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.

EWL NOMINEES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• 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. 

There’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved as an Emerging Women Leader! EWL is a "choose your own adventure" type of group, and committee leaders, TEMPO staff and fellow EWL members can help you navigate the combination of activities that work best with your schedule and desired engagement level.  

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

• Program Meetings featuring high-caliber community leader speakers including guest speakers, TEMPO members and fellow Emerging Women Leaders, exclusively for our Emerging Women Leaders members. (September, November, January, March)
• TEMPO Program Meetings (No charge for EWL Members)
  - January Economic Outlook
  - April Annual Meeting
• Professional Development Series featuring hands-on workshop style training for TEMPO, EWL members and teams. (May, August, November, February) 
• TEMPO & EWL socials (October & March)
• Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at the Pfister Hotel

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

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)

• 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.
• Coffee Connections, 1-to-1 meetings with a randomly assigned fellow EWL member.
• Networking and engagement opportunities with nearly 800 of Milwaukee’s top female executives and emerging leaders.
• Access to EWL private Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
  

• (Optional) $50 donation to the TEMPO Foundation 501(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.”

Navigating the Path to TEMPO: The RISE Process

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the nomination process, contact [email protected]

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