Doug Miller - Director of Youth Ministry
dmiller@lewinsville.org

Doug is a 2010 graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministry and a minor in Athletic Coaching. During his senior year, he was asked to serve as Discipleship Coordinator for the Campus Ministries team. Summers of 2007 and 2008 found him coaching Bucknell University High School and Elite Soccer camps. In the summer of 2009, Doug served as a Youth Ministry Intern at First Presbyterian Church of Lewisburg, PA. During his Lewisburg High School years, Doug’s interests included soccer, track, and band (marching, jazz, and concert).

Two Truths and a Lie:
I have never owned a pet.
I used to be a cheerleader in high school.
As a college graduation present, my mom bought me a car.

Linda Bender - Youth Advisor

Linda is a native Northern Virginian and a life-long member of Lewinsville. She is ordained as a Presbyterian elder and has served on the Session at Lewinsville several times, as well as on numerous committees and task forces. She currently sings in the choir and chairs the Youth Council and the Summer/Winter Mission Project Planning Committee. Linda works for Marriott International as the Director of Administration for the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews in her spare time. She also loves watching the Redskins and the Yankees play.

Two Truths and Lie:
I officiated at a wedding for one of my best friends.
I have been on all 21 Summer Mission Projects.
I was a competitive bodybuilder.

Abbey Conley - Youth Advisor

Abbey grew up in McLean and attended Langley High School. Her family has attended Lewinsville since she was 3 years old. Abbey graduated from the University of Delaware in 2004, then earned her master's degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Abbey currently works at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia. She is married to fellow advisor Scott Conley and they are expecting their first child in December. Abbey has been on 12 Summer Mission Project trips and is on the planning committee. She was a member of the youth group growing up and is excited to be involved again.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I played on the soccer team in high school
Scott and I met at a semi-formal in college
My favorite meal is cereal

Scott Conley - Youth Advisor

Scott was born in Toledo, OH and went to high school in Marietta, GA. From there, he attended the University of Delaware and played on the football team that won the National Championship in 2003. At Delaware, he met Abbey and they got married in 2008. Scott runs a financial planning practice with Ameriprise Financial in Leesburg, VA. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out and volunteering with Friends of Homeless Animals. Scott has been on 3 Summer Mission Project trips and is on the planning committee. He and his wife Abbey are expecting their first child in December.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I threw a no hitter in high school
I've been to Europe 4 times
The first 2 cars I owned were purple

Siobhan Grayson - Youth Advisor

Siobhan was born in Beaufort South Carolina and moved to Northern Virginia when she was 12. Siobhan graduated from Oakton High School and attended South Carolina State University later receiving her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She returned to Virginia and works as a youth outreach coordinator in Arlington County Department of Human Resources. Siobhan was introduced to Lewinsville through flag football teammate, Lindsay Trout, and took her first mission trip in 1999. In 2002, Siobhan joined the Lewinsville family, ordained as an elder in 2005, is an usher, a member of the SMP planning committee has served as a youth advisor for 8 years and was one of the original members of the praise band.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I played on an International Flag Football Championship team
I have 2 younger brothers and two older sisters
I have run two half marathons

Nate Jones - Youth Advisor

Nate is Northern Virginia born and raised . He has been attending Lewinsville for as long as he can remember and has great memories of being a youth in the fellowship program. Nate is a Madison HS alumni and graduated from the honors program at St. Andrews Presbyterian College in North Carolina with a Communications and Theater Arts degree. Since college, Nate has worked with several non-profits, and is currently working at Caffe Amouri in Vienna. He volunteers at the Fairfax Public Access channel, and performs with the the Improper Imps of Improv at the Soundry in Vienna. Nate is a veteran of many summer and winter LPC mission trips and looks forward to many more in the future.

