Maher Massis is a resident of Northern Virginia — married with two daughters Lina and Petra. He received his Masters in International Affairs and Law from the American University and his Ph.D. in Political Science with a focus on Comparative Politics and International Relations from the University of Houston. He had taught at various colleges and universities and now is in the real estate business.

Maher had several articles and studies published in the Arabs Study Quarterly, Palestine Chronicle, Jordan Times, and had been interviewed by local TV News networks and various international media. Most recently he edited an anthology of poems — Poems For Palestine published in 2016. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to charity. Maher has also volunteered at various organizations such as the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation and also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Coalition of Palestinian American Organizations.

Maher strongly believes that a Palestinian Christian narrative must be part of the discussion on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the peace process and as a board member has spoken at various panels and events.