Omar Mouallem’s writing has appeared in dozens of titles across the globe, including WIRED, The Guardian, and Maclean’s, where he’s a contributing editor. His stories have been recognized by the National Magazine Awards, Best American Science and Nature Writing, and the Mindset Award for Workplace Mental Health Reporting. In addition to writing, Omar co-founded two magazines, consulted on titles, and hosted the Alberta Magazines podcast. In 2022, he received an Emerging Artist Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.