Charles Kwuelum is the Mennonite Central Committee U.S. senior peace education and advocacy associate international. He obtained an M.A. in International Affairs & Diplomacy from ABU Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria (2008), and Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding from EMU, Harrisonburg, VA (2014). He also has a bachelor's in philosophy and sacred theology from Pontificia Universita Urbaniana, Rome, Italy. He focuses on U.S. policy and foreign assistance, food security and justice, and global peacebuilding. Additionally, he co-chairs the Nigeria Working Group in Washington, DC, and is a doctoral candidate (ABD) in conflict resolution at George Mason University, Virginia. His work centers around peacebuilding, shifting power dynamics, localization, and decolonization in the peacebuilding and conflict analysis and resolution fields. His research explores how power dynamics impact peace and development approaches, emphasizing the importance of high-functioning partnerships and acknowledging the legacy of colonialism in international development structures and systems. Charles Kwuelums' commitment to peacebuilding and advocacy underscores the critical role of understanding power dynamics and fostering collaborative relationships in achieving positive change in conflict-affected contexts. He is a social entrepreneur who has been actively involved in faith-based peacebuilding and grassroots capacity strengthening in the predominantly Muslim North of Nigeria for many years.