In my study of philosophy I have encountered a number of teachers I consider to be mentors. Not only was I especially close to these professors, but I feel that their philosophical views were instrumental in the development of my own. I list those instructors below:

University of California, San Diego

David Brink
Paul Churchland
Michael Hardimon
Samuel Rickless
Gila Sher

CUNY Graduate Center

Michael Levin
Saul Kripke