Leadership

William Peace University is a small, private institution located in downtown Raleigh, NC.

The University’s strategic initiatives and policies are governed by a Board of Trustees, composed of roughly 20 members from different career and cultural backgrounds, and carried out by the Executive Cabinet.

Jennifer Walsh, Ph.D., was officially installed as the 13th President of Peace in June 2026. She previously served as Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Strategy Officer at Hawai‘i Pacific University.

The Executive Cabinet oversees and manages the University’s various department leaders who maintain day-to-day operations.

President Jennifer Walsh

Executive Cabinet

Board of Trustees