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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Amy Umaretiya
Class
2011
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Civil Engineering; Political Science
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Technology and Policy
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management
Organization Name
PuroAir
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Olivia Valencia, M.D.
Class
2011
High School
Salpointe Catholic High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Art History
Angela Abolhassani, Ph.D.
Class
2010
High School
North Canyon High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Global Studies; English Literature
Graduate University
University of Tasmania
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. International Law and Fisheries Management
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
CITY
Seattle
State
WA
Tina Cai
Class
2010
High School
Corona del Sol High School
High School City
Tempe
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics; English
Graduate University
Columbia University
Graduate Degree
M.P.A. International Affairs
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Writing & Editing
Organization Name
iResearch Services
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Savannah Carlson (Martin)
Class
2010
High School
Prescott High School
High School City
Prescott
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Political Science
Graduate University
Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Degree
D.P.T.
Job Field
Healthcare
Organization Name
Rhea Medical Center
CITY
St. Louis
State
MO
Daming Chen
Class
2010
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Computer Science; Mathematics
Graduate University
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Computer Science
Job Field
Engineering - Software
Organization Name
Apple Inc.
CITY
Sunnyvale
State
CA
Brandon Day
Class
2010
High School
Rincon High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
French; Psychology; Philosophy
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
French
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
Paul Valéry University, Montpellier III
CITY
Montpellier
Leah Edwards
Class
2010
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Environmental and Water Resource Economics; Political Science
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Stanford University
CITY
Stanford
State
CA
John Ernzen, M.D.
Class
2010
High School
Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Biomedical Engineering
Graduate University
Northwestern University
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Northwestern Medicine
CITY
Chicago
State
IL
Daniel Fried, Ph.D.
Class
2010
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Computer Science; Mathematics; Information Science
Graduate University
Cambridge University
Graduate Degree
M.Phil. Computer Science
Graduate University
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Computer Science
Job Field
Engineering - Computer
Organization Name
Carnegie Mellon University
CITY
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Lindsey Gibson
Class
2010
High School
Sinagua High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Nursing
Quentin Gunn
Class
2010
High School
Buena High School
High School City
Sierra Vista
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics; Mathematics
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Statistics
Organization Name
Segal Consulting
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Ryan Lane
Class
2010
High School
Prescott High School
High School City
Prescott
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Software Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Software
Organization Name
Culdesac
CITY
Budapest
Rae Anne Martinez
Class
2010
High School
Highland High School
High School City
Gilbert
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Sociology
Laura Moedano, J.D.
Class
2010
High School
Cibola High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Global Studies; Philosophy
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.A. Philosophy
Graduate University
University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Corporate
Organization Name
Foley & Lardner LLP
CITY
Pasadena
State
CA
Lauren Sandground, J.D.
Class
2010
High School
Highland High School
High School City
Gilbert
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Justice Studies
Graduate University
University of Virginia
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law
Organization Name
K&L Gates LLP
CITY
Fairfax
State
VA
