Of Haitian-Syrian origin, Bashir manages outreach efforts for Project Nur, mobilizing students at American universities. After graduating from Florida International University, he worked on several Boston area campuses in partnership with Americorps to increase student engagement in surrounding communities, implementing service-learning and leadership development programs. Passionate about co-existence, Bashir joined the Shalom-Salaam Social Movement, which brings together Jews and Arabs for informal interfaith and interethnic understanding.