Clergy & Staff

The Rev. Will Packard became the Priest-in-Charge of St. Andrew’s on July 1, 2020. Will came to us from St. David’s in Ashburn, Virginia, with a focus on youth formation, worship, pastoral care, and other areas of ministry. Will is a graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South where he learned his love of nature and, most recently, of the Virginia Theological Seminary. Prior to entering seminary, Will worked for the Diocese of Virginia as the clerk to the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee and he spent several years working in downtown D.C. for The Pew Charitable Trusts in their Philanthropic and Government Relations departments.

As a priest, Will sees a passion for pastoral care in carrying out the Gospel. As a collaborative leader, he works with the Vestry and all of the people of St. Andrew’s to discern how we may embody the radical hospitality of Christ’s mission. With energy, he looks forward to getting to know the community.

Will resides in Burke with his wife Paige and two daughters, Emma and Libby. They recently welcomed a new puppy Lucy and Will has already taken on her theological training. Will and his family are settling into their new home and are excited to be a part of the St. Andrew’s community.

At the 2022 Annual Meeting (Feb. 13th) it was announced that Will accepted the call from the Vestry to become our 3rd Rector. Will was officially installed on May 15, 2022.

Maria is passionate about helping young people discover the joy of a relationship with Jesus. She believes every child has been gifted by God with unique ways to love and serve—and that offering those gifts brings joy to God and fullness of life to the world around us.

Maria studied Studio Art and Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. She first sensed a call to priesthood while serving as a counselor at Shrine Mont Summer Camps and later explored that call through the Episcopal Service Corps in St. Louis—the spirited (and highly underrated) home of toasted ravioli, swing dance, and an impressive amateur improv scene.

A graduate of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Maria went on to serve for two years as Assistant Rector at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Reston, where God used her ministry to help cultivate a vibrant children and youth program, a dynamic adult formation team, and a deeply relational, spiritually grounded food pantry ministry. Maria is grateful to walk alongside the children, youth, and families of St. Andrew’s as they deepen their faith and live out God’s love.

Maria enjoys painting (especially portraits and landscapes), dancing, and rock climbing. On any given day, you can find her walking outdoors, singing along to The Porter’s Gate, and enjoying meaningful conversations with people of all ages—and their furry friends, too!

Deacon Susie started at St. Andrew’s in December 2024.

As Parish Administrator, Michelle oversees daily financial tracking of the parish and preschool, which includes accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. In addition, Michelle works with our Treasurer to present monthly financial statements, including separate Financial and Endowment Committee reports to the Rector and the Vestry on all matters regarding the current financial state of the church and for use in budget forecasting. Michelle assists the Treasurer in the compilation and reporting of the budget. She also assists clergy with matters regarding church membership and the use of church property.

Michelle is a UVA graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, and worked as a Certified Public Accountant before switching to the church world. She is an avid runner and keeps the staff and Vestry on their toes for all things financial.

As the Communications Director, Emily may be the first voice you hear when you call the office. Emily creates all publications, digital and printed; manages the website and Facebook/Instagram pages; takes and collects photos from various events; handles the ducks; and otherwise assists in any way she can. She and Michelle, the Parish Administrator, do their best to keep the clergy in line.

Emily joined the staff in 2013 but has been around quite a lot longer, as she was baptized and raised at St. Andrew’s. After graduating from St. Andrew’s Preschool in ’89, Emily went on to join the Youth Choir, become a reluctant acolyte, and was a founding member of St. Andrew’s Workcamp, which she led for the past few years. She went to Catawba College in Salisbury, NC, and earned a degree in Philosophy & Religion.

Alan Moser has accepted a call to become St. Andrew’s Minister of Music, Organist, and Choirmaster, effective September 1, 2025. Alan is a pianist, organist, and vocalist and will conclude over a dozen years of service as Director of Music at St. James’ Episcopal Church at Mount Vernon in August 2025. He has also been a long-time member of the choir and occasional substitute organist and director at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church in Annandale. Mr. Moser also recently served as interim Artistic Director of the Northern Virginia Chorale.

Prior to becoming a professional church musician, Alan served 26 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a captain in 2004. He subsequently worked in the defense industry, and then returned to school to obtain degrees in organ performance and in church music. Although his prior careers were not music-related, his lifelong love of music (particularly church music) was always close at hand. Throughout his naval career, he also found time to sing in church choirs and community choruses wherever he was stationed, and occasionally to serve as an organist. After retiring from the defense industry, he was encouraged to study music more in depth and was recently called to his new position.

Alan is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up in Houston. He and his wife reside in Springfield, Virginia. He is an Industrial Engineering graduate of Texas A&M University and studied Operations Research at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. After retirement he obtained a degree in organ performance from Northern Virginia Community College, and a Master of Music in Church Music degree from Shenandoah University. Alan is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Pastoral Music at the Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University with completion anticipated in 2026.

Tami Phillips became the preschool director in the Fall of 2019 but has been with St. Andrew’s Preschool since 2012. Previously at St. Andrew’s, Tami was the Discovery Room Teacher for 7 years, a school parent, board member, and substitute teacher. Tami began her teaching career in Miami, where she was an elementary teacher for fifteen years. Tami earned a master’s degree in Reading from Barry University in Miami, Florida, and was an adjunct professor. She and her husband have two children, both alumni of the preschool. Tami says that preschool science “is not only exciting but necessary…discovering, inquiring, and experimenting develops life-long learners.”

Anne Alexis Harra is a Candidate for Holy Orders in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. As of Fall 2025, she is starting her third year at Virginia Theological Seminary where she has felt loved, formed, and known. Anne Alexis is a lifelong Episcopalian and finds deep joy (and questions!) in her faith. She is especially passionate about sacraments and will talk your ear off about baptism if you let her.

Before starting at VTS, she worked in full-time lay ministry at her beloved sending parish, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Philadelphia, where she served as Minister for Children, Youth & Families. At VTS, Anne Alexis serves as a sacristan in the chapel department, is a member of the Student Aid Society, and works at the Flamingo coffee shop.

She felt and feels guided by the Spirit to and in St. Andrew’s and is excited to continue serving this community. Anne Alexis loves Jesus, liturgy, reading, joyful movement, traveling, and iced lattes. She is a proud cat mom to Nellie, and an even prouder godmother to her godsons, Will and Brian.

Jenn Cruickshank is a postulant for holy orders in the Diocese of New York and seminarian at General Theological. An alum of Northwestern, University of Edinburgh, and Loyola Chicago she has a background in theology and pastoral counseling.

She’s a lifelong Episcopalian with a passion for the church’s past, present, and especially future. Her peak church nerd experience so far was holding the chalice used at Samuel Seabury’s consecration as first bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Jenn is currently settled in Virginia, but home is wherever the Army sends her with her husband Iain, 3 kids, and 2 dogs.