“A well told story can help people navigate the world.”
Meet Omari — an award-winning communications leader trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands, executives, and thought leaders.
Driving successful campaigns for the Fortune 500 and beyond, Omari utilizes dynamic storytelling, thoughtful media strategies, and effective crisis response to generate measurable results that shift culture.
Prior to providing counsel to American Express, Omari addressed high-profile national issues at BerlinRosen, where he steered daily client relations and media outreach as a crisis client counselor and guided clients through the tumultuous 2020 election-year media environment.
At Ketchum, Omari supported media initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including Verizon Media, P&G, Mastercard, The International Space Station and more, where he received PRWeek’s 2019 “Best in Corporate Social Responsibility” award for driving Michelin’s #StreetTread media campaign. That same year, he was recognized as one of the year's most influential millennials on the inaugural #MogulMillennialMagic list.
Omari brings a global perspective and an impact-oriented mindset to his work, driven by a passion for news, entertainment, and emerging trends. He excels at leveraging his media relationships and diverse experiences to craft strategic communication that ensures client stories get the attention they deserve.
Based in New York City, Omari spends his free time writing fiction, reflecting on the times, and cooking like the pandemic never ended.
Currently…
Listening to: Bob Safinan’s Rapid Response Podcast
Eating: Cuts & Slices Pizza in BK
Reading: Human + Machine: Reimagining Work In The Age of AI
Watching: Love Island on Peacock
Dreaming Of: The Bahamas
Fun Facts
Former state fencing champion
Connector and network builder
NYC insider for great rooftop spots
Aspiring sommelier in training
Film Connoisseur—open to foreign and classic recommendations