2026 DET Writing Program | Mariam Girgis

Congrats to 2026 Disney Program Writer, Mariam Girgis, who has staffed on Season 2 of ABC/20th’s SCRUBS! An Egyptian-American comedy writer from Southern California, Mariam was the Writers’ Assistant on Netflix’s Dolly Parton’s HEARTSTRINGS, and the Showrunner’s Assistant on HBO Max’s TOONED OUT and Paramount+’s THE GAME. She also wrote a freelance episode of the Disney animated series THE GHOST & MOLLY MCGEE. Between shows, Mariam works in digital content and social media, and she is an alum of the Upright Citizens Brigade. On her personal Tik Tok account, she has amassed millions of views creating comedic content centered on pop culture. Viewers have commented that they think she may be “the funniest person alive.” A rare kidney disease and a history of medical maladies has given Mariam insight into what it means to navigate hospitals and medical staff. Keep shining, Mariam!