Lead Pastor

Gina Anderson-Cloud

Gina Anderson-Cloud grew up in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, where she developed a love for nature and being outdoors. She met her future husband and partner in ministry, Rev. Bert Cloud, while studying psychology at Radford University. Gina’s first career after receiving her graduate degree from VCU was in social work and gerontology, planning and advocating for improvements in healthcare and wellness. After a joint call to ministry, Gina and Bert received their seminary training at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, where they began serving as pastors more than 23 years ago. Gina was trained for and served as a church planter, and she has led large and midsize congregations into growth and revitalization. Gina has served in various leadership positions in the Virginia Conference, Districts, and on local and national missions boards. She enjoys mentoring clergy and seeing God’s vision unfold in ways that transform the world. Gina is a mom to three young adult children and two cats.

Job Responsibilities: Gina is the lead pastor charged with guiding the overall ministries of the church. This appointment includes visionary leadership, teaching, preaching and leading the people of God to transform the world.

First job: Cashier at Wendy’s

Favorite Bible verse: Lamentations 3:22-23

Idea of a perfect day: A walk or hike in the woods or through a meadow (at a National Park) with Bert and/or other family members

Executive Assistant

Pam Borland

Pam grew up in Arizona, Southern California and suburban Chicago. Her family’s roots are in Alabama, though, and she loved going back there every year while growing up. Pam graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, majoring in accounting. She has three adult children, two wonderful sons-in-law, and two grandchildren. Her family has attended Floris UMC since 1994.

Pam began working at Floris UMC in June 2002 as the church secretary. Her role has changed over the years. Although she works with the communications team and other staff, her primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to the lead pastor.

Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11

First job: Helping at the front counter at Leo’s Cleaners in Lisle, Illinois.

Most interesting vacation: Riding a camel at Petra on a Floris UMC trip to Israel and Jordan.

Director of Serve and Connections Ministries

Debbie Cali

Debbie attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge LA where she met her US Marine husband, Brian. They lived all over… Okinawa Japan, San Angelo, Tx and Cherry Point, NC. Finally in 1999 they moved to their forever home in Manassas VA, raising 2 children, Brandon (29) and Samantha (27). They always root for the LSU ( where we met!) Tigers, enjoy cooking, gardening and most music! For the past 20 years, Debbie has worked in youth and young adult ministry with a mission focus. Debbie has lead countless youth mission trips, multigenerational bus trips, and local mission opportunities. Jesus asks us to love one another and being in mission to each other, our community, our country and the world is a great way to do just that!

Job Responsibilities

Debbie hopes to ignite ways for the congregation to be in ministry to each other and share common mission focus experiences. Growing in relationship with each other, the community and the world will help us all to live out our call as Jesus disciples for the transformation of the world. It can also be REALLY FUN!!! There is always room for YOU for you to serve, consider it today.

First Job: I was a shoe salesperson at Fanfare Shoes in the mall.

Favorite Bible Verse: The story of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane We need to be awake and ready when Jesus needs us.

Idea of a perfect day: Kayaking on the Potomac River from sunrise to sunset.

Something most people don’t know: Debbie loves exploring NOVA, let her know your favorite tucked away spot!

Most Interesting Vacation: Debbie and her husband went to Sedona AZ, in November to celebrate their Anniversary. it was a spiritual place full of beauty and peace.

Daniel Cho

Modern Worship Director

Eddie Dickerson

Eddie Dickerson grew up in Fauquier County near Bealeton, Virginia. He started playing violin at age five and guitar at age 12. Eddie was exposed to bluegrass and gospel music by his father, Allen, who played guitar and banjo. Eddie studied violin performance at the University of Mary Washington and continues to play with his partner, Jackie, in a duo called The Peacemakers.

Job responsibilities: Eddie supports worship at Floris UMC and Restoration Reston. He helps plan services outside of Sunday morning. Eddie also assists with the student band and finds new ways to engage the congregation.

