About
Our Team
Yena K. Hwang
Senior Pastor
Yena Kathryn Hwang (she/her) is the Senior Pastor at Falls Church Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hwang was born and raised in South Korea before immigrating to the U.S. at age eleven. Her family settled in Maryland and became members of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Beltsville (KPCB). It was there that she felt nurtured and encouraged to explore her calling to ministry, serving first as a Sunday School teacher and later as a youth director.
Currently, Rev. Hwang serves as a faculty member of CREDO, a retreat program for ministers organized by the PC(USA) Board of Pensions. She also coaches with NEXT Church and writes for the “Just Brave Enough” team, where she focuses on amplifying women’s voices and creating resources for worshiping communities.
Pastor Yena is married to her college sweetheart, Rick Choi, and together they have two sons, Justin and Nathan. Yena and Rick enjoy spending time with friends over good food, watching K-dramas, traveling, and relaxing with their fur babies. They are excited about this next chapter with Falls Church Presbyterian Church and look forward to growing alongside the FCPC community in the years ahead.
Megan Klose
Associate Pastor
Megan (she/they) joined the FCPC staff in April 2022. Prior to ministry, Megan had many careers: she managed study fellowships in China, designed infographics for print publications, and was a stay-at-home mother. Since earning her MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2014, Megan has served as chaplain at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center, and as transitional pastor for Christ Presbyterian Church in Fairfax. She serves on National Capital Presbytery’s Healthy Boundaries training team and Response Coordinating Team, and is active in Free Mom Hugs, and Mama Bears. In her free time, Megan enjoys making cards and spending time with her husband, Frank, and their offspring, Xander.
Diane Maloney
Director of Spiritual Growth & Community Engagement
Diane (she/her) joined the FCPC staff in 2018. Her ministry focuses on spiritual growth for children, youth, adults, and families as well as our digital footprint and engagement with the larger community. Diane previously served First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, TN, the Mule Capital of the World. While in Columbia, Diane studied at Memphis Theological Seminary through the Center for Youth Ministry Training earning a Masters of Youth Ministry degree. She loves helping all people (especially children and teenagers) know they are loved more deeply than they could ever understand by God. When she’s not thinking, speaking, or talking about children and youth ministry, she’s probably playing a sport or relaxing with her wife, Paige, their cat PAL (short for President Abraham Lincoln) and their puppy, Kettle Corn.
Dr. Don Armstrong
Director of Music
Don (he/him) became FCPC’s Director of Music in September 2022. With more than 20 years experience as Director of Music for various churches, Don enjoys leading congregations in worshiping God through music. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in voice and conducting, a master’s in music education, and a master’s in educational administration and supervision. He is currently an administrator for a high school in Prince William County. Don has served as a choral director at every level from elementary to university. When not working at school or church, Don is a proud dog dad to Alfie, a 3.5-year-old Shichon; Archie, a 1.5-year-old Bichon-Poo; and Regina, a 1-year-old Morkie-Poo.
Dr. Lisa Bloy
Organist
Lisa (she/her) joined FCPC as our organist in 2014. She is also a vocal coach at George Mason University. Lisa holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Penn State, and Michigan State University and is an active recitalist in the area. She has worked with Shakespeare Opera Theatre where she conducted a production of Romeo and Juliet with Berlioz’s music and Midsummer Night’s Dream with Mendelssohn’s incidental music, and served as assistant conductor for their production of Verdi’s Falstaff and Loudoun Lyric Opera’s production of Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. She resides in Haymarket, Virginia, with her husband, Greg, their children, Dorian and Julia, and their cat, Tibby.
Susan Loyd
Office Administrator
A member of FCPC since 1992, Susan (she/her) joined the FCPC staff in 2011 as administrative assistant. She now serves as office administrator and has learned more about supporting a church from behind the scenes than she ever thought was necessary or possible. She is a proud Hokie, having graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in geophysics. In her spare time, Susan enjoys gardening, reading, researching her family tree, and relearning how to play the piano after a decades-long hiatus.
Gail Robarge
Office Assistant
FCPC member Gail Robarge (she/her) joined the church staff as part-time office assistant in May 2023. Gail was recently installed as a deacon, having previously served with the Class of 2008. She is a founding member of the Welcome Table team and currently serves as the team leader. Gail worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency for many years before retiring in 2022. In her free time, Gail enjoys gardening, traveling, and playing pickleball.
Yolanda Darden
Financial Administrator
Yolanda (she/her) joined the staff in 2024 to serve as FCPC’s financial administrator. She graduated from George Mason University with a degree in accounting. She has 30 years of accounting experience. She and her husband, John, have three young adult children. Yolanda’s hobbies include music, sports, and reading.
David Wilson
Facilities Manager
David Wilson (he/him) (re)joined the FCPC staff in May 2024. David previously served as our facilities manager from 2011 to 2017.
Alexi Hawkins
Media Producer
Alexi Hawkins (any/all) joined the FCPC staff in November 2024 as a media producer. They are a proud alum of Gettysburg College, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and have spent the intervening couple of years volunteering and creating video content using such software as DaVinci Resolve, as well as Open Broadcaster Software. In their free time, Alexi often plays video games and reads academic literature.
Get Connected
There are many ways to get involved in the life and ministry here at Falls Church Presbyterian. Whether you are looking to join a ministry team, serve others through our Welcome Table ministry, sing in the choir or simply find a community to call home, we welcome you and hope that you will find grace, wholeness, and renewal here.