James M. Dixon Foundation