Two Truths and a Lie:
Nate spent time in both Vietnam and India
Nate earned a Brown Belt in Aikido
Nate took part in the filming of an episode of The Daily Show

Alex Scopeletis - Youth Advisor

Alex is a native of the Washington, DC area. She graduated from Langley High School, American University (BA in Communications), and Marymount University (M.Ed. in Secondary Education). She and her family have been attending Lewinsville since they moved to McLean the late 1980s. Alex is a member of Circle 1 and is currently attempting to read the entire Bible by the end of the year. During the week, she is a substitute teacher for Fairfax County, in addition to teaching and directing children's theatre and volunteering with the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Alex and her husband currently live in Vienna with their two furry children--a coonhound mix named Smokey and an Australian shepherd mix named Blue.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I'm an avid biker
My husband and I are both only children
I take an exercise class at 6am, four mornings a week

Doug Smith - Youth Advisor

Doug was born and raised in Milford, DE and was introduced to Lewinsville in 1998 following graduation from JMU by his college roommate, Steven Trout. Doug has attended 10 Summer Mission Project trips, is a member of the Summer Mission Project planning committee, and has served as a Youth Fellowship Advisor for the past 7 years. His free time is spent playing soccer and softball in leagues across DC and Arlington. He also loves to travel. Doug now lives in Arlington and serves as Technical Director at AKQA, a digital advertising agency in Washington, DC.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I was once on SportsCenter.
My first pet was a turtle named Godzilla.
I'm a member of the Polar Bear Club.

Mark Williams - Youth Advisor

Mark is a 2007 graduate of the University of Montana where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Mark has been attending Lewinsville sense he was a child and spent many a fun sunday night in the youth center growing up. Mark lives in Washington DC, is a part time Masters student at American University and works full time as a DJ in DC. He likes to spend his free time coaching and playing soccer.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I have been a DJ since I graduated High School.
I went to college in Montana.
My girlfriend is the niece of the ex-Men’s USA Soccer coach Bob Bradley.

My name is Teddy (Ted) B. and I am in 8th grade at Thoreau Middle School. I like playing baseball, basketball, and tennis. My newest hobby is road biking which I am on a youth biking team that I have come to really like, and I get to compete in races. One reason I can't wait for high school is so I can be on the Madison biking team.

Two Truths and a Lie:
My favorite food is Sushi.
I like playing soccer for fun.
My road bike is a Fuji.

Grace B., the only girl of three children in her family, is a Junior at the Potomac School in McLean and was confirmed here at Lewinsville back when she was a Freshman. During Grace's time at Potomac, She has participated on the cross country, swim, and softball teams. In her down time, Grace loves to sing and play her clarinet for her high school band.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I lived in Atlanta for 10 years.
I saw Will Smith filming I am Legend in NYC.
I got lost in a zoo for 2 hours when I was 7.

Will C. A senior at South Lakes High School, Will plays trumpet in his school's band, and is now the Drum Major for the Marching Seahawks. Will has also participated in martial arts for the last 11 years, and has been a member of the high school's swim team since freshman year. In his free time, Will loves to play basketball and toss the frisbee, and tries to speak Spanish whenever he gets the chance. Will is also a rabid Packers fan… Go Pack Go!

Two truths and a Lie:
I turned lucky #13 years old on 7/7/07
My middle name is Boyd
I have a pet iguana named Claymaker

Maia F. is a Junior Highlander at McLean High School. She has an older sister and a younger brother and loves the occasional road run and enjoys playing her viola. During her time at McLean, Maia participates in Chamber Orchestra, is a member of the Crew team and class council and also loves coming to Youth Fellowship.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee
I play both the violin and viola
I'm trilingual

Stephen H. - I am a 10th grader at Liberty High School in Bealton, VA. I am a member of the JROTC and participate in the drill and exhibition teams through it. I also enjoy ATVing and video games and am a member of the Lewinsville Praise Band.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I live in McLean
My favorite food is chicken parmesan
I dream of becoming an officer of the US Army

LeeLee J. - Leelee attends Luther Jackson Middle School as an 8th grader and is an elite swimmer with the Potomac Marlins (year round) and the Annandale Red Tide in the summer. Besides going to youth and choir at Lewinsville, Leelee also enjoys acting in musical performances. Leelee loves coming to youth group as a part of all the fun stuff that happens here such as 30 Hour Famine and being with her friends who are supportive and care about her.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I have webbed toes
I have met Daniel Radcliffe aka Harry potter
My favorite holiday is Christmas

Ian M.: As a Junior at Thomas Jefferson Technology School (T.J.), Ian plays on the Basketball and Baseball teams and is a member of the school orchestra. Ian enjoys playing his guitar (especially with the Paid In Full Youth Praise Band), watching "Modern Family" on tv and generally tearing it up! He is the oldest of two children.

Two Truths and a Lie:
I have never been overseas
I got stitches once and it was for my face
I began taking piano lessens when I was 4