Scholars Directory
The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of more than 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 2026, 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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Nikhil Dave
Class
2018
High School
Horizon Honors High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Neuroscience; Innovation in Society
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Biology
CITY
New York City
State
NY
Finley Dutton-Reid
Class
2018
High School
BASIS Flagstaff
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
PPEL (Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law); Economics; Psychology
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Hale Anna Espinoza
Class
2018
High School
Veritas Preparatory Academy
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Philosophy; Fashion
Graduate University
Vanderbilt University
Graduate Degree
J.D. (in progress)
CITY
Nashville
State
TN
Griffin Fletcher
Class
2018
High School
Brophy College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Supply Chain Management
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Business Analytics
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Troy Gilchrist, M.B.A.
Class
2018
High School
ACP High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Business Analytics
Graduate University
University of Chicago
Graduate Degree
M.B.A.
CITY
Chicago
State
IL
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
M.D. (in progress)
CITY
Rockville
State
MD
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
M.D. (in progress)
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
Harvard University
Graduate Degree
J.D. (in progress)
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.P.P. Public Policy
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
M.Sc. Environmental Change and Management
CITY
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
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
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.D. (in progress)
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.S. Cellular and Molecular Medicine
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
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
Graduate University
Duke University School of Medicine
Graduate Degree
M.D. (in progress)
CITY
Durham
State
NC
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
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D. (in progress)
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
Graduate University
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Minnesota Campus
Graduate Degree
M.D. (in progress)
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
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Hispanic Linguistics (in progress)
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
