MINNEAPOLIS – October 15, 2026 – Twin Cities Business’ Notable Leaders awards recognize accomplished professionals whose leadership and contributions are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. This year our Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Omar, has been named a Notable Leader in recognition of his professional accomplishments and leadership.
Mohamed is the first chief operating officer at ServeMinnesota, which is responsible for annually securing and sub-granting tens of millions of dollars in federal funding. Omar has grown ServeMinnesota’s federal funding portfolio and revolutionized the nonprofit’s HR and IT capabilities.
“He understands how to make good organizations stronger, more effective, more capable of delivering on their mission,” ServeMinnesota CEO Julia Quanrud says. “He leads with warmth, pragmatism, a strong moral compass, and relentless optimism and faith in our community.”
About ServeMinnesota
ServeMinnesota is a hub for innovation creating high-impact, evidence-based programs that meet communities where they are, improving lives in Minnesota and beyond. As the state’s Commission on National and Community Service, ServeMinnesota combines national service with research in education, housing, health, environmental conservation, and more. Annually more than 2,000 adults serve their communities through these programs in 78 of the state’s 87 counties. Two of ServeMinnesota’s signature programs, Reading Corps and Math Corps, have received national recognition for their effective and scalable tutoring model. Combining public and private dollars, strong community partnerships, and proven research, ServeMinnesota makes meaningful contributions to the state.
