Ascend is the largest non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various career fields and industries. Ascend's goal is to enhance the presence and influence of current and future Pan-Asian business leaders and while serving as a collective voice for Pan-Asian business communities. We strive to enable our members, corporate partners and the professional Pan-Asian community to leverage the leadership and global business potential of Pan-Asian professionals worldwide.
Ascend consists of 60,000 members with 34 student chapters and 17 professional chapters located in both the United States and Canada around major business hubs and educational institutions. We offer robust professional development and career enhancement programs designed to cultivate Pan-Asian talent.
Ascend Foundation's research provides the basis for the development of our leadership and development programs.