Walter believes deeply in the power of community and collective action — that only together are we strong. A resident of Northwest Wilmington, where he lives with his wife and two children, Walter is passionate about creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to make change. He believes empowered people stand up for their communities and for others in the face of injustice. He holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Strategic Communication from Temple University and a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University, grounding his approach in both empathy and strategy. As an artist, Walter values creativity as a catalyst for developing new solutions to old problems — a bridge between people and perspectives. His professional experience in compliance and organizational leadership has fortified his commitment to integrity and accountability, and he believes deeply in the power of shaping the world through shared purpose. Through Pacem in Terris, Walter hopes to help strengthen the bonds of peace and justice that unite communities and inspire hope for future generations.

Peter grew up in the Bronx during a volatile time, with the unfortunate sobriquet, “The Bronx is Burning.” After enjoying his time at Syracuse University, where he studied political science, he arrived in Wilmington Delaware, and has never left. A career in management in both the public and private sectors has meshed well with his hands-on personality. Peter believes strongly that community requires participation. Volunteering in the local civic and social activities of each neighborhood where he has lived has been second nature. He currently resides a short walk from the Pacem in Terris office on 18th St. He is humbled by the opportunity to continue his community participation by joining the Pacem board.

Shane Cannon was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. Although Shane studied Business at Delaware State University, he soon realized that he wanted to help people in a different way. Shane has been working in the Social Work field for over 15 years. Currently, he develops policy for the food benefit program in the state of Delaware. He has also led many community trainings teaching strategic nonviolence and governance. Shane is also a local historian with a focus on black education. Shane has previously served on the Pacem in Terris Board of Trustees and has been instrumental in helping to promote Arts for Peace.

Renée Leverette currently resides in Wilmington, Delaware.  She is the mother of an amazing 16 year old boy. She is a practicing attorney who received her law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law and her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from University of Delaware.  Renée enjoys spending time with her friends and family, socializing and volunteering with The Junior League of Wilmington, and reading.  Renée has spent some time with Pacem and thoroughly enjoyed the people and the cause and would love to be a part of it. 

Margaret is the Business Manager of the Newark (Delaware) Symphony Orchestra and the Music Director of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was born in Norway, and visits her parents,siblings, and extended family there when she can. Her studies in music and liberal arts led her to 30+ years of music teaching (piano, voice, choirs, general music), having a private music studio for 25 years while raising her children, and she completed her music teaching goals with 10 years of building the piano programs at Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington. While there, she worked with students to develop a humanitarian club (P4) that sponsored education and community sustainability in annual projects both locally and globally; the students raised a few thousand each year. Margaret studied in Norway, Russia, England and the US and loves to travel. Margaret is grateful to be able to earn her living working in Community and the Arts, along with volunteering with others to build a better world.

Thea is a Wilmington native and Youth Program Coordinator for West End Neighborhood House. She is a community organizer, mentor, mother, feminist, advocate for education, youth development, and period equity in Wilmington. Thea is no stranger to grassroots organizing, advocating for projects, policies, and practices that make our communities stronger. She has dedicated her young life to carrying out her family’s strong legacy of service in the City of Wilmington, Delaware. However, her work of advocating for our Brown and Black Girls was birthed out of her struggle with embracing multiple identities due to adultification. In 2020 she founded Girls Like Us (G.L.U), an empowerment group for young women dedicated to the betterment, enrichment, and empowerment of Black Girls. This empowerment program teaches girls between the age of 8-14 everything from safety to interpersonal skills. The goal is to educate and empower girls who come from underserved communities while giving them the tools and confidence they need to advocate for themselves.

I’ve been a Quaker educator for close to 30 years. I worked as a lacrosse coach at Sidwell Friends School and an athletic Director at Wilmington Friends school. I have a Masters in Education with a concentration and counseling. I have a deep rooted past with keeping the peace. My parents were ministers and civil rights activists who were instrumental in the rent  strikes in Chicago and the March in DC. I’ve always thought peace and kindness are what makes the world go around. I would love to be a part of this board so I can continue what my parents taught me…..making this world a better place for the next generation of peacekeepers.

Caity is an educator, communicator, and community organizer committed to creating equitable, joyful pathways for communities to flourish in a changing climate. Across her roles, her work has centered on helping people and communities navigate the intersection of climate, justice, and spiritual resilience. Originally from Indiana, she earned her B.A. in History and Environmental Justice and began her career as an Interpretive Guide with the National Park Service. After several years of helping visitors connect to place and story, she deepened her work by completing an M.S. in Environmental Education at Antioch University New England.

Upon graduation, Caity spent nearly a decade in New Hampshire with Badger, a mission-driven B Corp and family-owned skincare company, where she focused on marketing, storytelling, and values-based engagement. Recognizing the need for deeper spiritual awareness in this new era of climate change, she later pursued graduate study at Yale Divinity School, focusing on environmental theology, strategic communication, community engagement, and the built environment. She concluded her time there by designing and launching YDS’s first-ever Sustainability Program.

Newly married and a new Delaware resident, Caity now calls Wilmington’s Triangle neighborhood home, where she enjoys its vibrant community and nearby trail system. In her free time, she loves letterpress printing, baking sourdough, and visiting her nephew in Philly.

Ryan Grover is the Director of Rockwood Park & Museum and the Administrator of New Castle County’s Public Arts Commission. Before that, he was the Sewell C. Biggs Curator of the Biggs Museum of American Art. He has held several adjunct professor positions with the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and the Delaware College of Art and Design for art history and museum studies and he has served on numerous regional boards including the Delaware Disaster Assistance Team and Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts. He received his BA and MA in art history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.