Clergy, Staff & Vestry

Rev. Alyse Viggiano is shown from the shoulders up.

The Rev. Alyse Viggiano | Priest in Charge

The Rev. Alyse Viggiano comes to St. Andrew’s after serving for seven years at St. Paul’s in Old Town, Alexandria.  She primarily oversaw pastoral care, the coordination of worship (in person and virtual/livestream), evangelism, small groups, and assisted with parish communications. She graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2017, where she made a tangible impact on the campus and community by founding “The Flamingo,” its first ever coffee-house.  She originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA.

Jenny Seastrand | Parish Administrator & Events Coordinator

Jenny Seastrand is the Parish Administrator and Events Coordinator. While working part-time for St. Andrew’s, she is also pursuing her dream of becoming an Art Therapist. She’s been accepted into a master’s program where she’ll earn an Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts. She is a first-generation Latina college graduate who is incredibly proud of her background and upbringing. If you are ever interested in learning Spanish, please do not hesitate to ask, she is am more than happy to share her language and help foster diversity and inclusivity.  She feels called to connect with others who want to build community and create positive change in the world.  She felt welcomed to St. Andrew’s with open arms and was blessed to be married at the church.

Eric McAfee | Interim Music Director

Eric McAfee is the Interim Music Director of St. Andrew’s which began in September 2026.  He’ll focus on directing the Choir at the 10:00 am service, growing the music ministry in depth of expression at the Sunday 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service, as well as help develop a concert series. He is a board member for the DC chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the music committee chair of the Washington Sängerbund, the oldest continuously operating choir in the region. He also co-hosts a monthly Classical Open Mic with other regional talent.

Vestry Members

The Vestry is “the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property.” This group supports the church’s witness through the management of resources and finances. Vestry representatives are elected from the church’s membership and generally serve a three-year term. Learn more about the role of a vestry on the Episcopal Church’s site.

Jennifer Gowetski
Senior Warden

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Joe Klem
Junior Warden

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Bas Bakker
Treasurer

Doris Smith
Assistant Treasurer

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Marie Hone
Register

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Shelley Volkwein
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Shelley Volkwein, shown from the chest up

Marcela Scott

Laura Schultz

Marc Hone