I. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

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1 1 CURRICULUM VITAE Fayron Epps PhD, RN Assistant Professor - Byrdine F. Lewis School of and Health Professions Affiliate Faculty- Gerontology Institute Cell: fepps@gsu.edu I. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY A. EDUCATION Dates Attended Degree Field of Study Institution Location May, 2000 BSN Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL May, 2003 MSN Health Care Systems Loyola University New New Orleans, LA Management Orleans May, 2012 PhD Southern University and Post Doctoral Fellow Gerontology A&M College National Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence Dissertation Epps, F. (2012). An Analysis of Cultural Values, Religiosity, and Family Member s Caregiving on the Positive Appraisal of Caring for the Elderly. (Doctoral dissertation, Southern University and A&M College, 2012). ProQuest/UMI A. POST GRADUATE EDUCATION 2012 Hartford Center of Geriatric Excellence Summer Scholars Seminar College of, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2013 Workgroup Fellow. Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2014 Qualitative Research: Qualitative Analysis Center of Lifelong Learning, School of, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2015 Facilitated Learning to Advance Geriatrics (FLAG) Minnesota Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon 2017 Summer Research Institute on Developing Behavioral Interventions School of, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 2017 Butler-Williams Scholars Program National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD B. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Dates Organization 2000-Present Louisiana State Board of, RN licensure 2016-Present Georgia State Board of, RN licensure 2016-Present Illinois State Board of, RN licensure 2003 Resident Assessment Coordinator-Credentialed (RAC-C) Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Instructor

2 2 HONORS/AWARDS Dates Honor, including organization 2004 Induction to Southern University and A&M College Honor Society 2004 United Who s Who Empowering Executives & Professionals 2011 Nominee: Our Lady of the Lake Emerging Faculty Award 2011 Nominee: Our Lady of the Lake Collegial Spirit Award 2017 Scholarship Recipient and Fellow: Retirement Research Foundation, Center for Innovative Care in Aging C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. Teaching Experience Dates Position College/University Location 2004 Clinical Adjunct Faculty Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Instructor Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Clinical Adjunct Faculty Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Instructor Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Assistant Professor Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 2015-Present 2016-Present Adjunct Faculty (Courtesy) Assistant Professor Graduate Faculty Tenure Track Louisiana State University Life Course and Aging Center Atlanta, GA 2016-Present Affiliate Faculty Georgia State university Atlanta, GA Focal Area Gerontology Gerontology Institute 2. Clinical Experience Dates Position Institution/Location Area Staff Nurse Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit Charge Nurse Laplace Rehabilitation Hospital Med-Surg Rehabilitation Laplace, LA Unit Manager Twin Oaks Home Long-term Care Laplace, LA Director of St. James Parish Hospital Executive Management Lutcher, LA Home Health Nurse Egan Healthcare Services Home Care Laplace, LA Staff Development Touro Infirmary Clinical Education Coordinator New Orleans, LA Case Manager/Nurse Liaison Gulfstates Health System Case Management Admissions

