Mr. Abadir has served as the Baltimore City Health Department's Communications Director since 2019 and directs the overall communications strategy for the department, including media relations, speechwriting, as well as developing strategies for paid, earned, and social media. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Abadir has also served as the lead for the Baltimore City Joint Information Center, and assists with developing coordinated interagency and public communications related to public health and safety.