The Peacemakers consist of four students selected to live in the freshman residence halls and work closely with both Campus Ministry and Residence Life staff.
Grounded in the mission of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the Peacemakers pledge themselves to the highest level of personal integrity, ongoing formation and the spiritual development of the university community. They are committed to living a lifestyle of Christian witness, engaging students from every walk of life, building community and offering themselves as mentors to the freshman class.
The Peacemakers regularly host bonfires, socials and movie nights. Check out our calendar for more details.
The Peacemaker team
Maddie DiSalvatore (Junior) - Menard 228
Hometown: Ashtabula, OH
Major: Psychology | Minor: Theology
Interesting fact: I can write backward with my non-dominant hand!
Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, painting, baking, watching sunsets, having philosophical conversations, and anything that involved peanut butter and chocolate
Favorite aspect of Walsh: How incredibly welcoming everyone is.
Favorite movie: Armageddon
Favorite scripture verse: Romans 8:37
What am I most excited about for this next year?: I am excited to be back and singing with my friends in choir, as well as to build and cultivate new relationships with others!
Audrey Brackenridge (Junior) - Seanor 129
Hometown: Ostrander, OH
Major: Bioengineering (3+3)
Interesting Fact: I’ve ridden on the Zamboni during a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game.
Hobbies/ Interests: Basketball, Frisbee, Drawing, Cooking, Steelers Football
Favorite Aspect of Walsh: Walsh is one big family in which everyone is a part of. Faculty, staff, students, and friends truly care about you as a person and are always willing to lend a hand or offer a smile.
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite Scripture Verse: “Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
Most Excited About: I am most excited about the opportunity to compete for another Ultimate Frisbee championship this year!
Daniel Gil (Senior) - Menard 311
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Major: Exercise Science
Interesting Fact: 1st generation Mexican-American, bilingual, was voted Mr. Walsh in 2018
Hobbies/ Interests: lifting weights, playing soccer and binge-watching random shows. The way to my heart is Dino nuggets and Ranch.
Favorite Aspect of Walsh: Since we are a much smaller campus, it's easier to get to know a majority of the students. I also love going to mass at Walsh and seeing all my classmates there with me.
Favorite Movie: End of Watch
Favorite Scripture Verse: Isaiah 40:30-31: "Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall, they that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagle's wings; they will run and not grow weary, wall and not grow faint."
Most Excited About: I am most excited about meeting the new members of Walsh University. "There are no strangers, only friends we haven't met yet."
Gabriel delGuidice (Junior) - Seanor 308
Hometown: Ashland, OH
Major: Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies
Interesting Fact: I am an EMT and volunteer firefighter in Marlboro, OH
Hobbies/ Interests: I love spending time with family and friends, going shooting, riding horses, playing guitar, and flying planes.
Favorite Aspect of Walsh: The people I have been able to meet at Walsh have been an incredible blessing in my life.
Favorite Movie: 13 Hours
Favorite Scripture Verse: Isaiah 40:30-31: "Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall, they that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagle's wings; they will run and not grow weary, wall and not grow faint."
Most Excited About: Getting back to Walsh in order to serve others and grow in my faith, friendships, and academics.