About

Empowering You to Lead with Ethical, Human-Centered AI

Mohamed Omar is the Founder of The Mentor’s Compass—a results-driven Canadian educator, AI-in-education advocate, researcher, and academic leader with over 22 years of experience in higher education, instructional design, and faculty development across Canada and the Middle East.

Based in Ottawa, Mohamed has led major English language programs, teacher training initiatives, and institutional development projects impacting thousands of learners and educators. As Editor-in-Chief of The Mentor’s Compass, he heads a consulting and coaching platform focused on AI research, ethical implementation, and industry-wide training.

We help organizations adopt AI responsibly through:

  • Education: Developing AI literacy programs and promoting the ethical use of AI in learning, assessment, and school/university operations.
  • Training & Development: Delivering hands-on leadership workshops that build AI confidence, ethical awareness, and practical readiness.
  • AI Research & Application: Translating cutting-edge AI research into actionable strategies across education, healthcare, finance, HR, and public service.

Mohamed previously served at Umm Al-Qura University, managing English programs for medicine, engineering, and business faculties, overseeing exams and training for 7,000+ students, and driving quality assurance and faculty mentoring. As a former Vice-Principal in Ottawa, he led curriculum implementation, accreditation efforts, and student support under the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Key Strengths
  • Curriculum Development & Instructional Design: Expertise in CEFR-aligned programs using Oxford and Cambridge frameworks.
  • Leadership & Coaching: Mentoring educators and executives in AI adoption, instructional leadership, and strategic change.
  • Technology-Enhanced Learning: Designing blended and digital-first programs through LMS platforms and educational technology.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Successfully leading programs across multicultural institutions in Canada and the Middle East.
  • Strategic Planning & Growth: Driving audits, faculty development, and national performance-aligned initiatives.
  • AI in Education & Industry: Researching and applying AI for ethical, hybrid, and human-centered solutions across sectors.
Our Expertise

We specialize in three essential areas to meet your organization’s AI needs:

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