Ascend is the premier non-profit professional association that enables its members, corporate partners and the community to realize the leadership potential of Pan-Asians in global corporations. Our History
Our organization was launched by a group of dedicated leaders committed to advancing the finance and accounting professions in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.Since our founding in
2005, our mission and focus have expanded to include individuals and companies from other disciplines who share common objectives of reaching their optimal business potential. 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. Our Professional Chapters
Our professional chapters are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, North Texas, Northern California, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington D.C with plans for new chapters in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Toronto and other cities. Our Community
Asian Americans have cultural origins from more than thirty-two ethnic groups. Of those, six major groups account for more than 95 percent of the Asian Americans in the United States: Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. The Asian American and Pacific Islander population in the U.S. (hereafter referred to as "Asians") is a rapidly growing, affluent and highly educated population. The role that this group plays in the global marketplace continues to grow with the economic growth of Asia, especially China, India and Southeast Asia. The convergence of all these indicators demonstrates that Asian professionals are a critical element of business growth strategies and represent a pipeline of strong talent for companies. Our Future
Ascend plays a vital role in helping global companies and our members align their objectives for mutual success and we have rapidly become one of the largest Pan-Asian professional membership organizations. Our national and regional chapter programs help us:
Cultivate the leadership development and professional growth of members
Build eminence and visibility for Asians and to provide role models
Provide business growth opportunities for our members and corporate partners
Encourage the continuous presence and influence of Asians in the global economy
Bridge the "Cultural Difference” gap between Asian and Western cultures
Serve the public interest in the community
