Church Staff
Vicar Kim Hassan has joined us in the fall of 2008 to serve her one-year internship at Reformation as part of her studies at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA. Originally from Iowa, she will be heading to Germany after her internship to join her husband. Vicar Kim can be reached by email, or by phone
at (202)543-4200
Paul Leavitt is Reformation's Director of Music and the Arts. He is a renowned pianist and composer of sacred and classical music. He is leading the Reformation Choir, accompanies Sunday worship, and performs concerts throughout the year, often with national and international guest musicians. Paul can be reached by email, or by phone at (202)543-4200.
Ragnar Thoresen is the Property Manager. Before coming to Reformation, he has worked as a general contractor on Capitol Hill, and is familiar with the challenges of maintaining and renovating historic buildings. He and his family have been members of Reformation for many years. Ragnar can be reached by email, or by phone at (202)543-4200.
Diane Liesman is the Parish Administrator. In her previous career, Diane has been the chief of staff for a member of the House of Representatives. She has been a long-time member at Reformation, and has served on numerous committees and working groups. Diane can be reached by email, or by phone at (202)543-4200.
Anne Sanyi is the Youth and Family Coordinater. She works part-time, but with full schedule, to organize programs and facilitate events for our kids (and their parents.) Anne can be reached by email, or by phone at (202)543-4200.
Chester Hart is our Sexton. He is in charge of everything from facilities use to making sure coffee is ready in the Parish Hall whenever needed. Chester is also the Coordinator for the AMEN and ex-offender programs at Southeast Ministry. Chester can be reached by email, or by phone at (202)543-4200.
