Collage of PFTF fellows from the class of 2023-24

Mission

Professors for the Future is a competitive, leadership and professional development fellowship that fulfills and uplifts Graduate Studies’ mission to cultivate the best learning experiences for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis.

Our Current Fellows

Each year GradPathways Institute for Professional Development selects a cohort of about 15 doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars to become the next class of PFTF fellows. Our fellows are selected through a competitive process based on a student's demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity and academic service.

Meet this year’s class of PFTF’s Fellows

Our Leadership

Millie Copara
Co-Director, PFTF
Interim Director, GradPathways Institute for Professional Development
mscopara@ucdavis.edu

Ellen Hartigan-O’Connor
Co-Director, PFTF
Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
eoconnor@ucdavis.edu

Kevin Porter
Administrative Assistant
GradPathways Institute for Professional Development
(530) 754-3041
kevporter@ucdavis.edu

Contact Us

  • Office Phone: 530-754-1457
  • Email: gpi@ucdavis.edu