Graduate Faculty Mentor Award (GFMA) Recipients

The Graduate Faculty Mentorship Award (GFMA) is Ohio State Graduate School’s recognition of the exceptional guidance provided by the graduate faculty as mentors of graduate master’s, doctoral, and professional students. Since 2023, the Graduate School has recognized three graduate faculty members for their outstanding mentoring contributions.

2025 GFMA Winners

Dr. David L. Hoffman

David Hoffmann in a grey jacket and black shirt

Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Rachel Louis Kjfez

in a dark blouse

Associate Professor

College of Engineering

Dr. James Fuchs

James Fuchs in a greyy jacket and blue shirt

Professor

College of Pharmacy

2024 GFMA Winner

Dr. Jody Patterson

Jody Patterson portrait with blonde hair in a dark blazer

Associate Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Susan Yoou

Susan Yoon Portrait with dark hair and a dark blazer on a grey background.

Associate Professor

College of Social Work    
  
 

Dr. Janessa A. Winston

Jenessa Winston Portrait with brown hair a floral shirt on a marbled blue background

Assistant Professor

College of Veterinary Medicine

2023 GFMA Winners

Dr. Isis Barra Costa

Dr. Isis Barra Costa in a black and white pock a dot shirt

Assistant Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Marc Guerrero

Dr. Marc Guerrero in a black suit

Associate Professor

College of Medicine and Human Ecology

Dr. James Cray Jr.

Dr. James Cray Jr. in a white lab coat

Associate Professor

College of Medicine