This year marks 15 years of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, and we wanted to mark it in a way that feels true to what this Network is about—the people in it, and the communities across Arizona they show up for every…

One of the greatest strengths of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship is its ability to bring together leaders from across Arizona who are committed to thoughtful, solutions-driven public service. Senate Bill 1211 is a meaningful example of what can happen when that…

It's that time of year again. March Madness is upon us, and like millions of Americans, I filled out my bracket. I should be transparent: I don't follow college basketball closely. I couldn't tell you much about the teams, the…

Attending this year’s Super Bowl was an extraordinary experience — and not just for the reasons you would expect. Last fall, I was surprised and deeply honored to be selected as an Inspired Changemaker by the Arizona Cardinals. As part…

In 2026, the Flinn Foundation marks the 15th anniversary of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership, an important moment for us to reflect on how the Center began and how its work has evolved over time. When the Center was…

As we turn the page to a new year, I hope you give yourself permission to rest, reflect, and renew. Maybe your December was heavy, or maybe it was light. Either way, it leads to a new beginning. Maybe this…

Last week, I attended the opening night of Suffs at Gammage – the first official event of AZ250, Arizona’s initiative marking America250, our country’s semiquincentennial celebration.