Connecting Scholars with Alumni
There are countless benefits to joining the Flinn Scholars community. And one such benefit is that last word: Community.
The more than 650 Flinn Scholar alumni possess a wealth of knowledge and experience—in academia, the workplace, and in life. And they happen to be especially generous and service-minded toward current Scholars.
During our Alumni Hour, one distinguished Flinn Scholar alum is available for an hour of conversation with both current and alumni Scholars. It’s the sort of time where you can learn about someone’s journey, ask all kinds of questions that are on your mind—and gain inspiration for your path to success.
Alumni Hour Schedule
Monday, Aug. 18 (4-5 p.m.)
Ryan Johnson
Co-founder and CEO, Culdesac
Flinn Scholar Class of 2002
University of Arizona
Friday, Sept. 12 (12-1 p.m.)
Wylie Timmerman
Data Science Manager, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc.
Flinn Scholar Class of 2006
Arizona State University
How to Participate
A confirmation with a Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.
If you are a Flinn Scholar alum interested in sharing your story and supporting current Scholars, please contact us by email or at (602) 744-6802.
Want to check out previous sessions? Watch them on our YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on Spotify/Apple.
And see FLINNtalks for inspiring alumni stories.
Recent Alumni Guests
Nesima Aberra (July 2025)
Vice President of Digital and Content, Change Consulting
Flinn Scholar Class of 2009
Arizona State University
Jake Batsell (June 2025)
Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism, Southern Methodist University
Flinn Scholar Class of 1992
Arizona State University
Wendy Cassity (April 2025)
Chief Legal Officer, XPO
Flinn Scholar Class of 1993
University of Arizona
Jay Baer (March 2025)
Founder and President, Ursus 10
Flinn Scholar Class of 1987
University of Arizona
Michelle Minitti (February 2025)
Principal, Framework
Flinn Scholar Class of 1991
University of Arizona
Nikhil Dave (January 2025)
Health and Life Sciences Analyst, Gates Ventures
Flinn Scholar Class of 2018
Arizona State University
