Omar Kenyatta Clark

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Omar Kenyatta Clark is a powerful and dynamic keynote speaker whose voice is transforming the landscape of mental health, recovery, and purpose-driven living. As a survivor, advocate, and mental health professional with over a decade of experience, Omar’s journey from adversity to advocacy has inspired audiences across the country to speak up, heal out loud, and turn their pain into purpose.

With over ten years of professional experience in the mental health field, Omar brings a rare combination of clinical understanding, spiritual insight, and lived authenticity to every stage he steps on. He currently serves on the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board, where he helps elevate the standards of peer support and recovery leadership statewide.

He has been a featured speaker at Misericordia University’s Psi Chi Induction Ceremony, and a panelist and featured presenter for Doors to Wellbeing, reaching thousands with his message of courage, community, and recovery.

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Peer Specialist

Risewell

Board member

NY Peer Specialist Certification Board

Degrees (2)

Psychology

Misericordia University

2012 to 2016

Clinical Psychology

Rutgers University

2019 to 2024

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Presentations (3)

The Omega Principles – A Framework for Good Success and Lasting Recovery

Omar Kenyatta Clark’s keynote, “The Omega Principles – A Framework for Good Success and Lasting Recovery,” is more than a speech—it’s a powerful experience that moves audiences to action.

Drawing from his unique perspective as both a mental health provider and a survivor, Omar shares a compelling story of resilience, hope, and transformation.

Through vivid storytelling and practical wisdom, Omar introduces “The Omega Principles”—Faith, Will, Why (Purpose), and Help—a proven framework for overcoming adversity and achieving authentic success.

His message resonates with professionals and students alike, offering tools to foster compassion, connection, and lasting impact in any organization.

THE POWER OF HOPE TO TURN COLD HEARTS WARM

In this deeply personal and inspiring keynote, Omar shares his journey from surviving a psychiatric crisis to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy.

Drawing from his own experiences of trauma, recovery, and transformation, Omar reveals how hope can ignite change even in the darkest moments.

The speech explores themes of resilience, faith, and the courage to pursue one’s calling despite setbacks.

Omar’s story demonstrates how vulnerability and authenticity can turn pain into purpose, and how every individual has the power to warm cold hearts and build a movement of hope.

This talk is ideal for audiences seeking motivation, mental health awareness, and a message of compassion-driven leadership

Mastering the Peer Narrative: Become a Voice of Hope. (Workshop)

Mastering the Peer Narrative is a professional development workshop that empowers participants to transform lived experience into stories that heal, inspire, and connect.

Facilitated by Omar Kenyatta Clark, mental wellness advocate, keynote speaker, and NY Peer Specialist Certification Board member, this session guides attendees through a step-by-step framework to craft authentic, hope-filled narratives while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Omar will also share his own peer narrative as a real-life example of how personal truth can become a powerful tool for recovery, resilience, and empowerment.

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I had the privilege of attending Omar Kenyatta Clark’s presentation, “Mastering the Peer Narrative: Become a Voice of Hope,” offered in partnership with Doors to Well-Being. Omar is an exceptional peer support specialist and an engaging educator. His session was straightforward, well-organized, and easy to follow from start to finish. Omar covered a wide range of meaningful topics, including why stories heal, how to craft an effective narrative, the ethical nuances of sharing personal experiences with clients, and a practical framework for shaping one’s story. He also offered valuable best practices for public speaking. What stood out most was Omar’s own story—succinct, powerful, authentic, and rich with imagery. He modeled exactly what he taught, demonstrating how a well-crafted narrative can inspire hope and connection. Omar is personable, approachable, and clearly passionate about this work. I left the session with a deeper understanding of the peer narrative process and concrete tools I can apply in my own coaching practice. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to strengthen their storytelling skills or enhance their peer support work.
Marcia Wall

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