News and Updates

Flinn-Brown Fellow Barbara Lang

April 28, 2026

Barbara “Barb” Lang has called Arizona home for more than three decades. She has lived in Phoenix and Gilbert and now resides in Sierra Vista with her husband, Marc, and their four dogs. Throughout her career, Barb’s focus has remained firmly…


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April 2026 Network News

April 28, 2026

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…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, Ed.D.

March 30, 2026

Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, Ed.D., is a proud Arizona native, born and raised in Mesa and still deeply rooted in the community she calls home. Her commitment to service began early. Her father, also a Mesa native, grew up working alongside his…


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March 2026 Network News

March 30, 2026

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…


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February 2026 Network News

February 24, 2026

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…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Zach Brooks, Ph.D.

February 23, 2026

While a fourth-generation Arizonan might point to deep family roots, Zach Brooks, Ph.D., describes his connection to the state as rooted in aspiration — a conviction that Arizona can lead the next frontier of health innovation. A 2017 Flinn-Brown Fellow…


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Flinn Foundation, Arizona America250 Commission, Art State Arizona reveal Five C’s art installations 

February 11, 2026

A new exhibit at the Flinn Foundation reimagines Arizona’s iconic Five C’s — copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate — in pieces created by artists from around the state.  The Foundation launched the show Feb. 3, in partnership with the Arizona America250 Commission and Art State Arizona, with about…


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