2017 Flinn-Brown Fellow Kyle Sawyer serves as the assistant director of public policy and strategic planning at the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). In this leadership role, he oversees federal relations, legislative affairs, strategic planning, and project management — bringing…

Centuries ago, salons were a powerful force in shaping culture, politics, and civic life.   Salons were curated gatherings (usually in a private home) where a host, often a woman, brought together writers, scientists, artists, and public officials to debate ideas,…

Last week, I came across a quote by Carl Jung in an art exhibit that made me reflect: “You don't get wounded alone. And we don't heal alone.”  Jung was speaking to the human experience of suffering and healing, and…

Since 1996, Flinn-Brown Fellow Richard Yarbough has served at Pilgrim Rest Foundation. His early work focused on real estate acquisition, site plan development, construction, and financing of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church campus. It was a dynamic period of growth.…

Arizona is evaluating federal Medicaid funding changes that could impact AHCCCS eligibility and operations or shift more financial responsibility to the state. Beth will provide a detailed overview of how these adjustments may affect AHCCCS health plans, enrollment, and access…

Though it’s been over half a year since voters approved the measure in November 2024, Proposition 479 remains a strong example of what can be accomplished through long-term planning, coordination across jurisdictions, and broad-based public engagement.

In a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article, I described Flinn-Brown Fellows as “sentries at the gate.” For me, the analogy reflects the spirit of the founding aspiration of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship—to build a strong network of principled leaders to help offset the…