Flinn Foundation selects 30 Arizonans as 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellows
May 15, 2025
Thirty Arizonans from across the state — representing a wide range of professionals, ideologies, and lived experiences — have been selected as the 17th cohort of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, a flagship program of the nonpartisan Arizona Center for Civic Leadership…
Flinn-Brown Fellow Jamie Festa-Daigle
April 25, 2025
After more than two decades in Lake Havasu City, Jaime Festa-Daigle is bringing her deep-rooted passion for public education and civic engagement to northern Arizona.
April 2025 Network News
April 25, 2025
April is National Poetry Month, a perfect reminder that words—when chosen with care—can move people, change minds, and bring meaning to complexity. I’ve always believed that strong leadership, like good poetry, begins with listening.
New data illustrates progress and opportunities for Arizona’s civic health
April 24, 2025
A new update to the Arizona Civic Health Progress Meters, including Civic Participation and Connected Communities, indicates that while Arizona has made significant strides in volunteerism, community collaboration, and consumer activism, important opportunities remain to strengthen public participation and civic dialogue. The new…
CivEx: Still Missing Too Much School
March 27, 2025
High absence rates continue to undermine teaching and learning—leading to poorer academic outcomes, persistent attendance issues, and a higher risk of dropout, while also challenging teachers' ability to provide consistent instruction.
March 2025 Network News
March 25, 2025
Many of you know that the Flinn Foundation was established by Dr. Robert and Irene Flinn. Dr. Flinn was a renowned leader of Arizona's medical community who had a special interest in both medical education and new technology, especially for…
Flinn-Brown Fellow Christian Osmeña
March 24, 2025
Christian Osmeña is a distinguished leader in higher education administration, public policy, and civic engagement. As the Vice President for Enterprise Planning at Arizona State University (ASU), he is instrumental in charting the university’s strategic direction.