The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of more than 700 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 2023, 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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Clare Aslan (Ellsworth), Ph.D.
Class:
- 1996
High School:
- Prescott High School
High School City:
Prescott
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Graduate University:
University of California - Davis
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Ecology
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program; NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship; Smith Fellowship
Job Field:
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Environmental Science
Job Title:
Co-Director, Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes, School of Earth and Sustainability
Organization Name:
Northern Arizona University
City:
Flagstaff
State:
AZ
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Jeremy Babendure, Ph.D.
Class:
- 1997
High School:
- Chaparral High School
High School City:
Scottsdale
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Biochemistry
Graduate University:
University of California - San Diego
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Biological Sciences
Job Field:
Education - K-12 Education
Job Title:
Executive Director
Organization Name:
SciTech Institute
City:
Chandler
State:
AZ
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Danielle Bäck, M.D.
Class:
- 2008
High School:
- Tempe Preparatory Academy
High School City:
Tempe
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Economics
Graduate University:
Harvard University
Graduate Degree:
M.D.
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Truman
Job Field:
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Job Title:
Primary Care Physician
Organization Name:
Massachusetts General Hospital
City:
West Newton
State:
MA
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Neha Badhwar
Class:
- 2022
High School:
- Barry Goldwater High School
High School City:
Phoenix
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Psychology
City:
Phoenix
State:
AZ
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Jason Baer
Class:
- 1987
High School:
- Lake Havasu High School
High School City:
Lake Havasu City
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Political Science
Job Field:
Arts and Communication - Communications
Job Title:
Founder and President, Communications
Organization Name:
Ursus 10
City:
Bloomington
State:
IN
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Shantanu Bala
Class:
- 2011
High School:
- Barry Goldwater High School
High School City:
Phoenix
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Computer Science; Psychology
Job Field:
Engineering - Software
Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Organization Name:
Art Blocks
City:
Tempe
State:
AZ
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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.
Job Field:
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Job Title:
Physician, OBGYN
Organization Name:
El Rio Community Health Center
City:
Tucson
State:
AZ
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Jennifer Banks (Pillen)
Class:
- 1991
High School:
- Benson High School
High School City:
Benson
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
Education; English
Graduate University:
George Mason University
Graduate Degree:
M.A. English
Job Field:
Education - K-12 Education
Job Title:
English Teacher, Kyrene Middle School
Organization Name:
Kyrene Elementary School District
City:
Tempe
State:
AZ
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Greta Baranowski, BA
Class:
- 2004
High School:
- Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City:
Mesa
University:
- Arizona State University
Field of Study:
English
Job Field:
Arts and Communication - Writing & Editing
Job Title:
Writer and editor
Organization Name:
Self-employed
City:
Des Moines
State:
IA
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Paul Barber, Ph.D.
Class:
- 1987
High School:
- Tucson High Magnet School
High School City:
Tucson
University:
- University of Arizona
Field of Study:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Graduate University:
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree:
Ph.D. Integrative Biology
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program; NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship
Job Field:
Education - Higher Education
Job Title:
Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Organization Name:
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA