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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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