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.

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