Does it take the whole village? Rev. Dr. Nichelle Nelson, M.Div, MSW

Dr. Nichelle Nelson is a native of Delaware. She holds a degree in Psychology and dual master’s
degrees in Social Work and Divinity from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Theological
Seminary concentrating in Community Organizing/Social Administration and Urban Ministry, as
well as, a Doctorate of Ministry from Drew University concentrating on preaching and church
transformation. Currently, Dr. Nelson is the Chief Programming Officer with the Fund for
Advancement of Minorities Through Education (FAME). She directs her efforts toward closing the
education gap in the Pittsburgh community. In addition, Dr. Nelson fulfills her calling through
preaching, teaching and community service. She is a licensed and ordained minister at Mount
Ararat Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis.