About

RECONNECT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Cliff Divine, dedicated to physically reconnecting as many people as possible across all borders through Laughter, Oneness, and Love. At the heart of this mission is Reconnectivism, a philosophy designed to spark a powerful, transformational ascension that reconnects individuals with themselves, with one another, and with the source of life itself.

The movement began in 2016 as CONNECT, a grassroots cal of Human Connectivity for Peace and Unity launched in the wake of the Paris terror attacks at the Bataclan. Co-founded by Cliff Divine and Manuel Frederick, CONNECT mobilized tens of thousands across Europe, numerous countries, and all 50 U.S. states, building bridges through schools, universities, churches, and communities. One of the earliest and most influential champions was Oscar-honored filmmaker and activist Euzhan Palcy, who accepted the role of “Godmother” of CONNECT from its very inception. Her voice and presence lent international weight, and together with Cliff she appeared at the United Nations, on KTLA Live, and inspired countless others to join the call for Human Connectivity. In her 2022 Oscar acceptance speech, Palcy publicly honored Cliff Divine and the CONNECT movement for their courage in spreading peace and activism through filmmaking across all 50 states.

Despite limited resources, CONNECT appeared on 33 major news outlets, including NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, and KTLA, and earned support from leaders, celebrities and civil rights icons across society. But by 2024, as the world shifted, so too did the movement. Cliff Divine answered a renewed call: to evolve CONNECT into RECONNECT, grounded in deeper intention, broader reach, and a global LOVE vision.

The urgency of this evolution was sharpened by the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2022), when isolation and disconnection gripped the world. Cliff’s uncle, Gérard Gesina, who had once taught him drums and storytelling, passed away from COVID, anchoring Cliff’s resolve to carry forward their shared legacy. At the same time, his meditation teacher, Sibongile West, a beloved Transcendental Meditation guide with over 40 years of experience, would end their meditation sessions with the words: “Love and Laughter, that is what the world needs most.” Her passing in 2022 became a final reminder to embody that truth.

During the original 50-state journey, Cliff not only spread peace, he also found true love. In Chicago, through a chain of serendipitous encounters, he met Megan Divine, whose laughter, depth, and vision instantly felt like destiny. What began as a chance meeting turned into an epic love story that proved the philosophy of human reconnection in the most personal and divine way. Cliff and Megan married in Malibu in 2019, and today, after six years of marriage, they embody RECONNECT’s core belief that the greatest proof of love is to live it. What better foundation for a global love movement than a couple rooted in true love?

Megan Divine now serves as Director of Wellness & Innovation at RECONNECT, bringing a decade of experience as an educator in Chicago’s South Side and in the communities of Compton and Watts, Los Angeles. She pioneered Social Emotional Learning and mindfulness initiatives in schools, and today, as a certified Human Design practitioner and life coach, she shapes RECONNECT’s global programs with compassion and creativity, proving every day that true leadership is rooted in love.

For 10 years of friendship, familyship, and collaboration, Euzhan Palcy and Cliff Divine have stood side by side, from CONNECT to RECONNECT, working to make the world more united and loving. Palcy has since become an Ambassador and Board Member of RECONNECT, continuing to amplify Cliff’s vision of Laughter, Oneness, and Love as a global healing force. Her continuity ensures that the spirit which gave birth to CONNECT remains alive and evolving in RECONNECT today. Cliff Divine is currently showrunning the docuseries Mm-Hmm! 50 States of Violence to Peace, executive-produced by Euzhan Palcy. The series chronicles his 50-state peace tour and the origins of what later became the Reconnect Movement. Through archival news footage and firsthand storytelling, it documents a journey that united communities across the United States through human connection and laid the foundation for Reconnect’s global message of Laughter, Oneness, and Love.

Supporting this vision is a creative family of artists and innovators who bring RECONNECT’s philosophy to life:

  • Franck Rapp – Music Director: Award-winning composer and sound designer, Franck created the CONNECT and RECONNECT anthems and now works with Cliff on the upcoming Reconnect Album. Their collaboration, often compared to Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, embodies a deep creative brotherhood.

