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.
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Jason Watson, Ph.D.
Class:
- 1989
High School:
- Westwood High School
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Optical Engineering
Graduate University:
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree:
M.S.; Ph.D. Optical Sciences
Job Field:
Engineering - Optical
Job Title:
Optical Engineer
Organization Name:
Waymo
City:
San Jose
State:
CA
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Benjamin Weaver, Ph.D.
Class:
- 1991
High School:
- Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Physics; German
Graduate University:
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Physics
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program Grant
Job Field:
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Planetary Science
Job Title:
Associate Scientist, NOAO System Science and Data Center (NSSDC)
Organization Name:
National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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Michael Weingartner
Class:
- 2009
High School:
- Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School City:
Phoenix
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Creative Writing; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University:
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Degree:
J.D.
Job Field:
Law - Government Service
Job Title:
Law Clerk
Organization Name:
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
City:
Philadelphia
State:
PA
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Rachel Wellhausen, Ph.D.
Class:
- 2000
High School:
- Dobson High School
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Economics; English; Interdisciplinary Studies: German, Russian, Political Science
Graduate University:
London School of Economics
Graduate Degree:
M.S. Political Economy
Graduate University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Political Science
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
NSEP
Job Field:
Education - Higher Education
Job Title:
Associate Professor
Organization Name:
University of Texas at Austin
City:
Austin
State:
TX
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Noah Wellman
Class:
- 2022
High School:
- Catalina Foothills High School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Physics
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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timothy west, M.D.
Class:
- 1986
High School:
- Prescott High School
High School City:
Prescott
University:
- Northern Arizona University
Field of Study:
Microbiology
Graduate University:
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree:
M.D.
Job Field:
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Job Title:
OB/Gyn, The Woman's Clinic: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Organization Name:
St. Luke's Health System
City:
Boise
State:
ID
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Sandra West Neukom, J.D.
Class:
- 1996
High School:
- University High School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Psychology; Marketing
Graduate University:
Stanford University
Graduate Degree:
J.D.
Job Field:
Law - Litigation
Job Title:
Associate
Organization Name:
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
City:
Menlo Park
State:
CA
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Colleen Wheeler (Clarkson)
Class:
- 1994
High School:
- Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Economics
Graduate University:
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree:
M.S. Healthcare Management
Graduate University:
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Degree:
M.P.H. International Health
Job Field:
Healthcare - Health/Health Care
Job Title:
COO
Organization Name:
Wheeler Medical
City:
Mesa
State:
AZ
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Narissa Whitelaw, D.O.
Class:
- 1999
High School:
- Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Psychology
Graduate University:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduate Degree:
D.O.
Job Field:
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Job Title:
Family medicine physician
Organization Name:
Arizona Community Physicians
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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Ben Whitely
Class:
- 2012
High School:
- Ironwood High School
High School City:
Glendale
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Computer Science
Job Field:
Engineering - Computer
Job Title:
Security Architect
Organization Name:
Robert Half
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