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Neeley Next Step Mentorship Program

Neeley Next Step is a peer mentorship program that connects first-year business students with upper-level mentors to build confidence, explore majors and develop a clear path forward at TCU Neeley.

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How the Program Works

  • Five one-on-one mentor meetings throughout the semester  
  • Fall and spring cohorts for flexibility  
  • Program-wide events to build community  
  • A pathway to leadership, with many mentees returning as mentors  

What You’ll Gain

  • Personalized guidance from experienced Neeley students
  • A structured mentorship framework covering career and academic development 
  • Access to tools and resources for navigating majors and opportunities
  • Networking opportunities with peers and mentors  

Program Impact

  • 224

    Mentees supported since Spring 2024

  • 35

    Mentors across programs  

  • 1,460+

    Hours of mentor-mentee engagement  

“Neeley Next Step gave me an eye-opening lens into the resources and opportunities within the business school. Having a great mentor gave me confidence as a first-year student.” 
— Ethan Park 

Young TCU Neeley School of Business student

Join as a Mentee

Start your Neeley journey with guidance, support and a structured mentorship experience.

“My biggest takeaway was the importance of taking initiative—seeking opportunities, building connections and stepping into leadership roles.” 
— Camey Crossley 

TCU Neeley student mentoring their peer

Serve as a Mentor

Share your experience and help guide first-year students as they begin their academic and professional journey.

Connect With Neeley Next Step

Stay connected with Neeley Next Step. Follow us on social media or reach out to our team with questions about getting involved.

Key Contact:

Kevin Kiley

Associate Director

Professional Development Center
817-257-1752 k.kiley@tcu.edu Neeley 2212G View Profile

Leadership Team

  • Margaret Schnieders
    President
  • Grant Barmmer
    Director of Mentor Relations
  • Jackie Pupil
    Director of Recruitment
  • Lauren Singleton
    Director of Marketing
  • Ryan Boyea
    Director of Programming
  • Daniel Walsh
    Director of Operations