17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø

Biography

Hello! My name is Jonathan Umran, and I am a TCK (third culture kid) from Cairo, Egypt—though I will gladly claim anywhere as home–so long as there are people there who make me feel loved and seen. Some of you may know me from my years working with International Orientation programs, but for all who don’t: I graduated from 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø in May 2024 with a degree in Secondary English Education and Writing. I am passionate about creating + consuming good art, meeting new faces, and forming deep relationships.
When I was a student at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø, the CISD staff poured into my personal and professional development; I cannot wait to do the same for you all, to help 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø feel just as welcoming for you as it did for me. It is my joy and my honor to be working in the CISD and it will be my privilege to serve and grow alongside you all.
So please stop by my office! I love writing and music and movies and sports and good food and lively conversations that are full of laughter. But I also love interactions that are real–like difficult discussions about mental health and personal identity and cultural dysphoria. Whatever it may be, I genuinely cannot wait for all that the Lord has in store.