The Rev. Dr. Sean Wallace, Rector
The Rev. Dr. Sean Wallace is honored to join the St. George’s Church family as the 21st Rector, having previously served St. John’s Park Slope as Interim Priest-in Charge, St. Mary’s Carle Place as Priest-in-Charge, 2020–2022, and St. Paul’s Brooklyn as Interim Priest-in-Charge, 2017–2020. Before coming the Diocese of Long Island, Fr. Wallace was Curate at The Church of the Resurrection and Chantry Priest at St. Thomas Fifth Ave., from 2009 through 2017, in the Diocese of New York. He holds M.Div. and STM degrees from the General Theological Seminary. Before ordination he enjoyed a 20-year career as a professional musician, most recently serving as Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Studies at the University of New Orleans from 2000 to 2006. His degrees in music include a Doctorate in Choral Conducting and Masters of Musicology from Michigan State University and a Masters of Conducting from the Eastman School of Music. His current area of research is the history of the Episcopal hymnal, and he has presented several papers on the subject at professional conferences. Fr. Wallace also maintains a voice studio teaching seminarians and clergy to sing the liturgies of the church.
St. George’s Staff
Music Minister: Brenda Clark
Dr. Brenda Clark hails from New York City and earned dual degrees in psychology and music from Barnard College, Columbia University, and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. During her time at the Manhattan School of Music’s pre-college
division, she showcased her talent with full-length performances on WNYC’s Young American Artists radio program. Sought after as a piano and organ accompanist, she is a Colleague of the American Guild of Organists and has previously served as secretary for the New York City Chapter of the AGO. Currently, she holds the position of registrar for the Suffolk AGO Chapter. Dr. Clark is thrilled to contribute her musical expertise as the Minister of Music and Organist at Historic St. George’s Episcopal Church in Hempstead, while also continuing her role as a district administrator in a Long Island school system.
Parish Administrator: Barbara Dillon
Barbara Dillon is a creative professional with extensive experience in graphic design, communications, and operations. She has worked across industries, from hospitality to technology, helping organizations strengthen their visual identity and enhance community engagement. Her career includes the US rollout of a UK based tech start up, developing training programs for international teams, and producing marketing and design materials that tell stories with clarity, creativity and heart.
With a background in both marketing and operations, Barbara brings a thoughtful, people centered approach to every project. She holds dual Master’s degrees in Communications and Human Relations. Outside of work, she’s an avid traveler and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, always inspired by new perspectives and the beauty of shared experiences.
Sexton: Vernol Cox
St. George’s Vestry
Michael Amadi–Warden
Baptized and confirmed in the Anglican tradition, he has been a dedicated member of St. George’s Church for 28 years. He has served eight terms on the vestry and chaired the Buildings & Grounds Committee, where he secured grants for the steeple restoration, oversaw the exterior painting of the church, and established the Building Fund. His leadership extends beyond the parish as Committee Chair for Cub Scout Pack 300 and Chapter Director of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. He also serves faithfully in the Ushers Ministry. An engineer by training, he lives in Valley Stream with his wife, Deborah, and their daughter, Genet.
Paulette Lalljee–Clerke
Paulette has been a St. George’s member for more than 35 years. She has taught Sunday School, was a member of the ECW & the Guild of the Christ Child, and is currently a member of the Altar Guild. She has served as vestry member and warden. She is a lay Eucharistic Minister and a Lector. Paulette was the Parish Administrator for two years.
Malissa Angus –
Malissa Y. Saul Angus migrated from the South American country of Guyana at an early age. Before arriving to the US, her family’s church was St. Alban’s Anglican Church. There she attended with her grandmother weekly. She arrived in the United States and landed in East Flatbush at the tender age of nine. It was there Mrs. Angus
continued to embrace her Caribbean culture and her love of the church by joining Girl Scouts at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Malissa Angus went on to earn her Master’s of Science at Hunter College, majoring in Childhood Education. She is now a New York City educator for over twenty years in Brooklyn.
Donald Franklin – Warden
As a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church for over 20 years and residing in my home for over 30 years, it has been an honor and privilege to serve my community and St. George’s in many ways. In my family, we remain grateful for our blessings and we continue to increase our faith and to serve the Lord. I have served on many ministries in St. George’s, namely the Choir, Food Pantry, Hospitality, Vestry, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the Education Committee. I am a current Vestry member. We are dedicated to working diligently with Father Wallace to improve and maintain our church properties, be financially responsible and most of all, to foster a safe, inclusive environment to grow in faith and worship. I look forward to continue my service as a Vestry member with God’s help.