First job: Subway

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 100:1

Idea of a perfect day: Camping

Something most people don’t know: Officer Candidate School Graduate

Most interesting vacation: Galapagos

Director of Engagement & Innovation

Megan Seals Dietrick

Megan spent her childhood in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, a small mountain town nestled between the Tennessee and Kentucky borders. Her family has a rich musical heritage, and many gatherings involved singing along with guitars, banjos, and tambourines. Megan received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in teaching from James Madison University before beginning teaching in Fairfax County. For eight years, Megan taught fifth and sixth grades at Floris Elementary, where she grew to love the Floris community. However, in 2015, she left the classroom to pursue a calling in worship ministry. Megan has been a vocalist and instrumentalist with the Floris UMC contemporary band, Full Circle Band, since 2008, which helped inspire her passion for worship and music ministry. She is now pursuing an M.Div at Wesley Theological Seminary and ordination within the UMC.

Megan leads worship with Full Circle Band at modern worship services and the Student Band. She coordinates the musicians and aligns the music ministry with the sermons and vision of the church. In addition, she creates innovative worship opportunities, including Story Church, Claim It Women’s Ministry, Pop-Up Concerts, and Spiritual Recovery Café.

Idea of a perfect day: Exploring a new place and seeking an adventure.

Most people don’t know this about her: Megan has been onboard a zero-gravity flight (aka the Vomit Comet)!

Most interesting vacation: Viewing the Northern Lights, hiking behind waterfalls, observing breaching humpback whales, and eating shark.

Video Editor/Producer and Streaming Coordinator

Alexis Doty

Spiritual Formation Coordinator

Carol Edwards

Carol is a native of Northern Virginia, born and raised in Fairfax. She earned a Bachelor of Science in public administration from George Mason University a Master of Arts in human resources management from Marymount University. She worked in human resources in the telecommunications industry before becoming a stay-at-home mom when her first child was born until she began working at Floris UMC in 2007.

Carol is married to her husband, Dave, has two young adult children and two crazy Labrador retrievers who love to swim and chase tennis balls all day.

Carol worked for Floris UMC’s Communication department for 11 years and transitioned to the Adult Ministries department in 2018. As the Adult Ministries Coordinator, Carol is responsible for assisting the Director of Grow Ministries in executing the Lead Pastor’s strategic vision of the church by overseeing the development and execution of adult discipleship related programs and material. She also focuses on delivering a consistent, spiritual learning experience for adults who participate in discipleship activities that allows them to stay connected and to grow in their relationship with God.

Idea of a perfect day: Spending the day on the beach with her husband, kids, dogs, family and friends.

Most interesting vacation: Hiking through the rainforest in St. Lucia where she saw extraordinary waterfalls and exotic birds, animals and plants.

Audio Engineer & AV Tech

Sean Gotkin

Director of Spiritual Formation

Bill Gray

Following a calling to lay ministry Bill joined the Floris staff as a part-time employee in January 2013. Subsequently, in May of 2013, he became full time as the Director of Adult Ministries. In March of 2014, Bill assumed the role of Director of Grow Ministries. In this capacity, he is responsible for the education, programmatic development and group life of our adults, students and children. Bill is also responsible for the oversight of the Floris UMC Preschool. Bill completed his Master of Arts in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary in the Spring of 2018.

Bill is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a fan of anything Pittsburgh. He moved to the DC area to complete his MBA at George Washington University in 1984. He and his wife of 35 years, Monica, became members of Floris UMC in 1991. Bill worked in the telecommunications industry for 14 years serving in various senior management positions in finance, marketing, and program management. Bill and Monica have four wonderful children and Max – a pet store terrier that just happened to be the best dog in the world. He loves art, the creative process, cooking and spending time surrounded by the awe of God’s creation.

