TEMPO members interested in nominating a leader for membership must do so by emailing the TEMPO office at [email protected], noting the nominee's name and providing a few details including employer, title and a LinkedIn profile or current resume. A membership committee member will contact you to learn more about your nominee's qualifications, executive influence, and the impact she will have as a TEMPO member. This information is then taken back to the full membership committee for discussion and a decision. New members are selected on a quarterly basis. 2025-26 Nomination Period dates coming soon! 

Is your nominee a better fit for TEMPO or Emerging Women Leaders?
The key difference between TEMPO and Emerging Women Leaders is number of years in a senior/executive-level or high managerial role. Learn more about Emerging Women Leaders here.

If you meet the profile below and would like to be considered for membership, but do not know a TEMPO member, please contact Kelsiee at [email protected] or 414-301-6680 for further information. 


There’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved as a TEMPO member! Committee leaders, TEMPO staff and fellow members can help you navigate the combination of activities that work best with your schedule and desired engagement level.  

Included in the annual dues fee of $620 (2024-25 fiscal year):

  • Programming/Events (no cost):
    • Seven program meetings (in-person & virtual offerings) 
    • Four Professional Development sessions (June, August, November, February) 
    • TEMPO social events (orientations, socials, happy hours, community partner events, etc.)
    • Holiday Party (December 12, 2024)
  • Signature Events (discounted):
    • Golf Outing & Summer Social (July 1, 2024)
    • Annual Leadership Event (November 7, 2024) 
    • Annual Mentor Awards (February 27, 2025)
  • Networking
    • Ability to participate in monthly Coffee Connections (1-on-1 pairings with other TEMPO members)
    • Access to TEMPO and Emerging Women Leaders online directory.
    • Connection with high-caliber network of professional women (400+ TEMPO members, 300+ EWL members) who are elevating leadership in our community and beyond.
    • Access to TEMPO/EWL exclusive Career Center Job Board.
    • Access to TEMPO's Private Working Mom's Facebook group. 
  • Mentoring
    • Ability to participate in Emerging Women Leaders' 1-to-1 mentoring initiative (year-long formal mentoring relationship with an Emerging Women Leader mentee)
    • Ability to participate in TEMPO's Mentor Circles initiative (small-group, peer mentoring groups. Sign ups quarterly.) 
  • Additional 
    • (Optional) Membership in Women's Affinity Alliance initiative at member rate of $100/year.
    • (Optional) Ability to engage and serve on one of TEMPO's various committees
    • (Optional) Attendance at Emerging Women Leaders Signature Event: RISE (May 31, 2024).
    • (Optional) Attendance at Emerging Women Leaders Program Meetings (including Annual Speaker Blitz & Master Class) 
    • (Optional) $50 donation to TEMPO Foundation*

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION*

  • $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. Last year, 87% of TEMPO members contributed a $50 Foundation donation along with their dues. Thank you for your support!