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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Alisa Morrill (Wabnik)
Class
1987
High School
Camelback High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: Political Science, Journalism, History
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.A. Communications
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Writing & Editing
CITY
Berkeley
State
CA
Anthony Reed
Class
1987
High School
Coconino High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Chemical
Organization Name
Procter & Gamble
CITY
West Chester
State
OH
Marla Smith-Nilson
Class
1987
High School
Benson High School
High School City
Benson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Civil Engineering
Graduate University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduate Degree
M.S. Environmental Engineering
Job Field
Nonprofit - International Relief
Organization Name
Water 1st International
CITY
Seattle
State
WA
Bart Steiner
Class
1987
High School
Show Low High School
High School City
Show Low
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: Philosophy, Economics, Swedish
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Executive
Organization Name
Bulbstorm Ventures, LLC
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Sean Warnick, Ph.D.
Class
1987
High School
Buena High School
High School City
Sierra Vista
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
Brigham Young University
CITY
Provo
State
UT
Sara Zervos Knutson, Ph.D.
Class
1987
High School
Mountain View High School-Mesa
High School City
Mesa
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Economics
Graduate University
University of Rochester
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Economics
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Executive
Organization Name
Pao App Inc
CITY
Boulder
State
CO
Jill Ashenfelter
Class
1986
High School
Santa Rita High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Organization Name
Self-employed
Jill Ashenfelter (Lekawa)
Class
1986
High School
Santa Rita High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Job Field
Engineering, Chemical
Organization Name
Self-employed
CITY
Hobbs
State
NM
Rebecca Bruner (Kelly)
Class
1986
High School
McClintock High School
High School City
Tempe
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
English
Graduate University
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
Secondary Education
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Writing & Editing
Organization Name
Self-employed
CITY
Mesa
State
AZ
Paul Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Class
1986
High School
Kofa High School
High School City
Yuma
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
English Literature; Physics
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.A. Comparative Cultural and Literary Theory; Ph.D. Comparative Cultural and Literary Studies
Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships
Jacob K. Javitz Fellowship, Marshall Fellowship, Hostetter Fellowship, Dwight Seiferlen Fellowship, UA Graduate Fellowship
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
Naropa University
CITY
Boulder
State
CO
Brian Cumpston, Ph.D.
Class
1986
High School
Mingus Union High School
High School City
Cottonwood
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Chemical
CITY
Pleasanton
State
CA
John Duty
Class
1986
High School
Central High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Political Science
Graduate University
Northwestern University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Marketing
Job Field
Law - Finance
Organization Name
Duty and Duty, Attorneys at Law
CITY
Fort Smith
State
AR
Edward Gardiner
Class
1986
High School
Horizon High School
High School City
Scottsdale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Theater
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Film
Organization Name
Fire City Pictures
CITY
New River
State
AZ
Tamar Gottfried, M.D.
Class
1986
High School
McClintock High School
High School City
Tempe
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Anthropology
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D.
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Tamar K. Gottfried, M.D.
CITY
Gilbert
State
AZ
Nathan Johnson, J.D.
Class
1986
High School
Sahuaro High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Physics
Graduate University
University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Litigation
Organization Name
The Texas Senate
CITY
Dallas
State
TX
Drew Kornreich, Ph.D.
Class
1986
High School
Sabino High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Nuclear Engineering
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Nuclear
Organization Name
Los Alamos National Laboratory
CITY
Los Alamos
State
NM
