Omama Altaleb is a journalist pursuing her M.A. in Interactive Journalism at American University. She graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Communication in 2015.

She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the American-Muslim women’s online-only lifestyle magazine&nbsp;<a href=”http://layaliwebzine.com/”>Layali Webzine</a>. She works as a digital editor and writer for WTOP News &amp; Radio in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;In 2014, she interned at&nbsp;<a href=”http://gannett.com/”>Gannett</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=”http://usat.com/”>USA Today</a>&nbsp;in McLean, Va and continued as a contributing writer for&nbsp;<a href=”http://college.usatoday.com/”>USA Today College</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2012, Omama was recognized by the&nbsp;<a href=”http://anwc.squarespace.com/storage/ANWC_NewsRelease_Scholarships2012.pdf”>American News Women’s Club</a>&nbsp;as an aspiring female journalist.&nbsp;Omama is an active community member with a deep passion for writing, photography, news, fitness and travel.