Fellows Profiles

Rep. Daniel Hernandez working alongside Fellows at Arizona Legislature

March 25, 2021

Daniel Hernandez, Jr. State Representative Legislative District 2 Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook 1.  What suggestions would you have for Fellows interested in running for office? I would suggest…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Alberto Olivas leads ASU’s Pastor Center for Politics & Public Service

February 17, 2021

Alberto Olivas Executive Director Congressman Ed Pastor Center for Politics & Public Service Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Ben Henderson leading operations for neighboring state governor

November 23, 2020

Ben HendersonDirector of Operations Office of the Governor, ColoradoLinkedInTwitter   Ben Henderson (2014) currently serves as the director of operations and cabinet affairs for Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado. He has spent the last decade working in city and state…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Kate Morley promotes public transportation across northern Arizona

October 23, 2020

Kate MorleyDeputy General ManagerMountain LineEmail 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I really enjoy working at the intersection of tough challenges facing our communities. Public transportation provides me that…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow David Martinez III: Working to build the capacity of nonprofits to engage in advocacy, policy

September 22, 2020

David Martinez III serves as director of capacity building and community engagement at Vitalyst Health Foundation, working with community-based leaders, organizations, and coalitions to increase capacity and civic participation. Prior to joining Vitalyst, Martinez (2011) was project manager for the…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Lisa Urias leads communications agency reaching diverse markets

August 07, 2020

Lisa Urias launched Urias Communications in 2006 to provide strategic advertising, public-relations, and creative services to various Fortune 1000 clients, large nonprofit organizations, and government agencies throughout the U.S. and in Mexico. Prior to this, Lisa spent 12 years in international…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Kevin Bonine: The intersection of environmental stewardship and science education

July 17, 2020

Flinn-Brown Fellow Kevin Bonine (2014) is director of education at Biosphere 2 and a science faculty member in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. At Biosphere…


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