3 Director of Iberia Rehabilitation Hospital New Iberia, LA Quality Improvement Specialist Compliance Officer/ Chief Clinical Officer Coventry Health Care of Louisiana Metairie, LA Iberia Rehabilitation Hospital New Iberia, LA Executive Management Managed Care Executive Management II. SCHOLARSHIP A. Areas of Interest My career goal as a nurse scholar is to promote health across the life span by increasing the quality of life for family caregivers and recognizing the multidimensional complexities of supporting older adults through nursing research, education and service. My developing area of research is on promoting quality of life for persons with dementia and their family caregivers. Currently, my research focuses on health promoting self-care behaviors for African American family caregivers of persons living with dementia. B. Publications Peer Reviewed Papers, (*) data based; (#) synthesis 1. *Epps, F. (2014). The relationship between family obligation and religiosity on caregiving. Geriatric, 35 (2), doi: 10/1016/gerinurse *Epps, F. (2015). A closer look at religiosity among family caregivers. Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 27 (2-3), doi: / *Clark, K., Guerin, S., Skemp, L., Epps, F., & Specht, J. (2015). Implementing gerontological nursing evidence-based practice guidelines in a BSN curriculum. Journal of Gerontological, 41 (7), *Epps, F., Skemp, L., & Specht, J. (2015). Using culturally informed strategies to enhance recruitment of African Americans in dementia research: A nurse researcher s experience. Journal of Research Practice, 11(1), Article M2. 5. *Epps, F., Skemp, L., & Specht, J. (2016). How do we promote health? From the words of African American elders with dementia and their family members. Research in Gerontological, 9(6), doi: / #Jao, Y., Epps, F., McDermott, C., Rose, K., & Specht, J. (2017). Effects of support groups for individuals with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment: An integrative review. Research in Gerontological, 10(1), doi: / *Robinson, E. & Epps, F. (2017). The impact of a palliative care elective course on nursing students knowledge and attitudes toward end-of-life care. Nurse Educator, 42(3), doi: /NNE *Cothran, F., Paun, O., Barnes, L., Epps, F., Schoeny, M., & Farran, C. (2017). Comparing the effect of a moderate physical activity intervention on the mental health outcomes of African American and Caucasian dementia family caregivers: Secondary data analysis. Issues in Mental Health. doi: / Other Peer-Reviewed Publications 9. # Epps, F., Skemp, L., Specht, J., & Maas, M. (2015). Family Involvement in Care. In Howard K. Butcher (Series Ed.), Series on Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines, Iowa City, IA: The University of Iowa College of John A. Hartford Foundation/Csomay Center of Geriatric Excellence.. Manuscripts in review and/or in process *Wharton, W., Epps, F., Kovaleva, M., Bridwell, L., Tate, C., Dorbin, C., & Hepburn, K. (in review). Photojournalism reduces caregiver burden and depression in dementia caregivers. Alzheimer's & Dementia.

4 4 *Epps, F., & Hamilton, J., (in process). The Importance of Faith-Based Institutions to the Health of Older African Americans Living with Alzheimer s Disease. *Williams, T., Spurlock, W., & Epps, F. (in review). Using High Fidelity Simulation to Prepare African American Students. Journal of Education. C. Grant Funding Intramural Funding Source Duration Amount $7000 Gerontological Scholarship (Epps) PI/ Developer/Educator Sr. Julie O Donovan Professorship I, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Professional Development/Research in Gerontological (Epps) PI/ Developer Funding Source Sr. Rita Boyle Professorship, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Duration Amount $7000 Exploring the Community Context of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in Relation to Health Promotion Activities for African American Elders with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers (Epps) PI Funding Source GSU, Byrdine F. Lewis School of and Health Professions Duration Amount $7,000 Extramural Postdoctoral Scholarship. Family Involvement in Health Promotion Activities for African-American Older Adults with Dementia (Epps) PI Funding Source National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Excellence Duration Amount $108,000 Supplement to R01 AG Testing Tele-Savvy, an On-line Psychoeducation Program for Dementia Family Caregivers (Hepburn) Diversity Candidate Funding Source NIA Duration Amount $303,000 Under Review Warrior. Motivators and Barriers to African American Male Participation in Alzheimer s Research Studies (Parker) Co-I Funding Source NIA Duration

