Originally from Amman, Jordan, Afif is a 3rd year candidate for a juris doctor. He received his bachelor degree in psychology from Auburn University in 2004. Afif worked from May to August 2006 in Ramallah, Palestine for Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi. While at the American Task Force on Palestine, Afif is working towards the completion of a research project in which he is creating a scholarly research guide for those interested in learning and studying the crises of the Palestinian Refugees. Afif is also responsible for emailing the ATFP Mideast News World Press Roundup on a daily basis.