Divine Nkwelle is the program coordinator for AFSC's New Hampshire Program. From the Southwest Region of Cameroon, Divine holds an MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence from Brandeis University, an MA in Intercultural Conflict Management from Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Buea, Cameroon. His research and practice emphasize inclusive governance, conflict prevention, and human rights–based approaches to sustainable peace. His work bridges peacebuilding practice, research, and advocacy.

Divine previously served as a Peace Fellow with AFSC, where he facilitated the dialogue and exchange program. Prior to joining AFSC, he coordinated the disarmament dialogue initiative at the International Peace Bureau and the civic education and participatory leadership program at the Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa.

Divine will lead our immigrant rights work, including policy advocacy, community organizing, and support for leadership within Black and African immigrant communities.