“We are not discouraged. Even though our outer nature suffers decay, our inner nature is renewed day after day.“ 2 Corinthians 4:16
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve access to resources and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in African American and faith communities by conducting research and providing education.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Fayron Epps is the Principal Investigator of the Faith Village Research Lab and an Assistant Professor at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Dr. Epps has been a nurse for over 20 years and served in many clinical and leadership roles in the hospital setting. She received her BSN from Tuskegee University, MSN in Health Care Systems Management from Loyola University New Orleans, and a PhD in Nursing from Southern University and A & M College. In 2015, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship with the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence. Dr. Epps enjoys mentoring students and cultivating their love for their love for the field of gerontology.
Dr. Epps is a leader in the African American community on family caregiving for families affected by dementia. She oversees several faith-based research related projects and is an active member in several local, regional, and national organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Southern Gerontological Society, the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter, and Meals on Wheels Atlanta. She works closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life for African Americans with dementia and their family caregivers/care partners through religious practices.
Dr. Fayron Epps moved to Atlanta from the Greater New Orleans area in 2016. In her free time (which she has little of), she serves as a taxi for her 3 kids ages 17, 14, and 7. She enjoys taking long walks by herself. She also enjoys serving her community.
About This Site
This site is intended to serve as an introduction and background to Dr. Fayron Epps and her work. Please contact us with questions.
For more information:
678-723-8188
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
1520 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322