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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Sarah Calvert, J.D.
Class
2000
High School
North High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Media Arts
Graduate University
Columbia University
Graduate Degree
J.D.
CITY
Brooklyn
State
NY
Esther Cardona
Class
2000
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Religious Studies
CITY
Berkeley
State
CA
Christopher Finney
Class
2000
High School
Flagstaff High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Environmental Sciences; Spanish
Graduate University
Yale University
Graduate Degree
M.E.M. Environmental Management
CITY
Sao Paulo
Country
Brazil
Doug Jarczyk, M.B.A.
Class
2000
High School
Ironwood High School
High School City
Glendale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.B.A.
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Rushabh Kamdar, M.B.A.
Class
2000
High School
Corona del Sol High School
High School City
Tempe
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Electrical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Hartford
Graduate Degree
M.B.A.
CITY
Chandler
State
AZ
Renata Keller, Ph.D.
Class
2000
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
History; Spanish
Graduate University
University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Degree
M.A.; Ph.D. History
CITY
Reno
State
NV
Andria Ligas
Class
2000
High School
Phoenix Country Day School
High School City
Paradise Valley
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Linguistics
Kate Petersen
Class
2000
High School
Horizon High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
English
Sarah Rector (Owen)
Class
2000
High School
Sinagua High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Mechanical Engineering (with honors)
CITY
Remuera
Country
New Zealand
Paul Rhatigan, Ph.D.
Class
2000
High School
Salpointe Catholic High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Electrical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Cambridge
Graduate Degree
M.Phil; Ph.D. Nanoscience
CITY
London
Country
United Kingdom
Jennifer Richards, Ph. D., M.P.H.
Class
2000
High School
Tuba City High School
High School City
Tuba City
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Business Management
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.P.H. Maternal and Child Health
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Health Behavior Health Promotion
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Jacob Stevens
Class
2000
High School
Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Computer Science
CITY
Portland
State
OR
Laura Swan (McPhee)
Class
2000
High School
Horizon High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Civil Engineering
CITY
Pasadena
State
CA
Rachel Wellhausen, Ph.D.
Class
2000
High School
Dobson High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Economics; English; Interdisciplinary Studies: German, Russian, Political Science
Graduate University
London School of Economics
Graduate Degree
M.S. Political Economy
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Political Science
CITY
Austin
State
TX
Eric Yip, Ph.D.
Class
2000
High School
Horizon High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Graduate University
Cornell University
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Biological Sciences
CITY
Bellefonte
State
PA
Joshua Billar, J.D.
Class
1999
High School
Ironwood High School
High School City
Glendale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
