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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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
Thunderbird School of Global Management; University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Master of International Management; M.B.A. Finance
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
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
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
Chico Hunter
Class
1988
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Manufacturing Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Mechanical
Organization Name
Salt River Project
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Chico Hunter
Class
1988
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Manufacturing Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Mechanical
Organization Name
Salt River Project
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Marcus Jernigan
Class
1988
High School
Catalina Magnet High School
High School City
Tucson
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Botany
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S. Range Ecology and Management
Job Field
Life, Physical, and Social Science - Environmental Science
Organization Name
National Park Service
CITY
Shepherdstown
State
WV
Siobhan O'Neill, M.D.
Class
1988
High School
Chandler High School
High School City
Chandler
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Humanities, French
Graduate University
Northwestern University
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Harvard Medical School
CITY
Belmont
State
MA
Lauren Oliver Ray
Class
1988
High School
Clifton High School
High School City
Clifton
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Biology
Job Field
Retired
CITY
Queen Creek
State
AZ
Nikole Price (Hale)
Class
1988
High School
Payson High School
High School City
Payson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: English Literature; Humanities; Theatre
Job Field
Nonprofit - Executive
Organization Name
Lincoln City Cultural Center
CITY
Lincoln City
State
OR
Jonathan Rose Furst
Class
1988
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Plant Sciences; East Asian Studies
Graduate University
Rabbi Julia Vaughns
Graduate Degree
Rabbinic Pastor & Maggid S'micha (ordination)
Graduate University
California Pacific Medical Center
Graduate Degree
Clinical Pastoral Education certificate
Job Field
Nonprofit - Ministry
Organization Name
Derech HaAretz - Way of the Earth
CITY
Richmond
State
CA
Lisa Schultheis Got (Schultheis), Ph.D.
Class
1988
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Graduate University
Duke University
Graduate University
University of California - Berkeley
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Integrative Biology
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Putnam Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
Foothill College
CITY
San Francisco
State
CA
Francis Siciliano, J.D.
Class
1988
High School
Shadow Mountain High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Economics; Political Science
Graduate University
Stanford University
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Truman
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Executive
Organization Name
Federal Loan Home Bank of San Francisco
CITY
Los Altos
State
CA
Nicholas Spark
Class
1988
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Creative Writing
Graduate University
University of Southern California
Graduate Degree
M.F.A. Film Production
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Film
Organization Name
Periscope Film LLC
CITY
Los Angeles
State
CA
