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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Gregory Franklin
Class
1989
High School
Brophy College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Mathematics
Job Field
Engineering - Software
CITY
Duvall
State
WA
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., MBA
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Providence Health & Services - Oregon
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
Lisa 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
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; MBA Nonprofit Management
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
Kurt Zobenica
Class
1989
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Economics
Graduate University
California Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Economics
Graduate University
University of Arizona; Thunderbird
Graduate Degree
M.B.A. Finance; Master of International Management
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management
CITY
Colorado Springs
State
CO
Katrina Zwolinski (Van Santen), D.V.M.
Class
1989
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Creative Writing
Graduate University
Colorado State University
Graduate Degree
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Colorado Mountain College
CITY
Meeker
State
CO
Robert Ashley, J.D.
Class
1988
High School
Kofa High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: English, Latin, Humanities
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Liability
Organization Name
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith - San Diego Office
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Scott Borland
Class
1988
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Materials Science and Engineering
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Chemical Engineering
Job Field
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences
Organization Name
Annexon Biosciences
CITY
Nolensville
State
TN
Diann Christensen (Standage)
Class
1988
High School
Casa Grande High School
High School City
Casa Grande
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Elementary Education; Spanish
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
Job Field
Education - K-12 Education
Organization Name
Mesa Public Schools
CITY
Gilbert
State
AZ
Marc Engelsgjerd, M.D.
Class
1988
High School
Brophy College Preparatory
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Graduate University
University of California - San Francisco
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Biosciences
Organization Name
Royalty Pharma
CITY
New York
State
NY