5 5 Grants submitted but not funded African American Dementia Family Caregivers Involvement in Health Promotion Activities PI Funding Source Duration Amount $20,000 Health Promoting Behaviors Among African American Dementia Caregivers PI Funding Source Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research Duration Amount $20,000 Integrating Evidence Based Practice (Best Evidence) to Formal and Informal Caregivers in a Rural Clinical Setting PI Funding Source Hartford Change AGEnts Action Awards, Hartford Change AGEnts Initiative Duration Amount $10,000 D. Research and Clinical Presentations International 2013 July 8. Sanford, S. & Epps, F. Chartering New Paths to Education: A Reflection on Implementation of Active Learning Strategies in a Concepts Based Curriculum. Paper. Enhancing Excellence through Partnerships, Collaboration and Advocacy. Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. (International Organization of Nurses) Boule 2013 Educational Workshops. Mobile, AL July 24. Rose, K., Bossen, A., Epps, F., Jao, Y., Specht, J., & Williams, I. Use of support groups for persons with early stage dementia. Poster. International Dementia Scholars Collaborative Annual Meeting. Grand Rapides, MI July 24. Spurlock, W., Epps, F., & Anthony, S. Reducing Antipsychotic Use in Home Residents with Dementia. Poster International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. San Francisco, CA. National and Regional 2012 November 15. Epps, F. Cultural Values, Religiosity, and Family Member s Caregiving on the Positive Appraisal of Caring for Elders. Poster. Gerontological Society of America 65 th Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, CA February 14. Epps, F. The Dimensions of Religiosity in African American, Hispanic and Non- Hispanic Caucasian Family Caregivers. Paper. National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates National Conference November 20. Epps, F. Influence of Filial Obligations Among African American, Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Caucasian Family Caregivers. Poster. Gerontological Society of America 66 th Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA November 4. Epps, F., Skemp, L., & Specht, J. Recruiting African-Americans with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: What Works. Poster. National Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence 2014 Leadership Conference. Washington D.C November 5. Clark, K., Guerin, S., Skemp, L., Epps, F., & Doyle, B. Integrating Gerontological Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines in Education. Poster. Gerontological Society of America 67 th Annual Scientific Meeting. Washington D.C.

6 November 5. Epps, F., Skemp, L., & Specht, J. Recruiting African-Americans with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: What Works. Poster. Gerontological Society of America 67 th Annual Scientific Meeting. Washington D.C February 26. Epps, F., Skemp, L., & Specht, J. Road Map to Accessing African-American Family Caregivers. Poster. 29 th Annual Conference of the Southern Research Society. Tampa, FL November 15. Anthony, S., Spurlock, W., & Epps, F. Unlocking Hidden Treasures: Effective Tools to Reduce Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use in Long-Term Care Facilities. Poster. National Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence 2016 Leadership Conference. New Orleans, LA November 17. Epps, F., & Skemp, L. Family Involvement in Health Promotion Activities for African Americans with Dementia. Symposium Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA November 19. Jao, Y., Epps, F., McDermott, C., Rose, K., & Specht, J. Effects of Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Integrative Review. Symposium Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA November 19. Epps, F., & Skemp, L. How Do We Promote Our Health? From The Words Of African American Dementia Families. Paper Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA November 19. Epps, F., & Skemp, L. The of Religiosity in Health Promotion For African American Elders with Memory Impairment. Symposium Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA April 7. Epps, F., & Skemp, L. Exploring Barriers to Participation in Health Promotion Activities for African American Elders with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers. Paper. Southern Gerontological Society 38 th Annual Meeting. Asheville, NC. State and Local 2005 April. Epps, F. Intervention Research. Poster. Southern University 5 th Annual Research Day. Southern University and A&M College February 2. Epps, F. The Advantages of Accelerated Curricula. Invited presentation. Loyola University New Orleans, Department of Biological Sciences Career Seminar. New Orleans, LA August 10. Epps, F. Cultural Values, Religiosity and Family Member s Caregiving on the Positive Appraisal of Caring for the Elderly. Paper. Transforming Research into Practice. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center October 11. Epps, F. The Dimensions of Religiosity in African American, Hispanic and Non- Hispanic Caucasian Family Caregivers. Poster. The Louisiana Geriatrics Society s 13th Annual Geriatric and Gerontology Update Conference. New Orleans, LA March 13. Sanford, S. & Epps, F. Chartering New Paths to Education. Invited presentation. Baton Rouge District Association March General Membership Meeting April 25. Epps, F. The Influence of Filial Obligations in Appraising the Caregiving Experience. Poster and Panel. 14 th Annual Lucille B. Davis Research Symposium for Prevention of Health Care Disparities. Southern University and A&M College October 10. Clark, K., Guerin, S., Skemp, L., Epps, F., & Doyle, B. Integrating Gerontological Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines in Education. Paper. Transforming Research into Practice. Our Lady of the Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Lafayette, LA October 5. Epps, F. Recruiting African Americans in Dementia Research: A Nurse Researcher s Experience. Invited presentation. Research Brief. Louisiana State University Life Course and Aging Center March 4. Epps, F. & Skemp, S. The of Religiosity in Health Promotion for African American Elders with Memory Impairment. Paper. 2 nd Annual Interdisciplinary Faith and Health Outcomes Forum. Dillard University, School of. New Orleans, LA.

