Learn About Our Founder & CEO

Omar Morris is a passionate college access advocate who brings a rare dual perspective to his work as founder of Imani’s Way. With transformative experience on both sides of the educational divide—from managing admissions and recruitment at Hofstra University to leading college access initiatives at New Visions for Public Schools and Student Leadership Network—Omar possesses a comprehensive understanding of how colleges select students and how schools can best prepare them for success. This unique background has enabled him to develop innovative, budget-conscious strategies that effectively build college-going cultures in high-need communities.

Omar's data-informed, culturally responsive approach has helped thousands of first-generation, low-income, and immigrant students navigate the path to higher education, driven by his unwavering belief that college opportunity should not be determined by zip code, family income, or immigration status. His commitment to creating scalable, sustainable models for college access has made him a recognized leader in the NYC education landscape, where his programs consistently deliver dramatic improvements in college application rates, financial aid acquisition, and enrollment outcomes for the students who need support most.

Our Expertise

Invest in Your Student's Future

We believe that your investment in college access programming yields returns far beyond immediate outcomes:

• For Students: Increased lifetime earnings, professional opportunities, and personal fulfillment

• For Families: Breaking cycles of poverty and creating new educational legacies

• For Schools: Improved performance metrics, graduate outcomes, and community reputation

• For Communities: More college-educated residents, economic growth, and social stability

"The work of college access isn't just about getting students into college—it's about transforming lives, families, and communities for generations to come."-Omar Morris