Sarah Neller
Assistant Professor
Biography
Sarah Neller, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing and Gerontology Certificate from the University of Utah, MSN from Vanderbilt University, and BSN from Harding University. Neller is a committed gerontologist, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, and nurse scientist with a vision to advance research that promotes healthy aging by fostering well-being, intentional living, and life engagement among older adults. Neller’s work explores the cultivation of generativity and the concept of leaving a legacy of values to enhance social and communal engagement for older adults, ultimately helping them find purpose and remain actively involved in their communities as they age.
Neller has been recognized as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Excellence by the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence. She actively serves older adults in the Knoxville community as a member and treasurer of the Executive Committee of the Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging. Through her work and community engagement, Neller is dedicated to promoting healthy longevity and improving the quality of life for older adults.