Scholars Directory

The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of more than 725 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 2024, 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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Daisy Flores

Class

High School

High School City

Globe

University

Field Of Study

Near Eastern Studies

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

M.A. Near Eastern Studies

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

J.D.

Job Field

Law - Estate

Organization Name

Daisy Flores Law

CITY

Globe

State

AZ

Gregory Franklin

Class

High School

High School City

Phoenix

University

Field Of Study

Mathematics

Job Field

Engineering - Software

CITY

Duvall

State

WA

Paul Giger

Class

High School

High School City

Peoria

University

Field Of Study

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Graduate University

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Graduate Degree

M.D.

Job Field

Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

Organization Name

Providence Health & Services - Oregon

CITY

Portland

State

OR

Sherri Irvin

Class

High School

High School City

Sierra Vista

University

Field Of Study

Philosophy

Jennifer Nelson

Class

High School

High School City

Mesa

University

Field Of Study

Political Science

Graduate University

Harvard University

Graduate Degree

J.D.

Job Field

Law - Corporate

Organization Name

Honeywell

CITY

Phoenix

State

AZ

Erik Novak

Class

High School

High School City

Tucson

University

Field Of Study

Optical Engineering

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

M.S.; Ph.D. Optical Sciences

Job Field

Engineering - Optical

Organization Name

4D Technology

CITY

Tucson

State

AZ

Lisan Peng

Class

High School

High School City

Tucson

University

Field Of Study

Biochemistry; East Asian Studies

Graduate University

Oxford University

Graduate Degree

M.A. Philosophy and Physiology

Graduate University

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Graduate Degree

M.D.; Ph.D. Molecular Biology

Job Field

Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

Organization Name

Arizona Community Physicians

CITY

Tucson

State

AZ

Catherine Romero

Class

High School

High School City

Willcox

University

Field Of Study

German

Graduate University

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Graduate Degree

M.D.

Job Field

Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

Organization Name

Gila Valley Clinic

CITY

Safford

State

AZ

Carrie Spiller

Class

High School

High School City

Yuma

University

Field Of Study

Criminal Justice Administration

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

J.D.

Job Field

Law - Criminal Defense

Organization Name

Law Office of Carrie Spiller

CITY

Scottsdale

State

AZ

Kim Starkey

Class

High School

High School City

Phoenix

University

Field Of Study

Economics; Political Science

Jason Watson

Class

High School

High School City

Mesa

University

Field Of Study

Optical Engineering

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

M.S.; Ph.D. Optical Sciences

Job Field

Engineering - Optical

Organization Name

Waymo

CITY

San Jose

State

CA

Kurt Zobenica

Class

High School

High School City

Tucson

University

Field Of Study

Economics

Graduate University

California Institute of Technology

Graduate Degree

M.S. Economics

Graduate University

University of Arizona; Thunderbird School of Global Management

Graduate Degree

M.B.A. Finance; Master of International Management

Job Field

Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management

Organization Name

Xoc Pharmaceuticals

CITY

Colorado Springs

State

CO

Katrina Zwolinski

Class

High School

High School City

Chandler

University

Field Of Study

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Creative Writing

Graduate University

Colorado State University

Graduate Degree

D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine

Job Field

Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

Organization Name

Colorado Mountain College

CITY

Meeker

State

CO

Robert Ashley

Class

High School

High School City

Yuma

University

Field Of Study

Interdisciplinary Studies: English, Latin, Humanities

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

J.D.

Job Field

Law - Liability

Organization Name

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith - San Diego Office

CITY

Phoenix

State

AZ

Scott Borland

Class

High School

High School City

Tucson

University

Field Of Study

Materials Science and Engineering

Graduate University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Graduate Degree

M.S. Chemical Engineering

Job Field

Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences

Organization Name

Annexon Biosciences

CITY

Franklin

State

TN

Diann Christensen

Class

High School

High School City

Casa Grande

University

Field Of Study

Elementary Education; Spanish

Graduate University

Arizona State University

Graduate Degree

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

Job Field

Education - K-12 Education

Organization Name

Mesa Public Schools

CITY

Gilbert

State

AZ