Wissam Nasr is a New York City Special Education and English Language Arts teacher with a background that bridges education, humanitarian work, and leadership. Certified in Business, Social Studies, and Special Education, Wissam brings both classroom expertise and a global perspective shaped by years of research, policy, and nonprofit experience.

Before teaching, he served in research and policy roles with the United Nations, Columbia University, and the OIC Permanent Observer Mission to the UN, contributing to humanitarian law and conflict resolution efforts. As the former Executive Director of CAIR–New York, he led civil rights initiatives, trained educators and law enforcement, and appeared in over 500 media interviews.

Earlier in his career, Wissam directed national event marketing operations, managing large teams and multimillion-dollar programs. An animal-loving triathlete, he has traveled to over 60 countries, lived abroad, and continues to pursue cross-cultural learning and language studies.

His work reflects a deep commitment to educational accessibility through innovation, helping teachers and students thrive through practical, human-centered use of AI.