Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an assistant professor at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Dr. Epps serves as the principal investigator for the Faith Village Research Lab and is the founder of the Alter Program. Her career goal as a nurse scholar is to promote the quality of life for families affected by dementia through research, education, and service. Her program of research involves evidence-based practices for promoting quality of life for African Americans with dementia and their family caregivers/care partners. She is particularly interested in exploring the way religious activities and spiritual connectedness can promote meaningful engagement among persons with dementia.