Members of the Class of 2026 shared the experiences, mentorship and opportunities that shaped their time at the TCU Neeley School of Business and prepared them for careers across industries and around the country.
May 12, 2026
From the classrooms of the Neeley School of Business to the commencement stage at Amon G. Carter Stadium, graduates at Texas Christian University celebrated the completion of one chapter and the beginning of another during undergraduate and graduate convocation ceremonies, culminating with an all-university commencement and fireworks display. Reflecting on their time at Neeley, members of the Class of 2026 described the experiences, relationships and opportunities that prepared them for careers across industries and around the country.
For some graduates, defining moments came through leadership opportunities that pushed them beyond their comfort zones. Others found purpose through research, mentorship, professional development or service to the Neeley community. Together, their experiences reflect the range of opportunities that connect academics with real-world application across the business school.
Wesley G. Hill ’26 – Management and Marketing
One of the most defining moments in of Wesley G. Hill’s Neeley experience occurred on the Shaddock Auditorium stage leading a conversation with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
Hill interviewed Parker during a Management Club event, an opportunity he said reflected months of preparation and collaboration. The experience challenged him to step into a professional environment with real responsibility while building the confidence to lead meaningful conversations.
“What made it impactful was the opportunity to step into a professional setting and take on real responsibility,” Hill said. “It pushed me to grow and build confidence.”
Hill credited the support of faculty and mentors, and the Management Club executive team, for helping create the opportunity.
Now beginning his career as a marketing and sales coordinator with U.S. Energy Development Corporation in Fort Worth, Hill said his time at Neeley shaped both his professional path and personal growth.
Brian Shrestha ’26 – Business Information Systems
During his time at the TCU Neeley School of Business, Brian Shrestha found one of his most impactful experiences through Neeley Ready, a Professional Development Center event that introduced him to networking, mentorship and career development resources early in his college career.
Shrestha said the experience became a turning point in how he approached leadership, mentorship and career preparation. Through the Professional Development Center, he connected with mentor Noe Guevara through the JPMorgan Chase Mentoring Program and built relationships with mentors and faculty across Neeley.
“From my mock interviews to now being a coach myself, I have seen such a large improvement that is developing me into a leader,” Shrestha said.
Now graduating with a degree in business information systems, Shrestha will put his studies to use at IBM in Austin, where he’ll be working as a package consultant. He said the experiences and mentorship he found at Neeley prepared him to step confidently into the next stage of his career.
Anslee Tatum ’26 – Finance
For Anslee Tatum, the Neeley Fellows program became a significant part of her experience at the TCU Neeley School of Business, shaping both her professional development and sense of community.
Through the program, Tatum traveled to Austin, New York and Peru, experiences she said expanded her perspective and pushed her to grow personally and professionally.
Tatum said the Neeley Fellows program shaped both her professional development and sense of community throughout college. She also credited Neeley Fellows Program Director Meg Lehman for supporting she and her classmates and helping create opportunities that challenged them to grow personally and professionally.
“I am super grateful for the people who make this community so special,” Tatum said. “I would not have had this experience without those who have invested in the program and paved the way for us.”
Following graduation, Tatum will begin her career in investment banking with Piper Sandler in New York City.
Colby Bozarth ’26 – Marketing
For Colby Bozarth, one of the defining experiences at the TCU Neeley School of Business came while completing a departmental honors thesis exploring how sustainability and authenticity influence Gen Z’s willingness to pay for wine. What began as a research interest developed into a deeper interest in independent research and critical thinking.
Bozarth said the support of Neeley faculty played a major role throughout the process. Their mentorship gave him the confidence to pursue opportunities beyond the classroom, including a summer hospitality internship with Ehlers Estate in Napa Valley.
“Throughout this process, the Neeley faculty were incredibly supportive,” Bozarth said. “They invested their time, challenged my thinking and genuinely cared about what I was passionate about.”
Following the internship, Bozarth will move to Denver, Colorado, to join DaVita Kidney Care as a Redwoods analyst on the company’s people insights and analytics team.
“Neeley has taught me that the true value of a business education lies in its ability to create meaningful connections and open doors to serve others,” Bozarth said.
Julie Andrea Cuello ’26 – MBA
For Julie Andrea Cuello, pursuing an MBA at the TCU Neeley School of Business became more than a professional decision. It reshaped her perspective on growth, resilience and leadership.
Cuello said her experience at Neeley challenged her to embrace progress over perfection, build confidence through preparation and approach feedback as part of the growth. Along the way, she developed lasting relationships and a deeper understanding of the people behind business and leadership.
“Somewhere along the journey, things began to shift,” Cuello said. “I learned to choose progress over perfection and to give myself grace in the process, not just celebrate the results.”
This summer, Cuello will join FedEx in Memphis, Tennessee, as a marketing communications intern. She credited mentors and supporters for helping create the opportunity.
“No matter how fast life moves or how full our schedules become, we still make time for what truly matters,” Cuello said. “That’s what I’m taking with me from Neeley, along with lifelong friendships and a little business knowledge.”
Austin Boonyachai ’26 – MBA
For Austin Boonyachai, Neeley’s full-time MBA became an opportunity to continue a life centered on leadership and service. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Boonyachai brought the experience of two sea tours aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers into the classroom and the broader Neeley community.
During his time at Neeley, Boonyachai helped revitalize the Veterans in Business and Entrepreneurship (VIBE) club after a year-long hiatus and served in leadership roles across graduate student organizations and consulting projects.
His leadership and service earned Boonyachai the inaugural Major Horace S. Carswell Jr. Memorial Award, recognizing student veterans who reflect courage, sacrifice and selfless service.
“When I think about my time at Neeley, I come back to that word,” Boonyachai said. “I’m thankful for the opportunities, the people who invested in me and the chance to continue serving in a different way.”
Following graduation, Boonyachai will join American Airlines in Fort Worth on its commercial strategy team.
