Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals bringing equitable education to our community
The People Behind House of Wisdom
Our diverse team of educators, mentors, and community leaders is committed to empowering marginalized students through education, mentorship, and support.
Ahmad Hilal Abid
Founder & President
Ahmad Hilal Abid emigrated from Afghanistan to the U.S. at 17 years old and began The House of Wisdom in 2020 by startin...
Burhan Abid
Treasurer
With a bachelor's degree in business administration and over 25 years of expertise in diverse domains including organiza...
Holly A. Jacobsen
Secretary
Holly A. Jacobsen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the House of Wisdom. She holds a BA from the Jackson i...
William McClain
Executive Board
William McClain is a former math/physics teacher and business consultant. He is the prize-winning author of the books Th...
Laith Darwish
Vice President of Operations
Laith is our VP of operations, who is in charge of virtually everything when it comes to the running of classes, program...
Abby Williams
Liason Ambassador
Abby serves as the liaison Ambassador to the University of Washington, facilitating connections between the university’s...
Kaydah Lehman
Project Manager
Kaydah Lehman is a Project Manager at the House of Wisdom, where she works closely with students and tutors to ensure cl...
Natally Celaya-Martinez
Project Manager
Hi! I’m Natally Celaya-Martinez, a third-year student at the University of Washington in Seattle, currently studying Bio...
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