July 11, 2025
Pat Tillman Foundation names Stephanie Mitchell and Brian Riley in class of 2025 scholars
The Pat Tillman Foundation this week announced the 2025 Class of Tillman Scholars, which included two University of Washington students who exemplify the values Pat Tillman stood for: leadership, service, scholarship and impact.
Stephanie Mitchell. Credit: Pat Tillman Foundation
Stephanie Mitchell is a third-year doctoral student in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) and a military spouse. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on global health and conservation.
Brian Riley earned a degree in Economics from the US Air Force Academy, and served nearly nine years on active duty, leading Pararescue teams on three deployments to the Middle East and Africa. He earned a master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and is now in his final year at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Brian Riley. Credit: Pat Tillman Foundation
Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the 42 new scholars join a community of changemakers dedicated to making a positive difference across fields such as medicine, law, education, public policy, technology and the arts.
In 2002, Pat Tillman put his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country. In 2004, his family and friends started the Pat Tillman Foundation to carry forward that legacy. The foundation provides academic scholarships and support to elite military service members, veterans and spouses to help them reach their fullest potential as leaders — no matter how they choose to serve.
Learn more at the Tillman Scholars website.
Tag(s): Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • School of Medicine