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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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., M.B.A.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
CITY
San Jose
State
CA
Kurt Zobenica, M.B.A.
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
Thunderbird School of Global Management; University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Master of International Management; M.B.A. Finance
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
CITY
Meeker
State
CO
Robert Ashley
Class
1988
High School
Kofa High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: English, Latin, Humanities
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
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
CITY
Gilbert
State
AZ