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 46:10 & Romans 12:2

Financial Assistant

Debbie Gregory

Debbie moved to Northern Virginia from New England as a child. She has lived all over Northern Virginia but settled in Centreville, where she raised her family. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Scientific computing at the University of Virginia, and a master of arts degree in Practical Theology from Regent University. She is married, has two grown children, and one grandchild (so far). She enjoys reading, knitting, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Debbie is responsible for administrative support to the Finance Office. She performs financial transactions and keeps records for the church.

Favorite Bible verse: Romans 12:1-2

Idea of a perfect day: A day full of sunshine and family.

Most interesting vacation: While vacationing at Club Med Ixtapa, she learned to fly on the trapeze!

Administrative Coordinator

Terri Hageny

Terri was born in Massachusetts but was raised in sunny southern California. She returned to the east coast to make Herndon, Virginia, her home in 2011. The “apples of my eye” are her four children; Joshua, Nicholas, Haley and Hunter. She has been on many paths from restaurant owner to computer software rep to the director of resources for a southern California food bank. She is blessed that Floris UMC is where she finds herself today.

Terri’s responsibilities working for Floris UMC include making sure the front office and all the staff are supported. She looks forward to meeting old and new friends each and every day.

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 91:4

Idea of a perfect day: Time spent with my children and friends.

Most interesting vacation: Exploring a castle in the countryside of Switzerland.

Director of Operations

Karen Heier

Karen grew up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley until finishing college and moving to the Northern Virginia area. Karen has a Bachelor of Arts in rhetoric and communication studies from the University of Virginia and began her career in the banking industry. She currently lives in Herndon, Virginia, with her husband and three daughters. She began working at Floris UMC in June 2006.

Karen manages the human resources area for the church, including payroll and employee staffing, and oversees daily financial operations in conjunction with the finance team. She enjoys the opportunity to serve God through her work in the church.

First job: Waitressing in her hometown

Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:13

Idea of a perfect day: Spending the day with her family outdoors or watching one of her favorite sports, live or otherwise.

Church Accountant

Erin Hickman

Erin grew up in Northern Virginia. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the College of William and Mary. Erin lives in Leesburg with her husband, Paul, their two girls and their dog, Theo. She enjoys cooking, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Job responsibilities: Erin loves being on staff at Floris UMC. Her primary responsibilities include account reconciliation, budgeting and financial reporting and analysis.

Idea of a perfect day: Eating good food and watching movies with her husband

Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 11:1

First job: Working in a souvenir store.

Children’s Ministries Coordinator

Wendy Hilbert

Wendy was born and raised in Northern Virginia and graduated from Chantilly High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in health and recreation management from George Mason University and her Master of Arts degree in management from American Public University. Wendy has worked for Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and has served as an adjunct professor for APU.

Wendy was overjoyed to join the Floris UMC staff in January 2013 and loves helping share God’s love with the children of Floris UMC.

First job: Working at Total Crafts in Chantilly, Virginia

Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Idea of a perfect day: Doing something fun outside such as going to the zoo, apple picking, having a fun day at the beach or going to a local farm with her two sons, daughter and husband.

Most interesting vacation: A trip to Europe with stops in Ireland, Scotland, England, Paris and Holland.

Accompanist

Ellen Im

Eunbin grew up in Seoul, Korea where she received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in piano performance. While in Korea, she performed solo recitals and various chamber music, accompanied at the opera theatre and for numerous choirs. In 2001, she came to the United States and graduated two years later from the San Francisco Conservatory with honors. In 2005, she earned her graduate performance diploma from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University in piano performance.

Eunbin has worked as a church accompanist at Sang-dong Methodist Church in Seoul, Korea and Berkeley UMC in Berkeley, Ca, and First Korean UMC in Herndon. She gives private piano lessons and is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association and National Guild of Piano. Eunbin began working at Floris UMC in May 2014.

First job: Teaching private piano lessons

Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 13: 1

Idea of a perfect day: Spending time on the beach with her husband and daughter.

