Saira UmarCreative Chair & Writing Group Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Pronunciation: Sai-ruh Oo-mar What I do: Approve all Creative Materials, Lead the Writer's Group & Creative Team What I am: Burmese, Chinese and Pakistani Writer & Artist Saira Umar is a storyteller with a love for many mediums and interdisciplinary work. Her studies included Musical Theater, Psychology, and Art! She also did the Disney College Program in Disney World, Florida, and then worked as an English/History/Art teacher. Currently, she works as a Production Assistant at Titmouse on various shows including Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld, Digman!, and KEVIN. Saira has written for PBS Kids and trained as a screenwriter in the PBS Children's Writing Program. She was previously a Semi-Finalist in the Disney Television Writing Program, Universal Animation Writing Program and Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations. She hopes to tell positively impactful stories and is especially passionate about stories concerning identity, family and culture, and following dreams. Some interests include: mythology & world cultures, performing, puzzles/escape rooms, cooking/food, video games, and crafting! Fun Fact: Saira is allergic to fruits and vegetables! (Really.) |