Included in the EWL annual dues fee of $500 (2026-27 Fiscal Year)

Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) are the future generation of TEMPO members. Qualified nominees show career trajectory with increasing responsibilities. They are identified as dynamic and influential leaders. Nominees have developed the reputation of a ‘rising star’; the next generation leader; or they are on the partner track. New members are selected on a quarterly basis.

• Professional Experience: 8+ years of professional experience (internships not included).
• Aspire to TEMPO: 5-8 years away from meeting the TEMPO profile (at least 5+ years of Executive experience).
• Leadership: Displays leadership within her organization/company; showcases her impact & influence within company walls.
• Community Involvement: Demonstrates ongoing commitment to the community through involvement and leadership in professional, nonprofit and/or civic organizations. 

Member Benefits:  

 Programming/Events (no cost)

• Program Meetings (September, November, January, March)
• TEMPO Program Meetings (January, April)
• Professional Development Series (May, August, November, February)
• TEMPO & EWL Socials (October & March)
• Annual Holiday Party | Thursday, December 10, 2026

Signature Events (Discounted):

• 9^th Annual EWL Signature Event– RISE (Friday, June 5, 2026)
• Golf Outing & Summer Social | July 27, 2026
• 20^th Annual Leadership Event | October 29, 2026

Networking

• Opportunity to participate in monthly Coffee Connections (1-on-1 pairings with other EWL members)
• Access to TEMPO and Emerging Women Leaders online member directory.
• Access to online TEMPO/EWL job board.
• Connection with high-caliber network of professional women (500+ TEMPO members, 250+ EWL members) who are elevating leadership in our community and beyond.

Mentoring

• EWL Mentor Circles peer mentoring with small groups of fellow EWL members. (Sign-ups quarterly)
• 1-to-1 Mentoring with TEMPO member mentor. (year-long formal mentoring relationship with a TEMPO mentor)
• Coffee Connections, 1-to-1 meetings with a randomly assigned fellow EWL members

Committee Engagement

Joining a committee is a great way to engage with a smaller group of EWL members, showcase your leadership abilities, and have an impact on the organization. Furthermore, active committee members are most likely to ascend into EWL leadership roles which include committee chair and vice chair positions, or one of four EWL Leadership Co-Chairs.

• Committee opportunities include:
• Communications
• Engagement
• EWL Mentor Circles
• 1-to-1 Mentoring
• Membership
• EWL's Annual Signature Event 
• Programming
• Professional Pathways
• TEMPO Leadership Event
• TEMPO Mentor Event
• Women's Affinity Alliance

Expand Your Network

• Access to online TEMPO/EWL member directory.
• Access to online TEMPO/EWL job board.
• Networking and engagement opportunities with nearly 800 of Milwaukee’s top female executives and emerging leaders.

Foundation

• (Optional) $50 donation to TEMPO Foundation501(c)3 charitable organization* (members may opt out or request a separate invoice by contacting the TEMPO office.) The TEMPO Foundation advances emerging and experienced women leaders by providing undergraduate scholarships and continuing education grants to females across the state of Wisconsin. Over the years, the TEMPO Foundation has received generous support from members, corporate donors and people in the community. Thank you in advance for your support!

“Individually we are each bold, strong, smart and uniquely powerful. Together, we are unstoppable.”