EXPERTISE

Omear is responsible for developing and implementing the association’s communications strategies. She oversees day-to-day communications with reporters and organizes news events throughout the country for governors on key NGA initiatives. Omear also coordinates media operations for NGA Annual and Winter Meetings. 

BACKGROUND

Previous Positions: Senior Press Secretary, National Governors Association; Press Secretary and Spokeswoman, West Virginia Office of the Governor; Scheduler, Office of Congressman Bob Wise.

Education: M.A. in Political Management, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C; B.S. in English and Journalism, West Liberty University, West Liberty, W.Va.

Professional Memberships:

• National Press Club Member
• Public Relations Society of America

MEDIA APPEARANCES

Numerous print, radio and television interviews.