Rector, Staff & Vestry

Clergy

The Reverend Dorota Wright-Pruski

Rector

Originally from Poland and raised in the great state of Iowa, Rev. Dorota moved to Wisconsin in 2002 where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Marquette University. After discerning a call to priesthood, she earned her Masters of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary while also serving Christ Church in Georgetown as a seminarian and deacon. She was ordained in 2013 and moved back to Wisconsin to begin her priesthood as the Associate Rector of St. Andrew’s in Madison.

While a community organizer in Milwaukee, Rev. Dorota fell in love with the Episcopal Church and the way it beautifully integrated ancient spiritual practices with 21^st century opportunities and challenges. She carries that passion forward and believes in ministries that inspire, move, teach and share the community, fostering strong and sustainable lay leadership, and finding new opportunities for creativity and joy in ministry.

Rev. Dorota is an avid runner, as is her husband Colin. She also enjoys baking bread, biking, swimming, recycling, and dessert.

You can contact Rev. Dorota via email to gro.n1695864978otgni1695864978lrasw1695864978erdna1695864978ts@ro1695864978tcer1695864978 or call (703) 522-1600.

Staff

Brandon Heishman
Music Ministry Director

Brandon's bio

Brandon joined St. Andrew’s in January of 2016 after moving to the DC area from his hometown near Harrisonburg, VA. He graduated with a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Mississippi. He studied organ and voice at Bridgewater College in Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Brandon is a firm believer in the transformative power of music, especially through singing. When he’s not working, Brandon likes to spend time in the kitchen or singing show tunes at home with his fiancé, Josh.

You can contact Brandon via email.

Jeremy Cannon
Parish Administrator

Jeremy Cannon is shown from the shoulders up, standing with the St. Andrew's banner.

Jeremy's bio

Jeremy grew up in the Lee-Heights neighborhood, attending Taylor Elementary and Yorktown High School. He went to the University of Colorado for college, where he majored in Advertising and worked for the women’s basketball team producing social media content. While in college, he attended a non-denominational church where he taught Sunday School and helped with communications. Jeremy moved back to Arlington during the pandemic and started attending St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. He is actively involved with St. Mary’s Wilderness Church ministry and Centering Prayer group. In his free time Jeremy enjoys spending time in nature and playing Pickleball.

You can contact Jeremy via email.

We're Seeking a Director of Family Ministries!

St. Andrew’s is seeking a motivated, innovative, and energetic individual to form our children, youth, and their families in the Episcopal faith.

Vestry Members

For those new to the Episcopal Church, the Vestry is “the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property.” This group helps articulate the congregation’s vision and support the church’s mission through selection of the rector and 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.