Committees

TEMPO Waukesha is an all-volunteer association.  Throughout our history, our members have given of their time and experience to create a thriving atmosphere for our membership. Many great, long-lasting relationships and friendships have been formed through working together on committees that further our mission. Active involvement is highly encouraged to get the most from your membership. 

The following committees are active and welcoming to new members - you determine how much time you have to offer.  Many committees meet monthly and/or have an array of time commitments.

If you are unable to join a committee, you may also consider contributing to a committee when you are able to (often we are in need of printing brochures, staffing registration tables, seeking program speakers and more). 

Membership
Sandra Siira - [email protected]

Help us continue to grow and bring in new women leaders that want to expand their sphere of influence.
Committee meets every other month to review applications, track new member prospects and seek ways
to add value and retain current members.

Committee Members: Cristen Baumann, Donna Bembenek, Kelly Gerlach, Dee Jensen, Carol White

Programs

Our monthly lunches are the focal point of membership and provide a great atmosphere for networking and building relationships.  In our ever changing environment, we have been able to pivot some of our events to an online format.  The monthly luncheons topics focus on education, personal and professional development, and community engagement. We believe in continuous improvement in not only in the mind, but also body. The new Healthy Body Series is a monthly to bi-monthly series that looks to further support our members with in-person and virtual events focused on health and wellness.

Committee Members: Michelle DuBord, Jan Grimm, Monica Minor, Carla Ashton-Hurst, Aimee Louw

Marketing
Jennifer Moran,  [email protected]

The goal of the Marketing Committee is to shine a light on how TEMPO Waukesha empowers,
develops and supports professional women in the Waukesha community. This committee is
tasked with communicating with members, potential members, and the community by
creating announcements, updating the website, taking photos at luncheons/events
for communication materials, promoting through social media, and collecting stories
and testimonials from members and speakers. 

Committee Members: Heather Deaton, Kelly Gerlach, Emily Lukasek 

Community Impact
Nancy Seidl Nelson, [email protected]

This committee was recently formed with to identify outreach opportunities where our leadership could
influence positive change in Waukesha County by elevating the quality of life and overall prosperity for
those living, working and playing here. We intend to work with our non-profits on drives and/or other
program areas of need and collaborate with the County Executive Office on regional issues.

Committee members: Jessi Bauer-Phipps

Celebrating Women Leaders Event
Lorna McDaniel, McDaniel Consulting, and Annette (AJ) Simms, City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce

This signature event is held annually. The format is to provide well-known keynote speaker(s) who 

address issues either impacting our region, our gender, or overall current events and/or to honor and
recognize Waukesha County Women Leaders. The event is open to both genders and is a public
outreach event. It has served well promoting who we are and attracting new members. The committee
meets monthly to coordinate the event, seek sponsors, design advertising and promote the event
regionally. This is an “all members” participation event - all members typically attend and also offer 
insight on sponsors or connections that can assist in developing a dynamic, successful event.