Omar Eaton-Martinez was born in Washington, DC and was raised in Silver Spring, MD with his younger sister Ruthie. Omar was married in 1998 to Jamia and has four children (Sanai, Juan, Inez and Mateo). Omar is the Assistant Division Chief of Historical Resources for the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission. Omar has served on a variety of ministries, taught Bible classes for adults and youth and has preached the gospel. He has a Bachelor of Arts from University of Maryland, a Master in Educational Leadership from American Intercontinental University.