GSAW 2025 Partners and Sponsors

We thank our esteemed partners and sponsors for their generous support of GSAW 2025. Their unwavering dedication contributes significantly to the success of this event. For nine years, we have built strong relationships with our partners and sponsors, forming a dedicated community committed to GSAW's mission.

Their support is vital to this week-long celebration's continued success and growth. GSAW partnerships and sponsorships play a crucial role in ensuring the success and impact of our event. We are excited to showcase our incredible GSAW 2025 partners and look forward to expanding this list in the future.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to GSAW's success. Your support is invaluable, and we are excited to strengthen our partnerships and sponsorships for future GSAW events.

Partners and Sponsors:

• Arts & Crafts Center @ The Reitz Union
• Baloos Donuts & Coffee
• BGSO
• Campus Engagement
• Career Connections Center
• College of Engineering
• College of Health and Human Performance
• College of Journalism
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• College of Medicine
• Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC)
• DayDreamer Cafe 
• Dean of Students/ Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry
• Department of Chemistry 
• Gator Nights 
• GatorCare Wellness @ UF
• GatorWell
• GAU
• Graduate Student Council
• International Center
• Off-Campus Life
• OGAP
• RecSports 
• Reitz Union
• Smathers Libraries
• Student Government
• Student Health Care Center
• Trader Joes
• University Athletic Association (Ticket Office)
• University Athletic Association Baseball

Special Thank You to Our Student and Staff Planning TEAMS!

Graduate Student Planning Team

• Kevin Senior, President of Graduate Student Council (GSC), College of Medicine, Medical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy 
• Jennifer McAninch, Social Chair (GSC), College of the Arts, Art History, Doctor of Philosophy
• Ali Mahmoudi, Treasurer, (GSC), College of Design, Construction and Planning, Doctor of Philosophy
• Tiffany Nelson, College of Medicine, Medical Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology, Doctor of Philosophy 
• Michelle Commeret, President of OGAP, College of Education Curriculum and Instruction, Doctor of Philosophy
• Tre Jeter, President of Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO), College of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy
• Eva Garcia Ferres Graduate Assistants United (GAU), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy 

Staff Planning Team

• GSAW Lead: Erin Rice, Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment
• Co-Lead: Kimone Simmons, Assistant Director, Graduate Student Support & Engagement, Graduate Student Success
• Audrey Hall, Education and Training Specialist II, Office of Graduate Professional Development, Graduate Student Success 
• Brittany Hollister, Ph.D., Director of Postdoctoral Affairs & Prestigious Awards, Graduate Student Success
• Christopher Walker, MAGP, Assistant Director for CARE, Dean of Students, Graduate Student Success
• Jim Gillespie, PhD, Education and Training Specialist III, Office of Graduate Professional Development, Graduate Student Success
• Judy Traveis, PhD., Associate Dean, Graduate Student Success 
• Justin Donnelly, Director, Campus Engagement, Division of Student Life 
• Sarah McLemore, Administrative Specialist, Graduate Student Success 
• Talline Martins, Ph.D., Director, Office of Graduate Professional Development, Graduate Student Success

Social Media and Website Design Student Team

• Carolina Calleiro, College of Journalism and Communications, Public Relations, Class of 2027, Social Media Manager 
• Nicole Ambroise, College of Education, Master of Arts Science Education,  Website Design and Support