Scholars Directory
The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of nearly 750 individuals providing leadership on their campuses, in their professions, and in their communities across Arizona and far beyond.
This directory introduces Scholars from the program’s first class in 1986 through the Class of 2025, including their high school, university, and field of study. Some records—based on alumni permission—also provide information on graduate studies, career path, and current residence.
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Troy Gilchrist
Class
2018
High School
ACP High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics
Ana Grajales
Class
2018
High School
BASIS Phoenix
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Biomedical Sciences; Nutritional Sciences
Graduate University
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Graduate Degree
Medicine (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Christopher Hernandez Salinas
Class
2018
High School
Coronado High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Biology and Society; Global Health; Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Graduate Degree
Medicine (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Rahul Jayaraman
Class
2018
High School
BASIS Chandler
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; Political Science
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.P.P. Public Policy
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Harvard University
CITY
Cambridge
State
MA
Kyle Kline
Class
2018
High School
Paradise Valley High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Environmental Studies; Political Science
Graduate University
University of Oxford
Graduate Degree
MSc Environmental Change and Management
Job Field
Government & Public Administration
Organization Name
East Dunbartonshire Council
CITY
Glasgow
Natasha Loving
Class
2018
High School
Millennium High School
High School City
Goodyear
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Creative Writing
Graduate University
University of Wyoming
Graduate Degree
M.A. English (in progress)
Job Field
Education
Organization Name
University of Wyoming
CITY
Laramie
State
WY
Edgar Melendrez Alvarado
Class
2018
High School
Cibola High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Physiology; Political Science
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.S. Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Lauren Paxton
Class
2018
High School
Pinnacle High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Psychology
Job Field
Law
Organization Name
Orleans Public Defenders
CITY
New Orleans
State
LA
Nancy Twishime
Class
2018
High School
Bioscience High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Medical Studies
Job Field
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences
Organization Name
HonorHealth
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Lakshmi Vallabhaneni
Class
2018
High School
Hamilton High School
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S. Healthcare Management
Job Field
Healthcare
Organization Name
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Tissiana Vallecillo
Class
2018
High School
BASIS Chandler
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Minnesota Campus
CITY
Chandler
State
AZ
Zcheecid Aguirre
Class
2017
High School
Desert View High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
East Asian Studies (Japanese Culture emphasis)
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.A. Japanese Linguistics
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
University of Arizona
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Amanda Bertsch
Class
2017
High School
Tri-city College Preparatory High School
High School City
Prescott
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Computer Science; Mathematics
Graduate University
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Language Technologies
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Carnegie Mellon University
CITY
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Daniel Bonner
Class
2017
High School
Brophy College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Electrical Engineering; History
Job Field
Engineering
Organization Name
Trimble Navigation
CITY
Campbell
State
CA
Phoebe Chilton
Class
2017
High School
Mingus Union High School
High School City
Cottonwood
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Anthropology
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Design
Organization Name
Jackalope Handpoke
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Nizhonabah Davis
Class
2017
High School
Ganado High School
High School City
Ganado
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
