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2026 - 2027 Fellows Salon Application

2026 - 2027 Fellows Salons

Led by Flinn-Brown Fellows Christina Spicer (Phoenix, 2013) and Sarah Rose Webber (Prescott Valley, 2017), these salons will bring Fellows together four times over the year – November (central Arizona), January (southern Arizona), April (northern Arizona), and at the Arizona Rural Policy Forum (August). The series will continue to focus on rural Arizona and understanding the unique, diverse experiences of our rural communities, culminating in a presentation at the Flinn-Brown Convention in August 2027. Each salon will include a shared meal and rich conversation, with the goal of creating a full day of experience, connection, reflection, and community.
1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.What is your cohort year?(Required.)
3.Current Job Title(Required.)
4.Current Employer/Organization(Required.)
5.Social Media Accounts

Please include the full url, beginning with https:// for each account. If you do not have an account, write "none". (Required.)
6.The success of Fellows Salons depends on active participation, so please hold these dates:
  • Oct. 19 - Nov. 6 - Application Period
  • Nov. 13 - Orientation (Phoenix area)
  • Jan. 28 - 29 - Yuma
  • Apr. 8 - 9 - Winslow
  • Early Aug. - Rural Policy Forum
  • Aug. 13 - 2027 Flinn-Brown Convention
Are you able to committ to attend the Salons on all of these dates?(Required.)
7.At this point in your personal and professional journey, how can participation in the Fellows Salons support your growth as a civic leader and deepen your impact in public life? (No more than 300 words.)(Required.)
8.As a civic leader, which key themes should be explored in the Fellows Salons to effectively address Arizona’s most pressing challenges and strengthen inclusive public leadership? (No more than 300 words.)(Required.)
9.Independence of Fellows' Policy Positions

The work and views of individual Flinn-Brown Fellows are independent of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership (Center) at the Flinn Foundation and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Center, the statewide network of Fellows, or the Flinn and/or Brown foundations.

The exchange of many perspectives, and direct engagement with complex public-policy issues, is a core aspect of the Flinn-Brown Network. Another Flinn-Brown hallmark is the expectation for respect, civility, and the development of relationships with those holding different perspectives. Participants in the Flinn-Brown experience are not asked to abandon their outlooks, but they are challenged to see issues through others’ eyes. There is no single “Flinn-Brown position” on any public-policy issue.

In forums public and private, Fellows are welcome to present their experiences and perspectives and should take care to avoid the appearance of speaking for all Fellows.(Required.)
10.Confidentiality

What is said at Flinn-Brown stays at Flinn-Brown. Our meetings provide a safe space to learn, question, discuss, and try on new perspectives. The discussions and opinions expressed during the Salon by Fellows, facilitators, and presenters are confidential. Recording is not permitted.

The Center may share social media posts and Fellows are encouraged to repost or share those posts.(Required.)
11.501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Disclosure

The Flinn Foundation is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting political and other non-charitable activities, such as campaign activities, electioneering, and lobbying. For more information about the Foundation’s nonpartisan policy, please click here.(Required.)
12.Hold these dates on your calendar:
  • Nov. 13 - Orientation (virtual)
  • Jan. 28 - 29 - Yuma
  • Apr. 8 - 9 - Winslow
  • Early. Aug. - Rural Policy Forum
  • Aug. 13 - 2027 Flinn-Brown Convention
(Required.)
13.I have read, understand, and will abide by each of the terms and conditions of this Participation Agreement. (Required.)