  • Irina De Assunçao – Design Director: A visionary graphic designer, Irina first connected with Cliff Divine after she competed against thousands of designers and won first prize for creating the original CONNECT logo. That emblem became a powerful symbol of Peace & Unity across the United States and worldwide. Today, she has also crafted the futuristic RECONNECT emblem, ensuring the movement remains instantly recognizable as a symbol of love, unity, and strength.

  • Sofiia Filippova – Film Editor: The newest member of the RECONNECT creative family, Sofiia has already made her mark by editing and shaping the video treatments for the 33 original CONNECT news clips. A passionate storyteller, she brings heart and precision to every frame, and she is eager to use her editing skills to help make the world a better, more connected place through RECONNECT.

Together, this team, Cliff and Megan Divine, Euzhan Palcy, Franck Rapp, Irina De Assunçao, and Sofiia Filippova, forms a movement of family, art, and love. Each brings their unique gifts, yet all share the same calling: to heal humanity, expand unity to all seven continents, and uplift the world one palm-to-palm reconnection at a time.

Main Reconnectors

  • Cliff Divine

    FOUNDER/CEO

  • Megan Divine

    WELLNESS & INNOVATION DIRECTOR

  • Euzhan Palcy

    AMBASSADOR & BOARD MEMBER

  • Franck Rapp

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • Irina De Assunçao

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Sofiia Filippova

    FILM EDITOR

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CLIFF DIVINE
FOUNDER/CEO

Cliff Divine is a multi-dimensional artist, filmmaker, and activist dedicated to fostering global unity through the principles of Laughter, Oneness, and Love (LOL). As the founder and visionary leader of the Reconnect Movement, Cliff channels his diverse talents as an actor, comedian, writer, director, editor, producer, singer, dancer, and musician into a mission that promotes compassion, healing, and human connectivity across cultures and continents.

Cliff’s journey is defined by creativity, resilience, and a commitment to social justice. His early experiences overcoming racial discrimination, cultural divides, and personal hardship ignited a lifelong mission to inspire unity and collective consciousness. With a deep understanding of storytelling and performance, Cliff captivates audiences through transformative characters, narratives, and live performances, using his artistry as a bridge to connect people from all walks of life.

He first gained international recognition as the co-founder of the Connect Movement, which united people worldwide with a simple, powerful gesture and sound for unity. This laid the foundation for Reconnect, an evolved platform that channels Cliff's vision of a world bound by love, empathy, and shared humanity. His skills as a filmmaker, including writing, directing, editing, and producing, allow him to craft immersive narratives that inspire and uplift, spreading Reconnect’s core message far and worldwide.

In addition to his work in film, Cliff is a dynamic performer, showcasing his talents in comedy, music, and dance. His ability to blend humor with social commentary resonates deeply with audiences, while his dedication to disciplines like singing and dance (including modern, jazz, African, ballet, electro and hip-hop) reflects his passion for artistic expression in all forms.

Through Reconnect, Cliff embodies the values of unity, resilience, and transformation, encouraging people to heal, uplift, and reconnect with themselves and each other. His leadership is marked by creativity, innovation, and a relentless belief in the power of human connection to create a more compassionate and harmonious world.

For Cliff, RECONNECT is more than just a name, a movement or a cause, it is an essential expression of who he is and a profound part of his soul mission on Earth. It invites everyone to join in, spread love, and build a lasting legacy of oneness.

MEGAN DIVINE
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS & INNOVATION

Megan Divine decade-long experience teaching English Language Arts in underprivileged communities, including five years in Englewood, Chicago, and five years in Watts & Compton, Los Angeles, reflects her commitment to fostering unity, love and understanding among diverse groups.

As an educator, Megan passionately advocated for and implemented programs to increase Social-Emotional intelligence and awareness in schools. She earned a certification in Social Emotional Learning through Mindful Practices in Chicago, reflecting her commitment to creating emotionally aware learning environments. A lifelong learner, Megan consistently sought new methodologies for personal and professional growth.

