Family Community and Health System Science Division
The Division of Family, Community, and Health System Science (FCHSS) comprises a range of specialty areas aligned to foster a dynamic and collaborative environment that promotes teaching, research, and service excellence. Under the leadership of Dr. Jill Dapremont, Division Director, faculty members within this department share common teaching, clinical, and research interests.
The specialty areas within the FCHSS division include:
- Childbearing Specialty: This area focuses on faculty members with expertise in women's health, pediatrics, or reproductive health.
- Community Health Specialty: Faculty members in this specialty area are dedicated to promoting health and wellness within communities. They work closely with community partners to address the unique health needs of diverse populations.
- Public Health Specialty: Faculty members specializing in public health contribute to understanding and improving population health outcomes. They focus on prevention, health promotion, and developing strategies to enhance public health locally, regionally, and globally.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (NP): This specialty area prepares faculty members to excel in advanced nursing practice as Family Nurse Practitioners. They possess the skills and knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families acoss the lifespan.
- Nursing Administration and Leadership Specialty: Faculty members specializing in nursing administration and leadership play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare. They focus on leadership development, healthcare management, and policy implementation to improve healthcare systems.
- Nursing Education Specialty: Faculty members specializing in nursing education are dedicated to preparing the next generation of nurses. They focus on curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and mentorship to ensure the highest quality of nursing education.
Division Faculty Members
Jill Dapremont
Family, Community, and Health System Science Division Director | Professor
901-678-3502
3554 Community Health Building
jdaprmnt@memphis.edu
Rebecca Adkins
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-4057
4556 Community Health Building
rhadkins@memphis.edu
Fatima Abdelrahman Alzyoud
Assistant Professor
901-678-2003
3515 Community Health Building
falzyoud@memphis.edu
Linda Billings
Director of Undergraduate Licensure and Achievement
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-2002
4515 Community Health Building
lrbllngs@memphis.edu
Jacqueline Buford
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-2110
4542 Community Health Building
jabowen@memphis.edu
Ashanti Coleman
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-3082
3546 Community Health Building
acolemn1@memphis.edu
Tracy Collins
MSN-FNP Director | Clinical Professor
901-678-5778
4550 Community Health Building
tmason@memphis.edu
Cherie Didier
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-5357
4528 Community Health Building
cmdidier@memphis.edu
Danielle Gunter
Director for Clinical Affairs | Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-5798
2502B Community Health Building
mgunter@memphis.edu
Marissa Gray
Associate Professor
901-678-2003
3521 Community Health Building
mdmrgan1@memphis.edu
Linda Haddad
Dean of Nursing
901-678-2002
2502 Community Health Building
lhaddad@memphis.edu
Dana El Hajj
Associate Professor
901-678-2003
3536 Community Health Building
dgelhajj@memphis.edu
Joy Hoffman
Clinical Professor
Director, BSN Programs (Memphis Campus)
901-678-3101
35558 Community Health Building
jehoffmn@memphis.edu
Sheri Howard
Assistant Professor
901-678-1544
4548 Community Health Building
slhward3@memphis.edu
Stacey Labarre-Powell
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-2043
4513 Community Health Building
slpowell@memphis.edu
Candace McGowen
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-2849
cmcgowen@memphis.edu
Elizabeth Moore
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-4319
4517 Community Health Building
emoore7@memphis.edu
Angela Oigbokie
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-8132
3515 Community Health Building
sigbokie@memphis.edu
Shkendie Papraniku
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-1450
3523 Community Health Building
spaprani@memphis.edu
Felesha Perry
Clinical Associate Professor
901-678-4886
3540 Community Health Building
frperry@memphis.edu
Viktoriya Pleshkan
Assistant Professor
901-678-3090
3548 Community Health Building
vyplshkn@memphis.edu
Tasma Robertson
Clinical Assistant Professor
731-425-1975
213 Wilder Student Union, Lambuth Campus
tdgrhmdk@memphis.edu
Jason Sasser
Clinical Professor
MSN Program Director | MSN Nursing Education Concentration Director
901-678-2425
3542 Community Health Building
jsasser@memphis.edu
Genae Strong
Associate Professor
901-678-5942
4521 Community Health Building
gdstrong@memphis.edu
Meghan Taylor
Assistant Professor
901-678-4709
3004B Community Health Building
mbmadows@memphis.edu
Amy Wake
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-2003
125 Sprague Hall
awake@memphis.edu
Janye M. Wilson
Clinical Assistant Professor
901-678-3362
3530 Community Health Building
jlong1@memphis.edu