Stuart Noggle making positive changes as leader in rural hometown
August 11, 2016
By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation When one talks with Stuart Noggle about his hometown of Sanders, it is obvious how dedicated he is to the future of rural northeastern Arizona. Noggle is a multifaceted leader in his community. He holds public…
A tapestry of Flinn-Brown leaders across Arizona
July 22, 2016
Flinn-Brown Fellows work within a vast number of the institutions that make up Arizona. Fellows represent large and small private businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and state, county, local, federal, and tribal government entities. They come from all walks of life,…
Amanda Stone dedicated to Arizona’s environment and public health
May 19, 2016
By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation As a college student, Amanda Stone went door-to-door in polluted neighborhoods, providing information and guidance to families affected by contamination. She was then a community-outreach intern with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Today, more than…
Flinn-Brown Takeaways: Karen Francis-Begay
May 17, 2016
“Flinn-Brown Takeaways” are short bursts of information and insight to help advance your own civic expertise. In this feature, Flinn-Brown Fellow Karen Francis-Begay shares her suggestions for collaborating with Tribes in Arizona. Karen is the Assistant Vice President of Tribal…
Brett Rustand’s leadership: From the battlefield to serving Arizona’s veterans
May 16, 2016
By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation After nearly a decade of service in the U.S. Army, Brett Rustand returned to Tucson in 2008 ready to move on to the next phase of his life. But as time went by, the retired Army…
Flinn-Brown Takeaways: Erik Lee
May 11, 2016
“Flinn-Brown Takeaways” are short bursts of information and insight to help advance your own civic expertise. In this feature, Flinn-Brown Fellow Erik Lee will build your knowledge on doing cross-border business with Mexico. Erik is the executive director of the…
Lea Márquez Peterson working to advance Arizona’s business interests
May 04, 2016
By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation Lea Márquez Peterson loves business. She likes owning and running her own business. And she enjoys promoting businesses both big and small, helping them expand their workforce and market. Márquez Peterson, president and CEO of the…