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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Netia Unger
Class
2021
High School
Westview High School
High School City
Avondale
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Nursing
Job Field
Healthcare - Healthcare Provider
Organization Name
Banner Health
CITY
Buckeye
State
AZ
Mitchell Zakocs
Class
2021
High School
Mountain Pointe High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Computer Science
CITY
Tempe
State
AZ
Koda Benavidez
Class
2020
High School
Mohave High School
High School City
Bullhead City
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Applied Mathematics
Graduate University
Brawijaya University
Graduate Degree
M.S. Land and Water Management (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
Brawijaya University
CITY
Malang
Maxwell Bregman
Class
2020
High School
Hamilton High School
High School City
Chandler
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Business Data Analytics
Job Field
Management, Business, and Finance - Entrepreneurial
Organization Name
Breathe EV
CITY
Chandler
State
AZ
Catherine Broski
Class
2020
High School
Millennium High School
High School City
Goodyear
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Sociology; Geography
Job Field
Government & Public Administration - Environmental Science
Organization Name
San Diego Association of Governments
CITY
San Diego
State
CA
Anya Chaudhry
Class
2020
High School
Desert Vista High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Physiology and Medical Sciences
Graduate University
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Graduate Degree
M.D. (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
CITY
Phoenix
State
AZ
Ritisha Das
Class
2020
High School
Gilbert Classical Academy
High School City
Gilbert
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics
Graduate University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
M.S. Technology & Policy; M.S. Aerospace Engineering (in progress)
Job Field
Engineering
Organization Name
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
CITY
Mesa
State
AZ
Isabella Espinoza
Class
2020
High School
Desert View High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Latin American Studies
Sofía Fencken
Class
2020
High School
Arizona School for the Arts
High School City
Phoenix
University
Arizona State University
Field Of Study
Latin American Studies
Job Field
Nonprofit - Acting
Organization Name
Public Allies Arizona
CITY
Glendale
State
AZ
Simon Field
Class
2020
High School
Tanque Verde High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering;
Job Field
Engineering
Organization Name
Edmund Optics
CITY
Tucson
State
AZ
Claire Gibson
Class
2020
High School
Northland Preparatory Academy
High School City
Flagstaff
University
Northern Arizona University
Field Of Study
Geology
Julia Groman
Class
2020
High School
Paradise Valley High School
High School City
Phoenix
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
History; Political Science: International Relations; Creative Writing
Nikolas Gruber
Class
2020
High School
Catalina Foothills High School
High School City
Tucson
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Chemical Engineering
Graduate University
University of Arizona
Graduate Degree
M.S. Chemical Engineering
Job Field
Healthcare
Organization Name
Epic Systems
CITY
Verona
State
WI
Heather Jensen
Class
2020
High School
Red Mountain High School
High School City
Mesa
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; Arabic; Creative Writing; Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Graduate University
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Social and Affective Neuroscience (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
CITY
Los Angeles
State
CA
Mira Kaibara
Class
2020
High School
Phoenix Country Day School
High School City
Paradise Valley
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Graduate University
University of London
Graduate Degree
M.Sc. Global Health (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of London
CITY
Egham
Violet King
Class
2020
High School
Mingus Union High School
High School City
Cottonwood
University
University of Arizona
Field Of Study
Linguistics; Religious Studies
Graduate University
University of Hawaii
Graduate Degree
Ph.D. Linguistics (in progress)
Job Field
Graduate School
Organization Name
University of Hawaii
CITY
Honolulu
State
HI
