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 and current residence.
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Caitlin Ruffenach (Acker)
Class
2004
High School
Salpointe Catholic High School
High School City
Tucson
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics; Political Science
Graduate University
University of Southern California
Graduate Degree
M.P.P. Public Policy
CITY
Gilbert
State
AZ
Brittany Shaw (Erwin)
Class
2004
High School
Arizona School for the Arts
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Supply Chain Management
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Wayne Shen, M.B.A.
Class
2004
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Music (Violin Performance)
Graduate University
New England Conservatory
Graduate Degree
M.M. Music Performance (Violin)
Graduate University
Indiana University - Bloomington
Graduate Degree
M.B.A.
CITY
Millburn
State
NJ
Daniel Sullivan, Ph.D.
Class
2004
High School
Shadow Mountain High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Psychology; German Studies
Graduate University
University of Kansas
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Psychology
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Levi Trujillo
Class
2004
High School
Nogales High School
High School City
Nogales
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Microbiology
Graduate University
Northern Arizona University
Graduate Degree
Physical Therapy (in progress)
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Samantha Winter McAlpin, J.D.
Class
2004
High School
Xavier College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
English (Literature), History; Spanish
Graduate University
University of Notre Dame
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Graduate University
University of San Diego
Graduate Degree
LL.M. Taxation
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Adeel Yang, M.D.
Class
2004
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Economics
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
CITY
San Francisco
State
CA
Megan Brand (McGinnity), Ph.D.
Class
2003
High School
Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Political Science; Economics
Amy Chang, J.D.
Class
2003
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Political Science; History
Graduate University
Harvard University
Graduate Degree
J.D.
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Steven Cottam
Class
2003
High School
Red Mountain High School
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Religious Studies; History
Graduate University
Catholic Theological Union
Graduate Degree
M.A. Theology
CITY
Mechanicsville
State
VA
Joe Fu
Class
2003
High School
Dobson High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Philosophy; Microbiology
Danielle Gray (Schafer)
Class
2003
High School
Centennial High School
High School City
Peoria
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Communications
CITY
San Mateo
State
CA
Marian Lacy, M.D.
Class
2003
High School
Flagstaff High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
English; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Near Eastern Studies
Graduate University
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Degree
M.D.
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Alexander Lau, M.F.A.
Class
2003
High School
Flagstaff High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Media Arts; Journalism
Graduate University
Florida State University
Graduate Degree
M.F.A. Film Production
CITY
San Francisco
State
CA
Annie McGettigan
Class
2003
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Economics; Mathematics; Political Science; Spanish
Margaret Neff
Class
2003
High School
Coconino High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Anthropology; Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate University
Northern Arizona University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Archaeology; GIS
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
