Scholars Directory

The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of more than 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 2023, 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.

  • Mikaela Bell

    Class:

    • 2004

    High School:

    • University High School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Lingusitics; Anthropology; Medieval Studies

    Job Field:

    Arts and Communication - Writing & Editing

    Job Title:

    Freelance Copywriter

    City:

    Échirolles

    State:

    France

  • Thomas Bello, Ph.D.

    Class:

    • 2012

    High School:

    • Mountain Pointe High School

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Biomedical Engineering; Mathematics

    Graduate University:

    University of Washington

    Graduate Degree:

    Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Job Field:

    Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences

    Job Title:

    Computational Biologist II

    Organization Name:

    Adaptive Biotechnologies

    City:

    Seattle

    State:

    WA

  • Koda Benavidez

    Class:

    • 2020

    High School:

    • Mohave High School

    High School City:

    Bullhead City

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Applied Mathematics

    City:

    Tucson

    State:

    AZ

  • Sam Benavidez

    Class:

    • 2023

    High School:

    • North Phoenix Preparatory Academy

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Finance

    City:

    Tempe

    State:

    Arizona

  • Zoe Benson

    Class:

    • 2019

    High School:

    • Catalina Foothills High School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

    City:

    Boston

    State:

    MA

  • Stephen Bergauer

    Class:

    • 2012

    High School:

    • Hamilton High School

    High School City:

    Chandler

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Finance; Mathematics; Economics

    Graduate University:

    University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

    Graduate Degree:

    MBA (in progress)

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management

    Job Title:

    Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Management

    Organization Name:

    Dimensional Fund Advisors

    City:

    Santa Monica

    State:

    CA

  • Cambel Berk, M.D.

    Class:

    • 2000

    High School:

    • Patagonia Union High School

    High School City:

    Patagonia

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics; Microbiology; Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Graduate University:

    University of Arizona

    Graduate Degree:

    M.P.H.; M.D.

    Job Field:

    Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

    Job Title:

    Resident Physician, Pediatrics

    Organization Name:

    Baystate Medical Center

    City:

    Springfield

    State:

    MA

  • Efren Bernal (Martinez), M.D.

    Class:

    • 2007

    High School:

    • Alhambra High School

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Nursing

    Graduate University:

    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

    Graduate Degree:

    M.D.

    Job Field:

    Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

    Job Title:

    Resident, Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

    Organization Name:

    Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    City:

    Rochester

    State:

    MN

  • Lisa Bernal Brethour

    Class:

    • 1987

    High School:

    • Tucson High Magnet School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Mechanical Engineering

  • Daryl Bernstein

    Class:

    • 1994

    High School:

    • Mountain View High School-Mesa

    High School City:

    Mesa

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Marketing

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management

    Job Title:

    Founder and Managing Partner

    Organization Name:

    Clarity Investors LP

    City:

    Santa Barbara

    State:

    CA