Member and Data Coordinator

Annetta Kronz

Annetta is a native of Connecticut, but she has lived in Virginia for more than 40 years. After retiring from teaching for many years, she joined the administrative staff at Floris UMC. Her responsibilities include answering the phones, ordering supplies for the various ministries of the church and scheduling baptisms. She also performs administrative tasks for the Small Groups ministry.

She enjoys doing needlework and reading. She also enjoys gardening and traveling, especially taking cruises.

First job: Working as a secretary in her father’s office

Favorite Bible verse: Psalms 25:4-5

Most interesting vacation: Cruising through the Panama Canal

Children's Ministry Director

Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh

Ruth Anne is a lifelong United Methodist who grew up in Northern Virginia. She has a Master of Theological Studies from Drew Theological School and has spent many years in Christian Education as both a professional staff member and a volunteer. Ruth Anne and her husband, Dave, have three grown children and a silly corgi, Kirby.

Job Responsibilities:
Ruth Anne oversees children’s ministries. Working with staff and volunteers, she endeavors to ensure that everyone touched by our ministry knows they are a beloved child of God.

First Job: Church Day Camp Counselor

Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8

Most Interesting Vacation: Visiting the coast of Maine where we saw seals and starfish in the wild, marveled at the most amazing sunsets, and ate some of the freshest seafood ever.

Preschool Director

Debbie Lawler

Debbie became the preschool director at Floris UMC in May 2014. Floris UMC Preschool is the fourth preschool that Debbie has had the privilege to run in her career. Previously, she was a director in Warner Robins, Georgia; Hampton, Virginia; and Fairfax, Virginia. Debbie has a Bachelor of Arts in education from Arizona State University. She grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, where her parents still live today. She met her husband, Scott, when she was 15 and married him several years later. Debbie and Scott traveled the country while Scott served in the Air Force for 21 years. They settled in the Northern Virginia area in 1997 and have two grown children.

Debbie enjoys the challenge of running a preschool with 170 children and 20 staff members. Her responsibilities include communicating with parents, church staff, teachers and, of course, playing with the preschoolers (obviously the best part of every day)!

First job: Being a summer camp counselor at First Baptist Church in Tallahassee

Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 19:26 and Philippians 4:13

Idea of a perfect day: Skiing down the mountains in Breckenridge, Colorado, with her family or sitting on the beach with a good book and a cool beverage.

Most people don’t know this about her: She is an avid sports fan, especially college sports!

Most interesting vacation: Exploring the Caribbean islands with her family during a week-long cruise.

Facilities Coordinator

Peggy Manduke

Peggy is a native Washingtonian, having grown up in Falls Church. She studied accounting at NOVA. Peggy and her husband, Mark, have two lovely children and a black lab named Shadow. She has three older brothers, ‘The Beech Boys,” who also live in the area.

Peggy’s responsibilities at Floris UMC include processing building usage requests; maintaining guests and membership data, and assisting with the coordination of large church community events.

First job: Soldering printed circuit boards, and wire wrap and making cables for computers for military contracts

Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 23

Idea of a perfect day: Relaxing by the water, reading a good book and being around family

Most interesting vacation: Off-roading in Bryce Canyon, Utah, with her husband and kids

Preschool Children's Ministries Coordinator/Childcare Supervisor

Maggie Marcum

Maggie has worked in kids’ ministry since the sixth grade and recently stepped down as Early Childhood Coordinator at another church after seven years of service. She holds a degree in Organizational Leadership and loves helping wherever needed. She is a trained lay counselor and spiritual director and loves praying with others. Her personal mission is to encourage others to use their spiritual gifts to serve one another. She grew up in Germany and retired from the intelligence community a few years back. She has one adult child who she loves spending time with.

Job Responsibilities:
Maggie oversees the nursery and preschool on Sunday as well as childcare programs for special events. She leads a team of talented childcare providers and volunteers who want to share the love of Jesus with children. Her desire is to lay a strong foundation for our littles as they start their faith journey following Jesus.

