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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

  • 115

    Mentees supported since Spring 2024

  • 32

    Mentors across programs  

  • 700+

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

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Join as a Mentee

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

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Serve as a Mentor

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

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