RAAS is governed by a distinguished Board of Trustees and an Executive Management Team dedicated to advancing its faith-based vision for education, leadership, and global development.
Our leadership model combines divine insight with professional excellence — ensuring that every decision reflects integrity, innovation, and impact.
Through collaborative governance, each department within RAAS — from Academic Affairs to Operations — functions as part of a unified structure committed to empowering individuals and transforming societies.
We believe leadership is not domination, but direction; not position, but purpose.
The Founder/CEO
“Learning is sacred when it reveals divine identity; leadership is transformative when it restores purpose.”
— Kolade M. Lawal
A visionary scholar, inspired educator, and purpose-driven leader, Rabbi. Kolade, M. Lawal stands as the pioneering force behind Rabbi Academy of Advance Studies (RAAS) — a global intellectual and spiritual platform redefining learning through divine insight, purpose discovery, and excellence-driven education.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Olawunmi Omobolaji A. – Her background in project and programme management, spanning technology-driven enterprises, educational institutions, and development-oriented initiatives, informs her ability to align daily operations with the Academy’s strategic vision. She has successfully led cross-functional teams, improved operational workflows by measurable margins, and implemented hybrid management models that sustain high performance and accountability.