Connecting Current Scholars with Alumni
There are countless benefits to joining the Flinn Scholars community. And one such benefit is that last word: Community.
The more than 650 Flinn Scholar alumni possess a wealth of knowledge and experience—in academia, the workplace, and in life. And they happen to be especially generous and service-minded toward current Scholars.
During our Alumni Mentor Hour, one distinguished Flinn Scholar alum is available for an hour of conversation and mentoring exclusively with current Flinn Scholars. It’s the sort of time where you can learn about someone’s journey, ask all kinds of questions that are on your mind—and gain inspiration for your path to success.
Mentor Hour Schedule
Check out these upcoming Alumni Mentor Hour opportunities:
Jan. 14, 2025
Nikhil Dave
Health and Life Sciences Analyst, Gates Ventures
Flinn Scholar Class of 2018
Arizona State University
Feb. 12, 2025
Michelle Minitti
Principal, Framework
Flinn Scholar Class of 1991
University of Arizona
March 7, 2025
Jay Baer
Founder and President, Ursus 10
Flinn Scholar Class of 1987
University of Arizona
Past Alumni Guests
Mia Armstrong-Lopez (December 2024)
Managing Editor, ASU Media Enterprise
Flinn Scholar Class of 2015
Arizona State University
Tony Kwasnica (November 2024)
Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair in Economics, Florida State University
Flinn Scholar Class of 1990
University of Arizona
Kyle Polen (April 2024)
First year medical student, University of Pennsylvania
Flinn Scholar Class of 2019
Arizona State University
Rohini Nott (April 2024)
Fourth year medical student, UCLA
Flinn Scholar Class of 2016
Arizona State University
Dylon Gookin, M.D. (April 2024)
Physician; Fellow
Tufts Medical Center
Flinn Scholar Class of 2011
University of Arizona
Lauren Sontag, M.D. (April 2024)
Family Physician
Roaring Fork Family Practice
Flinn Scholar Class of 2001
University of Arizona
Jonathan Gandomi (January 2024)
Senior Advisor for Policy, U.S. Agency for International Development
Flinn Scholar Class of 1999
University of Arizona
Serena Hoy, J.D. (December 2023)
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Flinn Scholar Class of 1990
University of Arizona
Ann Marie Roepke, Ph.D. (November 2023)
Owner, Evoke Training and Consulting
Flinn Scholar Class of 2002
University of Arizona
Marc Engelsgjerd, M.D. (November 2023)
Vice President, Royalty Pharma
Flinn Scholar Class of 1988
University of Arizona
Matt Stone (October 2023)
Executive Vice President, Power2X
Flinn Scholar Class of 2003
University of Arizona
Sara (Knutson) Zervos, Ph.D. (April 2023)
Founder & COO/CFO, Pao App Inc
Expert, International Monetary Fund
Founder, BizzyChicks
Flinn Scholar Class of 1987
Arizona State University
Melissa Sevigny (March 2023)
Nonfiction Writer
Science Reporter, KNAU
Flinn Scholar Class of 2005
University of Arizona
Tina Wu, M.D., MBA (January 2023)
Chief Medical Officer
Waltz Health
Flinn Scholar Class of 1998
University of Arizona
Eric Arellano (December 2022)
Software Engineer
Toolchain Labs
Flinn Scholar Class of 2015
Arizona State University
Cate Hall, J.D. (November 2022)
Chief Operating Officer
Alvea
Flinn Scholar Class of 2001
University of Arizona
AJ Morales, M.F.A. (May 2022)
Studio Creative Director
Ubisoft
Flinn Scholar Class of 1997
Arizona State University
Mark Melamed (March 2022)
Deputy Vice President, Global Nuclear Policy Program
Nuclear Threat Initiative
Flinn Scholar Class of 1999
University of Arizona
Shantanu Bala (February 2022)
Product Engineer
Culdesac
Flinn Scholar Class of 2012
Arizona State University
Rushabh Kamdar (January 2022)
Senior Manager, Quality and Process Improvement
Express Scripts
Flinn Scholar Class of 2000
University of Arizona
Breanne Bushu (December 2021)
Education Consultant
Flinn Scholar Class of 2002
University of Arizona
2016 Flinn-Brown Fellow
Emma Kleiner Blumenthal, J.D. (November 2021)
Law Fellow
University of Arizona Office of the General Counsel
Flinn Scholar Class of 2009
University of Arizona
Ben Whitely (October 2021)
Information Security Engineer
SigFig
Flinn Scholar Class of 2012
University of Arizona
Michelle Yang, MBA (September 2021)
Writer/Mental Health Advocate
Flinn Scholar Class of 1999
University of Arizona
Justin Kiggins, Ph.D. (June 2021)
Product Manager, Neural Coding
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Flinn Scholar Class of 2002
Arizona State University
Ruby Kerwin (May 2021)
Medical Student
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Flinn Scholar Class of 2015
Arizona State University
How to Participate
An invitation with a Zoom link will be emailed to all current Flinn Scholars prior to the event.
If you are a Flinn Scholar alum interested in sharing your story and supporting current Scholars, please contact us by email or at (602) 744-6802.
