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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

  • Six 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.

Key Contact:

Kevin Kiley

Associate Director

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

Leadership Team

  • Ellie Grau
    President
  • Nic Gallagher
    Director of Mentor Relations
  • Lindsey Gattis
    Director of Recruitment
  • Anna Gilbert
    Director of Marketing
  • Lauren Laquey
    Director of Programming
  • Jacob Friedman
    Director of Operations