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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John Ingraham, Ph.D.
Class
2008
High School
Saguaro High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Computational Mathematical Sciences; Biochemistry
Graduate University
Harvard University
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Systems Biology
CITY
Boston
State
MA
Amy Kaczmarowski, Ph.D.
Class
2008
High School
Gilbert High School
High School City
Gilbert
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Aerospace Engineering; Earth and Space Exploration
Graduate University
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Graduate Degree
M.S. Materials Science Engineering
Graduate University
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Materials Science Engineering
CITY
Albuquerque
State
NM
John Kondziolka
Class
2008
High School
Dobson High School
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Civil Engineering
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering
CITY
Belmont
State
MA
Benjamin Lang, M.D., M.P.H.
Class
2008
High School
Flagstaff High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Global Health
Graduate University
University of Washington School of Medicine
Graduate Degree
M.P.H.; M.D.
CITY
Austin
State
TX
Mark McCarty
Class
2008
High School
Payson High School
High School City
Payson
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics; Russian
Kellie Mejdrich
Class
2008
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
English; Journalism
CITY
Washington
State
DC
Sindhu Pandurangi, M.D.
Class
2008
High School
Arizona School for the Arts
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; Psychology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Graduate Degree
M.D.
CITY
Philadelphia
State
PA
Erik Stout, Ph.D.
Class
2008
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mathematics; Economics
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Neuroscience
CITY
Seattle
State
WA
Mitchell Turbenson, J.D.
Class
2008
High School
Gilbert High School
High School City
Gilbert
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Classical Guitar Performance; Mathematics
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
J.D.
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
David Ware
Class
2008
High School
Salpointe Catholic High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Management Information Systems; Mathematics
CITY
Arlington
State
VA
Jason Xu, Ph.D.
Class
2008
High School
Ironwood Ridge High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Mathematics
Graduate University
University of Washington
Graduate Degree
M.S.; Ph.D. Statistics
CITY
santa monica
State
CA
Joanna Yang Yowler, Ph.D.
Class
2008
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Biological Sciences
Graduate University
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences (Clinical and Translational Science)
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Clark Alves, M.D., M.P.H.
Class
2007
High School
St. Johns High School
High School City
St. Johns
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: Biology, Spanish, Community Development
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.D.; M.P.H. Global Family and Child Health
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Shruti Bala, M.D., M.P.H.
Class
2007
High School
Barry Goldwater High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Anthropology; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Graduate Degree
M.P.H. Global Health; M.D.
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Efren Bernal (Martinez), M.D.
Class
2007
High School
Alhambra High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Nursing
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
CITY
Rochester
State
MN
Ellen Chang
Class
2007
High School
Corona del Sol High School
High School City
Tempe
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Finance; Mathematics
