Rev. Nancy Mikoski
Pastor
609-737-1221, ext. 3
Rev. Nancy Mikoski became the Pastor and Head of Staff of our church in 2008. She is a graduate of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Nancy has served congregations in Michigan, Georgia, and New Jersey. She and her husband Gordon have three adult children.
Ellen White
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry
609-737-1221, ext. 4
Ellen White (she/her) is our Part-time Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry. She grew up in this church, graduated from the University of Mary Washington, and enjoyed her time working at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington DC. In 2021, Ellen graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary, where she worked at The Farminary and earned a Certificate in Theology, Ecology, and Faith Formation. Ellen is a candidate for ordination in the PC(USA).
Phil McMillan
Director of Music Ministries
609-737-1221 ext. 1
Phil McMillan joined the music staff of our church in 2018, serving as Director of Youth Ministry Music. In 2021 his role expanded to Director of Music Ministry, and he now works with the children, youth, and adults of our church. Phil holds degrees in Violin Performance, Music Composition and has a Masters Degree in Music Therapy. “My faith is one of the central driving forces of my life and I strive to live it out in whatever I do, at church or otherwise. I am excited for the chance to continue bringing energizing and edifying music experiences to Pennington Presbyterian.”
Peyton Dixon
Communications and Office Administrator
609-737-1221, ext. 1
Peyton Dixon joined the PPC staff in May 2022. He comes to us with a lifetime of church involvement as a United Methodist. He grew up as a pastor’s son and is married to a Presbyterian clergywoman. Peyton held a position in Arts, Advertising, and Administration at a United Methodist church in Wilmington, DE. During the pandemic, he created and edited worship videos for Kingston Presbyterian Church. His professional experience also includes work with websites, social media posts, and marketing materials. Peyton is also a performer. He researches, writes, and performs keynote speeches and performances as historic characters including John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt.
Pam Paluzzi
Finance Administrator
609-737-1221, ext. 5
Pam has lived in the area for many years. She is a full charge bookkeeper, working for two other local organizations. One of her loves is working with horses and teaching riding lessons. Pam is married and the mother of a son, who is a neuro-surgeon in Florida, and a daughter, who teaches in the Robbinsville School District. She works for the church on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Patrick Lenihan
Organ/Piano
Patrick Lenihan is a graduate of James Madison University and Ithaca College, with degrees in music education and concentrations in organ. He is currently the Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts for Princeton Public Schools. He has played the organ in churches for over 30 years and is thrilled to join the Pennington Presbyterian music ministry team.
Laura McMillan
Bell Choir Director
609-737-1221, ext. 1
Laura is a long-standing member of Pennington Presbyterian Church and has been active in its musical mission for over 45 years. She currently serves as Director of the Handbell Choir and sings in the Adult Choir. In the past, she has directed the Teen and Cherub choirs in addition to providing music support to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in our Church School program.
Hope Anderson
Director of Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School
609-737-1221, ext. 2
Hope has been on the staff of Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School since 1988, becoming director in July 2006. Hope has a BA in English Literature from Rutgers College and earned her teaching certificate through Rider University’s Graduate Teacher Certification program. She resides in Hopewell Township, mother of two grown children and grandmother of three. Hope is active in Living Waters for the World through our church, partnering with congregations in the Yucatan Peninsula to install small community-based water purification systems and educate children and adults on the healthy benefits of drinking non-contaminated water.
Emma Livingston
Seminary Intern
609-737-1221, ext. 1
Emma is our 2024-25 Seminary Intern and is a second-year MDIV/MACEF student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Emma is pursuing ordination in the PCUSA church and ultimately hopes to serve children and families through congregational ministry. Prior to beginning seminary, Emma served as a Youth Worker in Dublin, Ireland, where she discovered a love for Celtic spirituality. In her free time, Emma enjoys going on walks, watercolor painting, and spending time with her partner, David, and two cats, Winston and Emmy!
Mary Lazar
Field Ed. Intern
609-737-1221, ext. 1
Mary Lazar is originally from North-Eastern Pennsylvania, near Jim Thorpe. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a bachelor’s in chemistry in 2021, and worked as the Quality Control Supervisor of a lab specializing in artificial flavors for 2.5 years before going back to school to become a pastor. Currently, she is a second-year at Princeton Theological Seminary pursuing a Master of Divinity. She is particularly interested in pastoral ministry with experience with small to medium congregations. Her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her dog, Hope, who just turned 2.