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Applications for the fourth Elevate cohort are open! Made possible by the generous support of the TEMPO Foundation, this program pairs theoretical grounding with hands-on practice so participants leave able to apply what they've learned — not just describe it. Share this page with your employer to discuss enrollment support.

 

Elevate is now a required step to RISE to TEMPO membership.  

Built for leaders ready to step into a C-suite or senior executive role, EWL members pursuing the RISE pathway must complete Elevate before advancing — build it into your leadership timeline accordingly.

Ideal candidates for this program include:

  • Active member of EWL for a minimum of two years. 
  • Currently matched with a TEMPO mentor.
  • Women with a proven track record in leadership roles, who have held multiple positions over the span of several years.
  • Individuals with less than 5 years of senior-level or executive leadership experience.
  • Entrepreneurs who have successfully run an established business for 3-5 years and are ready to scale their impact.
  • Women who are 1-3 years away from meeting the TEMPO leadership profile.
  • EWL Members who indicate interest in rising to TEMPO in EWL Annual Member survey (January). 
  • EWL Members who indicate availability to participate in full six weeks session. 
  • Participant and/or employer able to cover enrollment costs. 

 

  • Welcome & Kick Off Event | January 16, 2026
  • Weekly 1.5-to-2.5-hour sessions | Fridays 1-3pm 
  • Wrap Up & Graduation | March 13, 2026
  • Combination of Virtual and In-Person learning
  • Kickoff Session and Graduation will be in-person
  • Share this EWL Elevate Overview with your Employer! 

Thanks to the generous support of the TEMPO Foundation and the Marquette University's Institute for Women's Leadership, we are pleased to offer this exclusive opportunity to our Emerging Women Leaders at a discounted rate.

About Marquette University's College of Business Executive Education Program
Marquette University’s College of Business Executive Education program has experience leveraging faculty and other experts to partner with organizations to address their leadership and management development challenges. The program works with key partners to tailor an approach to learning that aligns with unmet organizational needs and supports business strategy. Marquette’s approach grows from the core ideals that define the value of serving the business community through academic excellence while emphasizing ethical leadership and fostering personal and professional growth.

About Marquette University's Institute for Women's Leadership 
The mission of Marquette University's Institute for Women's Leadership (IWL) is to advance women’s leadership locally and globally through pioneering research, innovative programming, and collaborative engagement. IWL builds upon Marquette University’s historic role as the first Catholic university in the world to co-educate undergraduate women beginning in 1909. IWL was created in 2019 thanks to a generous endowment by the Thomas J. Rolfs Family Foundation, and today the institute continues to bring to life its vision of intersectional inclusivity and gender equity.

Please watch your email and follow our first cohort on social media as they embark on this exciting journey! 

More to come as we announce our third cohort Spring 2026! Stay tuned!