Ivelaw Griffith
Ivelaw is Senior Associate with the Washington, DC-based think tank The Center for Strategic and International Studies and a Fellow with the Caribbean Policy Consortium and with Global Americans. He originated the concept Geonarcotics in the early 1990s as a way to study the complex relationship involving drugs, geography, power, and politics, outlining it first in International Journal, Canada’s leading international affairs scholarly magazine. He has published widely on Caribbean national security, drugs, and crime issues, including eleven books, most recently Challenged Sovereignty, Sylvie’s Love and Loss, and Oil and Climate Change in Guyana’s Wet Neighborhood. His more than 60 academic and policy articles have appeared in numerous prestigious publications, and he has been featured in several podcasts. Recipient of the Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education, named in honor of former U.S. Defense Secretary Dr. William J. Perry, and the Cacique Crown of Honor, Guyana’s third highest national honor, Professor Griffith has served in several academic leadership roles, including as Vice Chancellor (president) of the University of Guyana, President of Fort Valley State University in Georgia, Provost of Radford University in Virginia and of York College/The City University of New York, and as a Dean at Florida International University. Also, he has testified before the U.S. Congress and served as a consultant to several international organization. A past president of the Caribbean Studies Association, Dr. Griffith also has been a
visiting scholar at military institutes in Canada, Germany, and the United States. A member of The Rotary Club of Freeport/Merrick, Ivelaw has been a member of St. George’s for eighteen years and served earlier on the Vestry and as Chair of the Ambassadors Committee that he had initiated. Ivelaw is blessed to have had Francille as a loving partner for just over four decades. They have two adult children and one granddaughter.
Lisa Hunte
As a woman that was raised in St. George’s Episcopal Church from birth to present day, I was Baptized, received my First Communion, and Confirmed within these church walls. In later years, I was then “presented as an official member of society” and crowned Queen of the St. George’s Cotillion Ball, which was to foster community, support charity, and appreciate the maturation of teenagers into young adults. When I was a teenager, I was a part of the Georgians Youth Group serving as the Treasurer. After graduating from college, I returned and joined the mentoring program done with the Leadership Training Institute mentoring youth in Group Homes. Being a part of this church program led me to also do additional mentoring with the Institute in a separate program where I continually mentored one young girl through her teenage years. Within the church, I then served on the Green Committee and as Treasurer on the Board for the Dejah Joyner Youth Center. I have been a committed member of St. George’s Church my whole life, so the well-being and growth of this church is my first priority and main reason for becoming a vestry member. I consider this church my home and the members my second family. My financial and non-profit/community service background will aid my abilities to add substantial input and perspectives to diverse needs of the church.
Janice Lindo
Janice Lindo has been a resident of Nassau County for over 45 years. She graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and has worked in the mortgage industry for more than 25 years. Janice attended Sunday school at St. George’s Church in the early 1980s and during that time, was a member of the youth group, the Georgians. She was confirmed at St. George’s Church in 1985. Janice was married at St. George’s Church in 1991. She and her husband have raised their children in the church and continue to be active members throughout the years. She is currently the President of the Episcopal Church Women and the Secretary of the Guild of the Christ Child. She has also served in various other positions as a member of the Guild of the Christ Child including Vice President for some years and President for 8 years. She is a member of the Altar Guild and a Lector since 2005. She was elected to the vestry in 2023.
Yvon St. Marc
My name is Yvon St Marc. I am a Criminology graduate,
Classical band leader, and psychiatric social worker. I have
Served our parish faithfully through music ministry and
community outreach, and I am deeply committed to the
spiritual and social growth of our church. With experience
in Public Safety, Mental Health, and leadership, I bring
both compassion and practical skills to serve effectively on
the vestry Guided by my faith in God and a love for
service, I am honored to offer myself as a candidate to help lead our church with integrity, vision, and care.
Chinyere Thornhill
As a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church, my family, and I
have enjoyed and participated in a variety of church events and
activities. My name is Chinyere Croft-Thornhill. My husband, Brian, and our daughter, Chinaza, have made St. George’s our church home for the past ten years. I have volunteered at the church pantry and engaged in many related events such as the Thanksgiving Feast for the Community. Currently, I sit on the scholarship committee, and I have been a parent volunteer member of Girl Scout Troop 300 for several years. I have spent many wonderful and productive years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. As a special educator, working with children on the Autistic Spectrum has given me great purpose. It’s always a blessing to donate, especially my time. Volunteering for activities and events in my Uniondale community, school, and PTA has also given me a sense of pride, not only as a person but as a parent. Service to and for others has always been fulfilling to me. I hope, if given the opportunity to serve on the vestry, I would learn more about the church, listen diligently, and work well with others.