7 April 20. Epps, F. Health Promotion Activities for African Americans with Dementia. Invited presentation. Living Well With a Purpose. Alzheimer s Services of the Capital Area 23 rd Annual Educational Conference August 13. Epps, F. Religiosity Among Family Caregivers. Invited presentation. 5 th Annual Alzheimer s and Caregivers Symposium. Shreveport, LA October 13. Epps, F. How do we promote our health? From the words of African American Elders with Dementia and their Family Members. Invited presentation. Research Seminar. Emory University Alzheimer s Disease Research Center. Atlanta, GA III. SERVICE A. Professional Service 1. Professional Organizations 2003-Present American Nurses Association Louisiana State Nurses Association 2004-Present Sigma Theta Tau International Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives 2012-Present Gerontological Society of America ESPO Junior Representative: Task Force on Minority Issues in Gerontology ESPO Senior Representative: Minority Issues in Gerontology Committee Louisiana Geriatrics Society Association of Nurses Working for our Patients Vice President 2013-Present 2013-Present 2013-Present 2013-Present 2014-Present National Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence (NHCGNE) 2013-Present Member: Communications Committee 2014-Present Chair: Communications Committee 2016 Member: Annual Leadership Conference Planning Committee 2017-Present Member: Board of Directors & Executive Committee, Legacy Affiliate International Dementia Scholars Collaborative National Gerontological Nurses Association 2016-Present Member: Membership and Marketing Committee Southern Research Society Louisiana Enhancing Aging with Dignity through Empowerment and Respect (LEADER) 2016 Member: Board of Directors 2016 Co-chair: Communications Committee 2014-Present American Public Health Association Louisiana League for 2016-Present Georgia Gerontology Society 2016-Present Georgia State Nurses Association 2016-Present Southern Gerontological Society 2017-Present Member: Budget and Finance Committee Co-chair: Annual Meeting, Wellness, Well-being, & Quality of Life Track 2017-Present International Society to Advance Alzheimer s Research and Treatment 2. Reviewer (Journal) 2006-Present McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) 2013-Present Geriatric 2014-Present The Gerontologist

