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…

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…

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…

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…

The 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship application opened Feb. 2 and will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.  The Flinn-Brown Fellowship is a statewide civic leadership program like no other.    For 15 years, the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn…

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