Omaya Zamel is a prominent leadership figure in Jordan's education sector, best known as the Co-Founder and General Director of the Modern American School (MAS) in Amman. Since the school's establishment in 1986 alongside founder Tayseir Zamel, she has been instrumental in shaping it into a leading educational institution with a distinguished international reputation. Under her guidance, MAS has evolved to offer a blend of an accredited American curriculum and the full range of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP), serving a diverse student body of over 52 nationalities. Zamel champions the school's mission to provide a challenging educational environment focused on a global curriculum, technology integration, and extensive extracurricular activities to meet students' individual needs. She directly oversees the maintenance of high academic standards, reflected in the school's accreditations from major international bodies like Cognia (AdvancED) and its licensing by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. She is known for fostering a culture of excellence among staff, personally patronizing initiatives like the 'Teacher of the Month' ceremony to honor outstanding educators. As a Co-Founder on the Board of Trustees, she helps guide the strategic direction that keeps MAS at the forefront of education in the region.

Co-founded and has led the Modern American School since 1986, growing it into one of Jordan's most prominent international schools. Under her directorship, the school became fully authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American Diploma, providing globally-recognized educational pathways for students. [3, 4, 8] Successfully secured and maintained prestigious international accreditations for the school from global bodies including Cognia (AdvancED), the North Central Association (NCA), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), ensuring international recognition for its graduates and a commitment to global quality standards. [8] Guided the school to become an accredited center for international testing, including the SAT and ICDL, as well as an Advanced Placement (AP) examination center, providing students with vital opportunities for admission to leading universities worldwide. [3, 5, 8] The school has also been recognized as a 'Center for Excellence' for its pioneering use of advanced educational technologies. [8]