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.

  • Francis Siciliano, J.D.

    Class:

    • 1988

    High School:

    • Shadow Mountain High School

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Economics; Political Science

    Graduate University:

    Stanford University

    Graduate Degree:

    J.D.

    Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships

    Truman; Economics Graduate Fellowship

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Executive

    Job Title:

    Director and Chairman of the Board

    Organization Name:

    Federal Loan Home Bank of San Francisco

    City:

    Los Altos

    State:

    CA

  • Selma Siddiqui, M.D.

    Class:

    • 2003

    High School:

    • Cortez High School

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Microbiology; Economics

    Graduate University:

    Northwestern University

    Graduate Degree:

    M.D.

    Job Field:

    Healthcare - Healthcare Provider

    Job Title:

    Trauma/Critical Care Fellow

    Organization Name:

    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    City:

    Baltimore

    State:

    MD

  • Angela Siebrecht

    Class:

    • 2014

    High School:

    • River Valley High School

    High School City:

    Mohave Valley

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Creative Writing

    Job Field:

    Government & Public Administration - Government-Local

    Job Title:

    Program Assistant

    Organization Name:

    City of Mesa

    City:

    Phoenix

    State:

    AZ

  • Arielle Silverman, Ph.D.

    Class:

    • 2003

    High School:

    • Chaparral High School

    High School City:

    Scottsdale

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Biology and Society; Psychology

    Graduate University:

    University of Colorado

    Graduate Degree:

    Ph.D. Psychology

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Consulting

    Job Title:

    Founder and Consultant

    Organization Name:

    Disability Wisdom Consulting

    City:

    Silver Spring

    State:

    MD

  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman

    Class:

    • 2014

    High School:

    • Hamilton High School

    High School City:

    Chandler

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Consulting

    Job Title:

    Digital Consultant

    Organization Name:

    Self-employed

    City:

    Los Angeles

    State:

    CA

  • Carter-Thaxton Smith

    Class:

    • 2010

    High School:

    • University High School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Mathematics

    City:

    Tucson

    State:

    AZ

  • Marla Smith-Nilson

    Class:

    • 1987

    High School:

    • Benson High School

    High School City:

    Benson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Civil Engineering

    Graduate University:

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Graduate Degree:

    M.S. Environmental Engineering

    Job Field:

    Nonprofit - International Relief

    Job Title:

    Executive Director

    Organization Name:

    Water 1st International

    City:

    Seattle

    State:

    WA

  • Julie Snell (Lyon)

    Class:

    • 2010

    High School:

    • Sahuaro High School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Accounting

    Graduate University:

    University of Arizona

    Graduate Degree:

    M.S. Accounting

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management

    Job Title:

    Director of Taxes

    Organization Name:

    PF Chang's China Bistro

    City:

    Scottsdale

    State:

    AZ

  • John Snowberger, III

    Class:

    • 2003

    High School:

    • Central High School

    High School City:

    Phoenix

    University:

    • University of Arizona

    Field of Study:

    Philosophy

    Graduate University:

    University of Arizona

    Graduate Degree:

    Ph.D. Mining and Geological Engineering

    Job Field:

    Education - K-12 Education

    Job Title:

    GK-12 Fellow

    Organization Name:

    National Science Foundation

    City:

    Tucson

    State:

    AZ

  • Caroline Snyder

    Class:

    • 2014

    High School:

    • University High School

    High School City:

    Tucson

    University:

    • Arizona State University

    Field of Study:

    Biological Sciences

    Graduate University:

    Arizona State University

    Graduate Degree:

    M.S. Business Analytics

    Job Field:

    Management, Business, and Finance - Consulting

    Job Title:

    Consultant

    Organization Name:

    Boston Consulting Group

    City:

    Chicago

    State:

    IL