Her journey took a transformative turn when she discovered Human Design. Experimenting with this system led her to a major career shift, guiding her to reconnect with passions she had since childhood, such as voice acting and singing, pursuits she had once been conditioned to dismiss. Through this process, she noticed profound improvements in her compassion, communication, and overall mental and emotional well-being. Inspired by these changes, Megan felt compelled to share Human Design with others, particularly those grappling with significant life decisions and hardships. She is enthusiastic about helping people unlock their fullest potential and reconnect with their highest selves, especially within the educational sphere.

Currently, Megan is writing a book titled Human Design for the Not-So-Calm Classroom, which aims to help school leaders, teachers, and students integrate Human Design into their daily lives and classrooms.

Megan’s primary mission is to guide individuals toward understanding their true selves and unique functioning systems. By providing concrete action steps for de-conditioning from societal expectations, she empowers people to live authentically. This deeper self-awareness fosters genuine connections with others, promoting harmony in personal and professional relationships.

No matter the size of the challenge, Megan is dedicated to helping people get unstuck, harness their specific gifts, make aligned decisions, and create greater harmony in their lives, and for the world at large.

Megan's role as Director of Wellness and Innovation, combined with her extensive background in education and personal development, positions her as a key contributor to the movement's strength and mission.

EUZHAN PALCY
AMBASSADOR & BOARD MEMBER

Oscar-honored filmmaker and trailblazing activist, Euzhan Palcy has forever changed the landscape of cinema and social justice. Born in Martinique in the French West Indies, she made history with her first feature film Sugar Cane Alley (1983), which won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the César Award for Best First Work, the first César ever awarded to a Black filmmaker and to a woman director.

Her next landmark work, A Dry White Season (1989), confronted apartheid South Africa at the height of its brutality. Palcy became the first Black woman to direct a film for a major Hollywood studio, guiding Marlon Brando to his final Academy Award nomination. She went on to direct the beloved musical fairytale Siméon, among other acclaimed works. Recognized personally by Nelson Mandela for her courage and artistry, her films continue to inspire generations of filmmakers, novelists, and artists worldwide.

In 2022, Euzhan Palcy received an Honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Pictures for her extraordinary contributions to cinema, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential directors of our time. During her acceptance speech, she publicly honored Cliff Divine, his partner and the CONNECT movement for their courage in spreading peace and activism through filmmaking across all 50 U.S. states.

Palcy’s bond with CONNECT began in 2016, when she accepted the role of “Godmother” of the grassroots peace movement. Together with Cliff Divine, she appeared at the United Nations and on KTLA Live, helping amplify the movement’s call for Human Connectivity for Peace and Unity. For ten years, bound by friendship, familyship, and shared vision, Euzhan Palcy and Cliff Divine have walked together, like family, devoted to making the world more united and loving.

Today, she fully embraces the evolution of the peace movement CONNECT into the love movement RECONNECT. As an Ambassador and Director’s Board Member, Euzhan Palcy continues to guide and amplify the vision of Cliff Divine, built on their shared values and the Reconnect pillars of Laughter, Oneness, and Love in order to reconnect a world in need of unity and healing.

Currently, Euzhan Palcy is developing an epic biopic on aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman aviator. Just as Coleman defied gravity to break barriers in the sky, Palcy now lends her support to Reconnect and Cliff Divine’s mission of becoming an “aviator of love,” carrying RECONNECT’s gesture and philosophy across all seven continents.

FRANCK RAPP
MUSIC DIRECTOR

Franck Rapp is a Composer, Sound Designer, and Musical Innovator. Self-taught and gifted with perfect pitch, Franck Rapp has been immersed in music since childhood. His talent emerged early: by age 12, he was composing original pieces, and by 15, he was arranging and creating songs for his schoolmates' pop-rock bands. His musical influences are diverse, spanning Chick Corea, George Benson, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Air, and Goldfrapp, just to name a few.

