By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation Matt Walsh describes Fort Huachuca as “not on the beaten path to anywhere.” But that is an advantage for the military base’s mission and United States national security, even as it adds layers of significance…

The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy. Applications and recommendation letters will be accepted through November 12. The Academy builds Fellows’ expertise in policy and politics and…

Millennials, adults about 22-37 years old, are now the largest generation nationally and account for approximately a third of Arizona adults. However, millennials are still coming into their own as voters and leaders. A recent study by CIRCLE, the Center…

By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation Since being elected as a Safford city councilman at a young age, Joe Hughes has been immersed in the inner workings of all levels of government. He has spent most of his career working in…

By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation Candida Hunter remembers, when she was a young mother, meeting a First Things First representative during a visit to the Hualapai community in northwestern Arizona. The staffer’s personal interest, so genuine that she asked to…

Flinn-Brown Fellows learn, in large part, by doing. Fellows in each cohort and the entire Flinn-Brown Network have a wealth of experience, expertise, curiosity, and contacts to bring to project and policy development. Throughout the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy seminar…

By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation Arizona Rep. Drew John talks about his constituents as the coaches, family, and friends he grew up with. “It makes it a lot easier when you make a decision,” John says. “I always protect my…