Scholars Directory
The Flinn Scholars community is a dynamic group of nearly 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 2025, 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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Amy Britt, M.D.
Class
1989
High School
Flagstaff High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Northern Arizona Healthcare
CITY
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Peter Buntin Rinde, M.B.A.
Class
1989
High School
Benson High School
High School City
Benson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Management Information Systems
Graduate University
Pepperdine University
Graduate Degree
M.B.A. Leadership and Change Management
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Information Technology
Organization Name
Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Caltech
CITY
La Canada
State
CA
Brad Chvatal, D.M.D.
Class
1989
High School
Sahuaro High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
Baylor College of Dentistry
Graduate Degree
M.S. Oral Biology; Certificate of Orthodontics
Graduate University
Oregon Health Sciences University
Graduate Degree
D.M.D. Dentistry
Job Field
Healthcare - Dentistry/Orthodontia
Organization Name
Chvatal Orthodontics
CITY
Coburg
State
OR
Sean Coulter, J.D.
Class
1989
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Physics
Alexander Dvorak
Class
1989
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Biochemistry; French
Graduate University
Columbia University
Graduate Degree
M.A. Science Education
Job Field
Education - K-12 Education
Organization Name
International High School at Union Square
CITY
New York
State
NY
Daisy Flores, J.D.
Class
1989
High School
Globe High School
High School City
Globe
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Near Eastern Studies
Gregory Franklin
Class
1989
High School
Brophy College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Mathematics
Paul Giger, M.D.
Class
1989
High School
Peoria High School
High School City
Peoria
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Graduate University
Oregon Health Sciences University
Graduate Degree
M.B.A.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Centene Corporation
CITY
Portland
State
OR
Sherri Irvin, Ph.D.
Class
1989
High School
Buena High School
High School City
Sierra Vista
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Philosophy
Jennifer Nelson (Manuszak), J.D.
Class
1989
High School
Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Political Science
Graduate University
Harvard University
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Corporate
Organization Name
Honeywell
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Erik Novak, Ph.D.
Class
1989
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Optical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S.; Ph.D. Optical Sciences
Job Field
Engineering - Optical
Organization Name
4D Technology
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Lisan Peng, M.D., Ph.D.
Class
1989
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Biochemistry; East Asian Studies
Graduate University
University of Oxford
Graduate Degree
M.A. Philosophy and Physiology
Graduate University
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Graduate Degree
M.D.; Ph.D. Molecular Biology
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Rhodes
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Arizona Community Physicians
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Catherine Romero (Harmon), M.D.
Class
1989
High School
Willcox High School
High School City
Willcox
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
German
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Gila Valley Clinic
CITY
Safford
State
AZ
Carrie Spiller (Fischbach), J.D.
Class
1989
High School
Kofa High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Criminal Justice Administration
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Criminal Defense
Organization Name
Law Office of Carrie Spiller
CITY
Scottsdale
State
AZ
Kim Starkey, M.B.A.
Class
1989
High School
Sunnyslope High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Economics; Political Science
Graduate University
University of Oxford
Graduate Degree
M.Sc. Economics for Development
Graduate University
London School of Economics; Stanford University
Graduate Degree
M.S. International Relations; M.B.A. Nonprofit Management
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Swanson International Scholar; Truman
Job Field
Nonprofit - Human Services
Organization Name
King Philanthropies
CITY
Portola Valley
State
CA
Jason Watson, Ph.D.
Class
1989
High School
Westwood High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Optical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S.; Ph.D. Optical Sciences
Job Field
Engineering - Optical
Organization Name
Waymo
CITY
San Jose
State
CA
