Founded in 2005, Ascend is the largest global network advancing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) professionals in the workplace and corporate boardrooms. Ascend’s 60+ chapters partner with global organizations to cultivate and empower API talent as they rise to their full potential. Some of our partner companies include industry leaders like Google, Disney, Pfizer, and Coca-Cola. We believe that by working together, our community can develop leaders who consistently ignite positive change in the workplace and the world. 

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Sean Mcmillan

Ishan Malhotra

Jiaqi Wang (Hedy)

Mindy Pham-Bui

Kate Fritz

Allie A. Graham

Yuki Tanizaki

Hyejun Kim (Wesley)

Yiheng Zhao

Rita Miao

Meng Hsuan Hsieh

The Executive Operations team at Ascend Leadership is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, overseeing national and regional leadership efforts, managing financial operations, and fostering professional and student development. This team collaborates closely with global partners to cultivate and empower Asian and Pacific Islander talent, aligning their efforts to propel API professionals toward leadership roles in the workplace and corporate boardrooms.

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