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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Shantanu Bala
Class
2011
High School
Barry Goldwater High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Computer Science; Psychology
Job Field
Engineering - Software
Organization Name
Breadpad
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Lee Burke
Class
2011
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Computational Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Washington
Graduate Degree
M.S. Applied Mathematics
Job Field
Engineering - Software
Organization Name
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
CITY
Seattle
State
WA
Eric Chang, Ph.D.
Class
2011
High School
Corona del Sol High School
High School City
Tempe
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate University
Stanford University
Graduate Degree
M.S.; Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Mechanical
Organization Name
Kitty Hawk Corporation
CITY
Mountain View
State
CA
Cody Frear, M.D., Ph.D.
Class
2011
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Anthropology; Biology
Dylon Gookin, M.D.
Class
2011
High School
Red Mountain High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Graduate University
University of Vermont
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Tufts Medical Center
CITY
Boston
State
MA
Shanan Immel, M.D.
Class
2011
High School
McClintock High School
High School City
Tempe
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Microbiology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Graduate Degree
M.D.; M.P.H.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Tulane University
CITY
New Orleans
State
LA
Cary Kelly
Class
2011
High School
Marana High School
High School City
Marana
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Business (Global Politics); Economics
Graduate University
Stanford University
Graduate Degree
M.A. Education
Job Field
Education - K-12 Education
Organization Name
Flowing Wells High School
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Julia King Kohn
Class
2011
High School
Dobson High School
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
French
Job Field
Education - K-12 Education
Organization Name
St. Dominic Savio Academy
CITY
Mesa
State
AZ
Gabrielle Lacy
Class
2011
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Donovan Lockwood, M.D.
Class
2011
High School
Arcadia High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Yale University
CITY
New Haven
State
CT
Lily Luo
Class
2011
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Accountancy
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Business Analytics
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Statistics
Organization Name
Divisions Maintenance Group
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Michael Patrick Martin, Ph.D.
Class
2011
High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Computer Science; Linguistics; Mathematics
Graduate University
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Degree
Mathematics
Job Field
Government & Public Administration
Organization Name
Sandia National Laboratories - New Mexico
CITY
Albuquerque
State
NM
Jacquelyn Oesterblad, J.D.
Class
2011
High School
Payson High School
High School City
Payson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Global Studies (International Political Economy); Middle Eastern and North African Studies; Political Science
Graduate University
Yale University
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law
Organization Name
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
CITY
New Haven
State
CT
Katherine Richard
Class
2011
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics
Graduate University
University of Michigan
Graduate Degree
Economics and Public Policy (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of Michigan
CITY
Washington
State
DC
Nicholas Synodis
Class
2011
High School
Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mathematics
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Quality, Reliability, and Statistical Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Industrial
Organization Name
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
CITY
Mesa
State
AZ
Paul Michael Thomson
Class
2011
High School
Mesa High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Africana Studies; Acting
Graduate University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Afro-American Studies (in progress)
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Acting
Organization Name
The Story Theatre
CITY
Chicago
State
IL
