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.

Bobby Cottam, Ph.D.

Class

2007

High School

Red Mountain High School

High School City

Mesa

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Civil Engineering; Sustainability

Graduate University

Arizona State University

Graduate Degree

M.S.E. Civil Engineering

Graduate University

University of Arkansas

Graduate Degree

Ph.D. Industrial Engineering

CITY

Fayetteville

State

AR

Tracy Fairfield (Sheldahl)

Class

2007

High School

Cibola High School

High School City

Yuma

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Intermedia Arts – 3d Modeling and Animation

CITY

Redmond

State

WA

Quinney Fu, M.D.

Class

2007

High School

Dobson High School

High School City

Mesa

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Molecular and Cellular Biology; Public Administration

Mary Beth Hutchinson

Class

2007

High School

Red Mountain High School

High School City

Mesa

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

History; Religious Studies

Graduate University

Stanford University

Graduate Degree

M.Ed. History and Social Studies

CITY

Chicago

State

IL

Mark Jeng, M.D., Ph.D.

Class

2007

High School

Desert Vista High School

High School City

Phoenix

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology

Graduate University

University of California - San Francisco

Graduate Degree

Ph.D. Immunology

Graduate University

Stanford University

Graduate Degree

M.D.

CITY

New York

State

NY

Margo Johnson

Class

2007

High School

Tucson High Magnet School

High School City

Tucson

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Psychology

Arielle King

Class

2007

High School

Dobson High School

High School City

Mesa

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Psychology

Graduate University

Arizona State University

Graduate Degree

M.Ed. Special Education

Graduate University

Ball State University

Graduate Degree

M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis

CITY

San Diego

State

CA

Charles Mackin, Jr., Ph.D.

Class

2007

High School

Buena High School

High School City

Sierra Vista

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Electrical Engineering

Jared Neufer

Class

2007

High School

Phoenix Country Day School

High School City

Paradise Valley

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Mathematics; Political Science

CITY

Charlottesville

State

VA

Kathryn Scheckel

Class

2007

High School

Xavier College Preparatory

High School City

Phoenix

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology; Music (Piano)

Graduate University

Arizona State University

Graduate Degree

M.A. Public Policy

CITY

Scottsdale

State

AZ

Sarah Seidman (Trainor)

Class

2007

High School

Flowing Wells High School

High School City

Tucson

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Management Information Systems; Finance

CITY

Pasadena

State

CA

Amy Shahar (Stabler)

Class

2007

High School

Thunderbird High School

High School City

Phoenix

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Economics

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

M.A. Geography

CITY

Morgantown

State

WV

Juhyung Sun, M.B.A., M.P.H.

Class

2007

High School

Canyon del Oro High School

High School City

Tucson

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Graduate University

University of Arizona

Graduate Degree

M.B.A.; M.P.H. Health Services Administration

CITY

Fairfax

State

VA

Huan Wang

Class

2007

High School

Chandler High School

High School City

Chandler

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Studio Arts; Physiology

Graduate University

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Graduate Degree

M.D.

CITY

Phoenix

State

AZ

Nikolos Warner

Class

2007

High School

Salpointe Catholic High School

High School City

Tucson

University

University of Arizona

Field Of Study

Philosophy; Psychology

Cole Wirpel

Class

2007

High School

Rio Rico High School

High School City

Rio Rico

University

Arizona State University

Field Of Study

Global Studies; Political Science

CITY

Brookhaven

State

GA