The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of nearly 700 individuals providing leadership on their campuses, in their professions, and in their communities across Arizona and far beyond.
This directory introduces Scholars from the program’s first class in 1986 through the Class of 2022, including their high school, university, and field of study. Some records—based on alumni permission—also provide information on graduate studies, career path, and current residence.
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Zcheecid Aguirre
Class:
- 2017
High School:
- Desert View High School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
East Asian Studies (Japanese Culture emphasis)
Graduate University:
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree:
M.A. Japanese Linguistics
Job Field:
Education - Higher Education
Job Title:
Transfer Student Support Specialist, Spanish and Portuguese
Organization Name:
University of Arizona
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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Sean Aiken
Class:
- 2002
High School:
- Salpointe Catholic High School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Philosophy
Graduate University:
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree:
M.Ed. Education
Job Field:
Education - K-12 Education
Job Title:
Founding Head of School
Organization Name:
BASIS Washington DC
City:
Washington
State:
DC
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Urusa Alaan, Ph.D.
Class:
- 2005
High School:
- Corona del Sol High School
High School City:
Tempe
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Marterials Science and Engineering
Graduate University:
Stanford University
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
NSF
Job Field:
Engineering - Computer
Job Title:
Components Research Engineer
Organization Name:
Intel Corporation
City:
Hillsboro
State:
OR
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Amy Alabaster
Class:
- 2005
High School:
- Mountain Ridge High School
High School City:
Glendale
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University:
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree:
M.S. Biochemistry
Graduate University:
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree:
M.P.H. Epidemiology; Biostatistics
Job Field:
Healthcare - Research
Job Title:
Senior Data Scientist
Organization Name:
ConcertAI
City:
Sebastopol
State:
CA
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Bree Aldridge (Beardsley), Ph.D.
Class:
- 1998
High School:
- University High School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Computer Engineering; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Biological Engineering
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Job Field:
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences
Job Title:
Associate Professor, Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Biomedical Engineering
Organization Name:
Tufts University School of Medicine
City:
Lexington
State:
MA
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Ruth Allard
Class:
- 1990
High School:
- Saguaro High School
High School City:
Scottsdale
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Interdisciplinary Studies: Ecology, Latin American Studies
Graduate University:
Duke University
Graduate Degree:
M.E.M. Environmental Management; Conservation Biology
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Alumni Association Fellowship
Job Field:
Nonprofit - Museums & Zoos
Job Title:
Senior Vice President of Conservation Science, Learning & Engagement
Organization Name:
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation - Phoenix Zoo
City:
Scottsdale
State:
AZ
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Lynné Almy (Abbuhl)
Class:
- 2005
High School:
- Mountain View High School-Tucson
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
History; Economics; Spanish
Graduate University:
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree:
M.Ed. Elementary Education
Job Field:
Education - K-12 Education
Job Title:
Director of Counseling
Organization Name:
Western School of Science and Technology
City:
Phoenix
State:
AZ
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Ruben Alonzo
Class:
- 2001
High School:
- Cibola High School
High School City:
Yuma
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Political Science
Job Field:
Education - Higher Education
Job Title:
Executive Director, Government and Community Engagement
Organization Name:
Arizona State University
City:
Phoenix
State:
AZ
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Clark Alves, M.D., M.P.H.
Class:
- 2007
High School:
- St. Johns High School
High School City:
St. Johns
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Interdisciplinary Studies: Biology, Spanish, Community Development
Graduate University:
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree:
M.P.H. Global Family and Child Health
Graduate University:
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree:
M.D.
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
AmeriCorps Scholarship/Fellowship
Job Field:
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Job Title:
Physician
Organization Name:
Abrazo Family Medicine
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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Rupesh Amin, Ph.D.
Class:
- 1997
High School:
- Gilbert High School
High School City:
Gilbert
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Biochemistry; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University:
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Molecular Cellular Biology and Immunology
Job Field:
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences
Job Title:
Head of Synthetic and Cancer Biology, Research
Organization Name:
Century Therapeutics
City:
Seattle
State:
WA