Franck's passion for film soundtracks is deeply influenced by legends such as Ennio Morricone, Francis Lai, and François de Roubaix. Over the years, he has collaborated with various artists and crafted scores for commercials, short films, and documentaries. This journey led to a friendship and creative partnership with Cliff Divine, for whom Franck has provided music and sound design for his short films, TV Series and upcoming projects including for the Connect and Reconnect movements.

When Cliff Divine co-founded the Connect movement promoting peace and unity, Franck was entrusted with composing the Connect movement's anthem appraised across the 50 states and used by prominent news networks such as NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, KTLA. His musical talent was also praised by Academy Award-winning director and trailblazer filmmaker Euzhan Palcy, who also invited Franck to score her showreel about her film career: The Black Pioneer.

Artistic serendipity struck when Franck met Swedish-French artist Hanna Hägglund. Their connection led to the formation of the electro pop band The Pink Crows. The band's distinctive sound quickly caught attention: Chicago-based director Ky Dickens commissioned Franck to compose the soundtrack for his feature-length documentary Sole Survivor, which was later acquired by CNN.

Franck continued his film work with the French movie Tic Tac, directed by Wadi Laadam. Additionally, renowned mash-up filmmaker Antonio Maria Da Silva featured multiple tracks by The Pink Crows in his film Ashes & Blood. The film has been showcased at numerous festivals, earning six awards for Best Movie Soundtrack.

Eager to expand his horizons, Franck remains passionate about new musical collaborations, with a particular affinity for film scoring. His dedication to creating evocative, high-quality music continues to shape his ever-evolving artistic journey.

Franck Rapp and Cliff Divine collaboration, reminiscent of Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, is built on mutual respect and shared artistic vision. Their close bond and aligned creative energies led them towards the creation of a music album named RECONNECT which will embody the movement’s spirit and is set for release in 2025.

IRINA DE ASSUNÇAO
DESIGN DIRECTOR

Irina De Assunçao is an ingenious Graphic Designer and Illustrator renowned for her innovative approach to visual storytelling. A graduate of the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Kharkiv, Irina's creative mastery blends minimalism, precision, and a forward-thinking vision. Her diverse portfolio spans corporate identity, web design, creative film projects, children's multimedia ventures, and traditional publishing. She has brought her talent to life for global brands, including CINÉ-LITTÉ Productions, Magic Fair Films, and ForSuperRich.

Irina’s impact extends far beyond commercial design. In 2017, per the request from then Connect co-founder, Cliff Divine she designed the iconic logo for the globally recognized Connect movement, which became a symbol of Peace & Unity across the USA and Worldwide. Now, in 2024, Irina has once again made her mark by collaborating again with now, Reconnect Founder, Cliff Divine and crafting his futuristic Reconnect vision into a magnificent and impactful logo. As Reconnect's Design Director, Irina plays a pivotal role in shaping the movement's visual identity, driving its mission to new heights of visual excellency and futurism. Beyond her professional achievements, Irina's passion for storytelling comes to life through her enchanting illustrations. Her interactive picture books, published by Mila Éditions, Rue des Écoles, Circonflexe, and Lilbigworld, captivate young audiences with playful and imaginative worlds.

SOFIIA FILIPPOVA
FILM EDITOR

Sofiia Filippova is a Passionate Film Editor and Assistant Director dedicated to stories that heal, inspire, and reconnect. Her work spans feature films, documentaries, and short films, including the critically acclaimed The Edge of the River, I'm Not Like Them, and Umbrella Sky.

A graduate of Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary University with a degree in Film Studies, Sofiia further refined her craft through advanced editing training at the Ukrainian Film School. Skilled in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, she blends technical mastery with a deep commitment to human-centered storytelling.

In harmony with the vision of Reconnect, Sofiia’s projects emphasize the power of authentic connection, compassion, and community. Her work fosters a sense of unity and emotional awareness, helping audiences reconnect with themselves and the world around them. This is why she joined Reconnect in 2024.