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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