Our Team

The people who hold everything together.

Wissen-Haus runs on the belief that young Africans and diaspora youth deserve better. Every person on this team holds that belief — and turns it into something real, every single day.

Wissen-Haus team and students

Where it starts.

Benz Olagbaye

Benz Olagbaye

Founding Director

I grew up watching brilliant young minds in Nigeria with unlimited potential, yet they had limited access to the right guidance, mentorship, and opportunities.

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Operations and Programmes

Team Members

Christine

Christine

Operations & Administration Manager

Gbemisola

Gbemisola

Programmes & Partnerships Director

Lanre

Lanre

Information & Communications Technology Operations Director

Damola

Damola

Fundraising & Grants Officer

Ope

Ope

Communications & Creative Lead

Zaki

Zaki

Community & Impact Officer

How We Work

The culture behind the cause.

There is no Wissen-Haus without the people inside it. These are the three things every team member — paid or volunteer — carries with them.

01
We show up

For every student, every event, every early morning — the team shows up before the spotlight does.

02
We work behind the scenes

The best work at Wissen-Haus is done quietly — in planning docs, mentor calls, and preparation that nobody sees but everyone feels.

03
We grow together

Nobody has all the answers. We learn from the students we serve, the mentors we work with, and each other.

Want to be part of this?

We're always looking for people who believe what we believe. Whether you mentor, volunteer, advise, or give — there is a place for you here.