Anica Allen serves as Senior Warden of the Vestry. Anica has attended Saint George's Episcopal Church since November 2017. She is a member of the Zoom Guild, an occasional Acolyte, and part of the 7:30 family. Anica is also a software engineer who gardens, lifts weights, and cyclist (who sometimes bikes to church).
Vestry Term: January 2022-2025
Erika Gilmore returns to the Vestry after small hiatus. A member of St. George's since 2000, Erika has served in various capacities such as Finishing The Dream construction renovation committee, annual convention delegate, and choir member. In addition, Erika represents St. George's in the Diocese as member of the Standing Committee, the Resolutions Committee, and past member of the Campus Ministry Advisory Group. Erika is a seasoned construction and project manager by day, and strives to create a one day flourishing home garden by night.
Vestry Term: January 2022-2025
Juanita Williams is a 36-year dedicated member of St. George’s. Her ministry includes Vestry member, the President of the DOK, past president of ECW, a choir member, Co-Chair of the Stewardship Committee, Lector scheduler, and outreach to the sick and shut-in. Juanita’s love for St. George’s and the Lord allows her to serve, chair, and participate in many of the events held at St. George’s and she does it with a smile.
Vestry Term: January 2022-2025
Lula Cox Raye, Born in Washington, DC on October 24, 1942, Lula Cox Raye, is a graduate of Cardozo Senior High School. A dedicated public servant, Lula invested fifteen years of her career at Dunbar Senior High as it's registrar followed by twenty-seven years as an executive assistant in the executive offices of the DC Superior Courts. A member of St. George's Episcopal Church, DC, Lula enjoys miles-long daily walks, meditating, painting, museum lectures, tours and photography. With a personal collection of over 100 scarves from around the globe, Lula has embarked on an ambitious task of cataloguing her pieces through a combination of water colors and photography.
Vestry Term: January 2021-2024
Margaret has been a member of St. George’s for over 29 years. Born in Sanford, Florida, Margaret is the oldest of 10 children. She completed her high school education in Cape Cod, MA and relocated to DC for college. Margaret spent her career as a Jeweler holding credentials as a Master Goldsmith. Upon retirement, Margaret received her Master Gardner certification. She practices her new trade at the Anacostia Smithsonian Museum and in keeping St. George’s lawn and gardens beautiful.
Vestry Term: January 2022-2025
Dr. William Byrd...
Vestry Term: January 2023-2026
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Cheyenne was raised in the Episcopal Church. Her grandparents and parents attended Grace Episcopal Church where she was baptized and an active member of various youth ministries. She began attending St. George's in 2017. She has served as the treasurer for the ECW and on the 2020 Transition Team. In her professional life Cheyenne is the Strategic Partnerships Manager for the Education Partner Program at HubSpot. Her academic highlights a Critical Language Scholarship to Indonesia and a Fulbright Fellowship English Teaching Assistant to Malaysia. She has a Master of International Peace & Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service and a Bachelor of International Studies from Spelman College.
James (Jim) Williams has served as the Treasurer at St. George’s Episcopal Church since 2010. Jim gives his time and talents on the Stewardship and Finance Committees as well. He has a demonstrated heart for service to the Lord and to his St. George’s family. Jim embodies what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his beautiful wife Juanita and his family, going to the gym, and reading God’s word.