About OMAC
Mission Statement
Our mission is to pave the way for success one child at a time by empowering them to build for a better and brighter tomorrow.
About the Program
OMAC is a program created and designed by Gerald Gibson. The organization provides mentorship, coaching and support to teens and adults to enhance their self-awareness skills in order to break the cycle of problem behavior and make a sustainable behavior change. The program also seeks to enhance respect, discipline and accountability.
OMAC Mentorship Program
The OMAC mentorship program is conducted in three phases over a minimum duration of 12-weeks. However, the program may be tailored to meet the necessary structure and needs of an institution. The program allows each participant to strive to excel and proceed to the next phase. Determination of advancement to the next phase will be evaluated and determined by the facilitator(s). Upon completion of all phases, there will be a graduation ceremony where each successful participant will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Our Creed
“I am the present; I am the future. I am a positive leader within my community. I know that Knowledge is power, therefore, I understand the importance of education. I believe in me so I will always strive towards greatness, knowing that failure is not an option.”
Gerald “GEO” Gibson
Founder of Operation Making a Change
“When provided with necessary support, resources, and education anything is possible if you believe!”
Gerald Gibson was born in Waukegan, Illinois. Gerald was lacking direction and encouragement in his life, so he took to the streets seeking identity and purpose. After witnessing countless family and financial hardships, he and his family were forced to move to Wisconsin. Gerald became more intrigued with life on the streets which led him down a path of self-destruction, despair and desperate measures. As this cycle continued repeatedly, he was forced to look at his life and make a critical decision to change.
While on this journey of self-worth, renewal and purpose, he created a course of action called Operation Making A Change (OMAC). This program teaches self-worth, encouragement and motivation with effective and positive results. Gerald was the first student of OMAC and has proven his program to be an effective tool of change. His days of allowing life on the streets to perpetrate and dictate his path are over!
Today, Gerald Gibson is a Community Program Coordinator and a Motivational Speaker. With over 15 years of experience, Gerald strives to provide a pathway to success through leading by example, providing guidance, motivation, love, and acceptance. He continues to be a positive role model to others around the world. In 2014, Gerald received the Golden Apple Award, which is given to exceptional community partners who dedicate their time, energy and expertise to schools and the local community through mentorships and innovative initiatives. Despite receiving numerous awards for his efforts, Gerald’s greatest accomplishment is seeing how the changes in his own life inspire those in his community.