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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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
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
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
Olivet College
CITY
East Lansing
State
MI
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
Theresa Levy (Scionti), Ph.D.
Class
1986
High School
Santa Rita High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathematics, Psychology, Drama, Dance
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.A. Latin American Studies
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Language, Reading, Culture and Cultural Anthropology
Job Field
Arts and Communication - Communications
Organization Name
Tucson Italian and Nossa Bossa Nova
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Michael Mitchell
Class
1986
High School
Canyon del Oro High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Political Science
Graduate University
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Graduate Degree
M.B.A. International Management
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Business Management
Organization Name
World Wide Technology
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Julie Pineda (Mayes)
Class
1986
High School
Coconino High School
High School City
Flagstaff
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Mathematics Education
Graduate University
University of Oxford
Graduate Degree
M.A. Educational Leadership
Graduate University
American College of Education
Graduate Degree
M.Ed. Advanced Studies in Mathematics
Job Field
Education - K-12 Education
Organization Name
Heritage Academy Mesa
CITY
Mesa
State
AZ
Cheryl Soto (Dunn), J.D.
Class
1986
High School
Prescott High School
High School City
Prescott
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
J.D.
Job Field
Law - Litigation
Organization Name
Franklin | Soto LLP
CITY
San Diego
State
CA
Michael Spaulding
Class
1986
High School
University High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Computer Engineering
Job Field
Engineering - Computer
Organization Name
Bob Evans Farms
CITY
Columbus
State
OH
Gwen Sweeney
Class
1986
High School
Tucson High Magnet School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Systems Engineering
Graduate University
University of Washington
Graduate Degree
M.Ed.
Job Field
Education - Higher Education
Organization Name
University of Washington
CITY
Seattle
State
WA
