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Ascend aims to enable its members, corporate partners, and community to realize the leadership potent Bentley University
2. Brandeis University
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The New England chapter is one of the 13 professional chapters of Ascend. We are also associated with the following Undergraduate student chapters:

1. Suffolk University
4. University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ascend is focused on being a lifelong organization supporting the duration of our members careers, not just the early years. Membership is open to individuals of all ethnicities and busine

ss backgrounds. The majority of our 5,000+ members are from fields where there are high concentrations of Asians - accounting, financial services, technology, engineering, professional services, and others in business, government, academia and the community.

05/31/2026

Join Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to support career insights, networking, and actionable support.

This week, Bartholomew Jae, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can help us discover what we want to do next, identify and pursue roles that align with those requirements, and stand out during the interview process. Sign up here: https://www.ascendleadership.org/master-events/mit-062626

05/30/2026

Join us for a roundtable discussion with ascend network office hours designed to support career insights, networking, and actionable support.
Sign up here: https://www.ascendleadership.org/master-events/mit-061226

05/16/2026

We had a great time participating at the 5k with ATASK. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and congratulations to all of the runners and walkers on a great event!!

05/15/2026

Join us on Saturday May 16th at 9am at Carson Beach for a 5k.
Walk/Run with Team Ascend New England at the AAPI 5K as we support the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK).
Link in bio on Ascend Website

05/01/2026

Stress, sleep, emotions—how well do you really understand them?

Join us May 28 (12 PM ET) for a practical session with Dr. Zhi Tsun on emotional wellbeing and recovery.
RSVP:http://bit.ly/ne-052826

04/07/2026

Come and support our community partner Bamboo Circle’s 2nd Annual Open Mic Night! Come perform or just vibe with amazing local talent💛

Snacks, drinks + silent auction included!

📆 April 10 | 7–10 PM
📍 Pao Arts Center
🎟️ $20

👉 tinyurl.com/BC-OpenMicNight

03/24/2026

An incredible evening celebrating Women’s History Month—thank you to our amazing speakers and everyone who joined us for such meaningful conversations 🤍

03/23/2026

Join us for the Ascend New England Walk/Run for ATASK this AAPI Heritage Month 💛

🗓 May 16, 2026 | 9–11 AM
📍 Carson Beach, Boston

We’re coming together to support the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)—and show the strength of our community.

Bring your friends & let’s make an impact. Sign up here: https://www.ascendleadership.org/master-events/ne-aapi5k-atask-0526

03/11/2026

Join our Women's History Month Event, where Cynthia Yee, Ruby Kam, and Amy Chen will share insights on intentional storytelling. Register here: https://www.ascendleadership.org/master-events/ne-storytelling-0326?__hstc=77491786.da39d3554ed42b55126e54ec165f4638.1763674428655.1773097437662.1773228947971.21&__hssc=77491786.1.1773228947971&__hsfp=0fa24c7335ca733e59b60c82e8c0d92e

03/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that Deborah Lee has joined Ascend New England’s leadership team as Co‑President. Deb is a seasoned strategy and operations leader who currently leads strategy and operations for Liberty Mutual’s North America Property portfolio. She brings deep experience driving business transformation across insurance and financial services, along with strong operational rigor and a collaborative leadership style. Deb is passionate about elevating and celebrating AAPI professionals and allies. As Co‑President, she will focus on creating programs and partnerships that expand career opportunities, strengthen community connections, and foster inclusive leadership across the region.

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200 Clarendon St
Boston, MA
02116

Website

http://www.ascendnewengland.org/

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