Omar Ritter (he/him)

Omar joined Momma on February 16, 2026 for a live Q&A via Twitch and YouTube to talk about Veterans, PTSD, Burnout & Identity Loss

About Omar

Omar Ritter is a decorated U.S. Army veteran, finance executive, and mental health advocate whose life story bridges the worlds of military service, corporate leadership, and personal resilience. A West Point graduate and Bronze Star recipient, Omar went on to earn his MBA from Columbia Business School and build a successful career as a CFO and operations leader at top financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and TIAA.

But behind his achievements lies a powerful story of perseverance—navigating PTSD, brain surgery, and the pressures of high-stakes leadership. Today, Omar uses his experience to inspire others to lead with empathy, break the stigma around mental health, and build resilient teams and workplaces. He’s the author of *West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness* and an outspoken advocate for redefining what true strength looks like—in business, in the military, and in life.

Socials / Links for Guest Connection

• Website - https://www.omarritter.com/

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579623584621#

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/omar.ritter.9/

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-ritter-cpa-sphr/

• YouTube - https://youtube.com/@oritter1

• Book - https://www.amazon.com/West-Point-Wall-Street-Wellness/dp/1544548664 

• Audiobook - JUST released this week!: https://www.omarritter.com 

References / Things Mentioned During the Stream

• PTSD - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd

• Burnout - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout

• Stress & Anxiety - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America - https://www.bgca.org/

• North Carolina Veterans Business Association - https://www.ncvetbiz.org/

• Teach for America - https://www.teachforamerica.org/

• Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte - https://dsagreatercharlotte.org/

• Favorite Poem - Invictus by William Ernest Henley 

• Stop Soldier Suicide - https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/