First Job: Working in an LA health food store.

Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrew 10:24-25

Middle School Program Director

Pepe Miller

Pepe spent his younger years in Tennessee or on military bases, but he somehow settled in Northern Virginia. He graduated from George Mason University after studying psychology and conflict resolution. He is married to Kelly, and they have three wonderful children.

Pepe started working at Floris UMC in December 2016 as the interim middle school coordinator and transitioned to the middle school program director in March 2017.

First job: Working with the Youth Conservation Core

Idea of a perfect day: Spending time with family doing something outdoors

Executive Pastor

Barbara Miner

Barbara spent her childhood in Ohio. Upon graduation, she attended Birmingham Southern College in Alabama, so she could dance with a local ballet company and complete her degree in Christian education and fine arts. After graduation, Barbara met and married her husband, Marty, and spent the next several years as a military spouse. She and Marty have three grown children, all married, and five grandsons.

Barbara received her master’s degree from Wesley Theological Seminary (WTS) and is pleased to serve on the Board of Governors at WTS. She is also a life coach working with the NOVA District of the UMC and Wesley Theological Seminary.

Barbara has served as a pastor at Floris UMC since 2006. She is currently serving as Acting Lead Pastor of Floris UMC and is excited to lead the church during this transitional time. As director of worship, Barbara strives to offer vital, God-honoring worship in various styles. She also oversees Floris UMC’s Care Ministry and enjoys ensuring that the church offers compassionate, spirit-filled care to those in crisis or difficult times. Barbara appreciates preaching and teaching and considers it a privilege to be a pastor at Floris UMC.

First job: Wrapping candy at a local candy factory in her hometown

Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43:1-3

Idea of a perfect day: Spending time with family and playing games, preferably on or near the water.

Traditional Music Director

Yoon Nam

Yoon hails from Seoul, South Korea, and began her musical journey in the United States in 1996 when she pursued her studies at Indiana University. There, she earned both her master’s and doctoral degrees in music. Yoon is a devoted mother to two children who share her passion for music. Since August 2010, she has been serving as the music director at Floris United Methodist Church, where she has dedicated over a decade to enriching the musical landscape of United Methodist congregations.

First job: Giving piano lessons

Favorite Bible verse: Micah 6:6-8

Idea of a perfect day: Enjoying a 70-degree day with blue skies, fresh air, beautiful clouds and a breeze, a cup of coffee with a piece of cake in a comfortable chair while talking with friends and family

Most interesting vacation: Traveling to Bruges, Belgium with friends in 1994

Preschool Assistant Director

Karen O’Dell

Database Specialist

Katie Rakestraw

Katie is originally from North Carolina. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she received a BA in secondary education and met her husband, Scott. She has lived in Northern Virginia for more than 20 years and she and Scott have raised their two children here.

As the Database Assistant, Katie is primarily responsible for tracking and reporting information from the church’s database, FellowshipOne.

Your first job: Sold clothes and toys at a small children’s consignment store.

Idea of a perfect day: A sunny, warm day spent on a sailboat with her family and a great book.

Most interesting vacation: A cruise to Alaska – she’d love to go back and explore more of the interior of the state!

Latino Community Engagement Coordinator

Jacqueline de los Ríos

Jacqueline grew up in Argentina and Bolivia and graduated from Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho University in Tarija, Bolivia, with a degree in psychology. She is married to Rosen Todorov, a native of Bulgaria.

Jacqueline has been working at Floris UMC since 2006. She is responsible for the worship, small groups and service opportunities for the Spanish-speaking individuals within the congregation. Jacqueline encourages Latinos to attend Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. in which Floris UMC offers a simultaneous translation in Spanish.

As a cancer survivor, Jacqueline enjoys life to the fullest and admires God’s creation. She has tremendous compassion for immigrants and for those who suffer with illness.