8 Present 2016-Present 2017-Present 2017-Present Research in Gerontological Rehabilitation American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias DISCOVERY: Georgia State Honors College Undergraduate Research Journal 3. Professional Activities (other) 2012 ATI Nurse s Touch Item Writing Workshop 2012 National Council of State Boards of, RN Item Writing Panel 2015 Alzheimer s and Public Health Application Review Committee. Alzheimer s Association National Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence Innovation Award Review Panel American Public Health Association. Aging and Public Health Program. Abstract Reviewer 2016 Gerontological Society of America 69 th Annual Scientific Meeting. Abstract Reviewer 2016 Southern Research Society 30 th Annual Conference. Abstract Reviewer 2016-Present Early Career Reviewer Program at the Center for Scientific Review. National Institutes of Health and Related Clinical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel 2017 Behavioral Intervention Research Book Club. Center of Aging at John Hopkins University School of. Participant B. Collegiate and University Service 1. Byrdine F. Lewis College of and Health Professions, 2017 Member: Faculty Search Committee Gerontology Institute, Member: Barbara Pittard Payne Annual Lecture Planning Committee 2. School of, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (formerly known as Our Lady of the Lake College) 2005 Member: Admissions and Progression Committee Member: Curriculum Committee Member: Information and Learning Committee Member: Curriculum Committee Member: Assessment and Evaluation Committee Member: Admissions and Progression Committee Member: Gerontology Infusion Group Member: Curriculum Committee Member: Research and Scholarship Council Member: Assessment and Evaluation Committee C. Community Service 2010 Volunteer. American Cancer Society. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2012 Volunteer. Louisiana Center for Health Equity. Celebrating Wellness and Culture Guest Speaker. Stress Management in Adults and Caregivers. Stress Management Across the Life Span Workshop. St Luke Family Christian Center. Plaquemine, LA Volunteer (Education and Public Relations Committees). Alzheimer s Services of the Capital Area. Program Department Guest Speaker. Educational Seminar: Examine Yourself. Beacon Light of New Orleans Health & Wellness Ministry. New Orleans, LA.

9 Member. Unitech Training Academy Occupational Advisory Board Volunteer (Community Outreach and Education team). Alzheimer s Association. Louisiana Chapter. Program Department Guest Speaker. Stress Management for Caregivers-Tips for being a Healthier Care Partner! AARP Caregivers Retreat. New Orleans, LA Guest Speaker and Panelist. A Doctorate Bootcamp. Louisiana League for Present Member. Workforce Development Work Group. Georgia Alzheimer s and Related Dementias State Plan Present Volunteer (Community Education Program). Alzheimer s Association, Georgia Chapter. Outreach Department and Leadership Council Facilitator. Research Doctorate Student Workshop. Georgia Leadership Coalition 2016 Doctoral Symposium. Atlanta, GA Present Volunteer. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Georgia Chapter. IV. TEACHING A. Course Instruction Dates College/University Level of Program 2004 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Associate Degree Registered Nurse Medical Surgical I Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University o Associate Degree Registered Nurse Practicum Medical Surgical I o Course Coordinator o Didactic/Practicum Medical Surgical III o Practicum Associate Degree (Accelerated) Registered Nurse Medical Surgical I o Practicum Associate Degree (Accelerated) Registered Nurse Fundamentals of o Course Coordinator o Didactic/Practicum Medical Surgical I o Didactic/Practicum Medical Surgical II o Course Coordinator o Didactic/Practicum Medical Surgical III o Didactic/Practicum BSN (Traditional & Accelerated) Concept-Based Learning Curriculum Pathophysiology o Course Leader o Didactic Health Assessment o Didactic/Lab BSN

10 10 Present Leadership and Management in 2017 University of Utah Guest Lecture: NURS 7885 Seminars in Cancer, Aging, and End-of-life Research. Research with Underserved and Underrepresented Groups B. Continuing Education Healthy Aging (2 nd ed). 10 contact hours Author Funding Source Western Schools Duration May 31, 2017-May 31, 2020 C. Students Supervised 1. Special & Independent Projects Marisol Jobe Healthy Aging Mentor Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Gerontology Research Infused Into Practice: Family involvement in Health promotion activities for African-American older adults with dementia/dnp-ag/student Leader Evan N. Graham Master of Public Health Preceptor Research Practicum: Exploring the Community Context of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in Relation to Health Promotion Activities for African American Elders with Dementia and their Family Members Robbi Grier Direct Student Reading/Learning Using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis in Postoperative Patients Sabitha Chacko Master of Public Health Preceptor Research Practicum: Faith Based Institutions Offering Dementia Friendly Worship Services to Support the African American Community. 2. Master/Thesis Projects 2017-Present Pamela Manley Committee Member Black Women s Views on Menopause: A Phenomenological Study.