Jennifer Dirks
Krista Boyce Krista Boyce joined TEMPO in 2023 as VP, Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Krista is responsible for identifying strategic partnerships for TEMPO & the TEMPO Foundation which align with the organization's mission and vision and supports future growth. She will oversee TEMPO's key strategic initiatives including Women's Affinity Alliance, TEMPO Foundation and Emerging Women Leaders. She will also be responsible for curating and supporting the TEMPO and EWL corporate partnerships and sponsorships of key initiatives and annual signature events. Krista brings more than 15 years of fundraising/fund development experience, strategic planning expertise and special events management to TEMPO. Prior to joining the organization, Krista served as Executive Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum's Lakefront Festival of Art and served eight years as Director, Special Events for the Milwaukee Art Museum where she launched Yoga @ the Museum, the Floral Fashion Show, Under the Wings program as well as many other initiatives. Krista was a ballet dancer having studied with the New York City Ballet, Kirov Academy of Ballet and the Milwaukee Ballet. She also taught ballet prior to receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Krista is married to Chris Boyce and together raise their three children Emma, Brooks and Max. Kelsiee Arreguin Kelsiee Arreguin joined TEMPO in 2017 as the Communication and Events intern and began full-time in June 2018 as TEMPO's Communication and Events Specialist. In June 2021, she was promoted to Director of Member Engagement and Experience where she serves TEMPO's more than 450 members. Kelsiee works closely with TEMPO's various committees including membership, programming, professional development, engagement and mentor circles to help shape the overall member experience in alignment with TEMPO's mission and vision. In addition, she oversees the planning and execution of TEMPO's largest signature events, annually - the Leadership Event and Mentor Awards. Kelsiee is from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a double minor in Corporate Communications and Advertising from Marquette University, where she graduated cum laude. After living in Milwaukee for 7 years, Kelsiee relocated to Boulder, Colorado in 2021 where she works remotely. She is a Spring 2021 graduate of FOCUS Training's Elevate Institute and loves to find creative ways to give back and stay involved in her community. Diavian Lyons Diavian Lyons joined TEMPO in February 2021 as the Communication and Events intern. In June 2021, Diavian began full-time as TEMPO's Office Operations Administrator. In her role, Diavian will support the organization's executive leadership and team in executing their priorities, scheduling and projects. She recently graduated from Mount Mary University where she has earned a bachelor's degree in Communication studies. She is the first in her family to graduate with a four year degree! Diavian is a native of Chicago but has called Milwaukee home since 2012. She volunteers to be helpful within the community at The Gathering and Common Grounds. Diavian loves to use skills learned throughout life to help elevate and inspire others. Sathena Thao Sathena Thao joined TEMPO in September 2023 as the Marketing, Communications and Events intern. Sathena is a senior at Alverno College pursuing a degree in Business Management. During her time at Alverno College, she served as a marketing intern where she developed social media content calendars, assisted with creating and writing marketing and communications materials. Sathena has a passion for working with children and helping to make the world a safer and better place. Her interests include cooking, singing and traveling. As a Hmong woman, Sathena wants to share her story to help inspire, motivate and encourage other women to be courageous and find their voice. Adam joined TEMPO as its Accounting Partner in January 2023 with more than a decade of experience in association management with groups on the national and international level. This includes serving as accountant with associations ranging from $200,000 to $12M in assets. In addition to his finanical acumen, Adam's expertise includes improving operations for new clients while leading their transitions to new management and improving internal control structures. Adam graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, followed by another Bachelor of Science degree from UW-La Crosse in 2006 in Accounting. Adam earned his status as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Wisconsin in 2010. Contact us: |