Favorite Bible verse: Luke 6:31

First job: As a psychologist working with orphans and adolescents, as well as with groups of mothers at SOS Children’s Villages in Tarija, Bolivia

Idea of a perfect day: Helping someone and having a personal moment for her faith to grow.

Technical Producer/AV Assistant

Chris Seward

Growing up in Baton Rouge, LA, my lifelong passion for storytelling brought me to videography and filmmaking. I always strive to make things better, both in my work and in the way our team works together.

Job Responsibilities

I help to develop engaging video content and our team’s approach to video production.

First Job: Waiter

Idea of a perfect day: Relaxing on a beach with nothing to do

Most Interesting Vacation: Visiting Cuba – a lovely place!

Website Developer and Designer/Communications Coordinator

Nada Smith

Raised in New Orleans, LA, Nada was immersed in the church where her great-grandfather served as pastor. From an early age, she developed a deep commitment to service and community, shaped by her upbringing as well as by being the oldest of two children. Her academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she also did her OBGYN residency. After experiencing burnout from the medical field and the subsequent pandemic, she left medicine and discovered a new passion – website development. In 2022, her partner’s job offer brought them to Northern Virginia, where she transformed her passion into a career by establishing her own website design and development agency. Deeply committed to servant leadership, she prioritizes the growth and development of others. Volunteering is integral to her life, reflecting her dedication to giving back and supporting her community.

Job Responsibilities

Nada creates and manages Floris UMC’s websites, ensuring they align with the brand and user needs. She handles front and back-end operations, collaborates with stakeholders on content management, and enhances user experiences through intuitive design.

First Job: Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Resident

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 2:3-4

Idea of a perfect day: Nada’s perfect day involves working alongside her partner to provide hands-on service to those in need, such as planting trees to beautify spaces for the homeless or low-income communities.

Something most people don’t know: She’s a medical doctor – MD.

Access Ministries Coordinator

Lauren Soljanyk

Student Ministries Director

Kara Stuebing

Kara grew up in Pennsylvania and earned a degree in Religious Studies from Penn State University. After graduation, she started working in youth ministry in Northern Virginia. Kara has continued to serve in children and youth ministry roles in Northern Virginia United Methodist Churches. Kara and Darin have a daughter and a pet tortoise named Maddie.

Job responsibilities: Kara oversees student ministries. She works with staff and volunteers to implement a dynamic program to help middle and high school students explore their faith.

First job: Lifeguard

Favorite Bible verse: Romans 5:8

Idea of a perfect day: An open water swim in clear water where you can see marine life, followed by a meal on the beach.

Technical Director of Audiovisual and Information Technology

Dong Xue

Born in China, Dong spent early childhood in a remote mountainous village. The family once lived in a cave house and shared space with piglets and baby chicks at meal times. The village was impoverished and had no elementary school. Dong had no formal elementary education but was taught by middle and high school students who were sent from Beijing to the village for “re-education” while their schools were closed.

Dong later earned an Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from a top university in China. After coming to America, he earned a Master of Computer Engineering (MSCE) from Syracuse University. He loves photography, videography, reading novels, and writing. Dong worked for EDS/Xerox as an IT professional then switched to the TV business. He worked for Fairfax County Government CH16 and the Town of Vienna TVCN. He is a professional cameraman, CG operator, and Live TV director/switcher. His last job before joining Floris was with Encore Global/JW Marriott DC as Technical Lead in Audio/Visual/IT.

Job Responsibilities

As the Technical Director, Dong is responsible for providing guidance to the A/V Ministry and helping to elevate the ministry to its full potential. He will also lead a team of staff and volunteers to ensure that their talents are utilized to fulfill the vision of the church. Dong also serves on the Floris UMC Board of Trustees.

First Job: Dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:26

Idea of a perfect day: Kayaking on the Potomac River from sunrise to sunset.

Something most people don’t know: Dong is also a licensed realtor, a notary public and Fairfax County Election Officer.