For many of us, our Convention is the largest gathering of APIs we've ever been a part of. Our mission? To translate this powerful experience into boardrooms, workplaces, and beyond—starting right here. This year, we aimed to empower all our attendees and allies with insights they can carry back home and into their careers. From women’s leadership to mental health and allyship, our sessions offered something for everyone. We watched as attendees left Las Vegas with a renewed vision of a future where API leadership has no limits. Together, we're shaping that future. ✨ #AscendCon2024 #Ascend #Convention #APIFutures #Leadership #AAPI #API #lasvegas #allyship #women #mentalhealth
Ascend Leadership
Non-profit Organization Management
New York, New York 18,808 followers
Empowering the API business leaders of tomorrow.
About us
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.
- Website
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https://ascendleadership.org
External link for Ascend Leadership
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
Locations
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Primary
160 Broadway
East Building, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10038, US
Employees at Ascend Leadership
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Naras Eechambadi
Global Leader in Data & AI | C-Suite Executive | Board Director | DataIQ Top10 | Executive Coach
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John Iino
Transformational Leader | Keynote Speaker | DEI Consultant and Trainer | NACD Certified Corporate Director | Chief Diversity Officer (Retired) |…
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Steven Pae
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Andrea Chin
Execution Guru ~Digital Transformation ~ Leads Global cross functional teams ~ Program Management ~ PMO ~ Customer Obsessed
Updates
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🚨 Missed our Convention? Don't worry—you're in luck! Tomorrow, we're replaying the entire Women of Ascend keynote, packed with powerful insights from inspiring women leaders in our network. 🎉 ✨ Don't miss your chance to catch up. Register now at https://hubs.li/Q02MLlJ50
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🎙️ The wait is over—API Futures is back with an unmissable episode! Broadcasting straight from Las Vegas, we’re thrilled to feature the renowned journalist Helen Zia and the insightful author Jeff Yang. Together, they explore the critical role of journalism in advocating for justice and uplifting our communities 🎧✨. Tune in now and be part of the conversation! https://hubs.li/Q02MCBc90 #APIFutures #AscendCon2024 #Ascend #AAPI #API #LasVegas #Journalism #VincentChin
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Despite a nearly 60% increase in Fortune 1000 board seats held by Asians from 2020 to 2023, more API leaders stepping into government roles, and broader Asian representation across all industries (including sports), we're still fighting to be truly seen. A big thank you to our board member Michelle Tang for spotlighting this issue in ADWEEK and reminding us that we belong in the front row. 🥇✨
VOICE | Not once were any of the Asian Pacific athletes featured during the entirety of the four-hour broadcast. "What will it take for the Asian Pacific community to be recognized for what we bring? Somehow, while we’re winning on the courts and mats of Olympic competition and in the corridors of Corporate America, our collective brand remains severely undervalued," writes Michelle Tang. https://adweek.it/3yOrMdd
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Missed out on our 2024 Convention or want to relive some of our keynote sessions? We’ve got you covered! 🌟 We’re replaying the best moments from our main stage throughout the rest of the year. Sign up for the WoA replay now at https://hubs.li/Q02LY_SP0! Don’t miss out on the chance to gain invaluable insights. #AscendCon2024 #Ascend #convention #lasvegas #AAPI #API #Leadership
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🎙️ API Futures is back with an episode you won’t want to miss! Live from Las Vegas, we’re joined by the award-winning journalist Helen Zia and the ever-insightful author Jeff Yang. They’ll be diving deep into the power of journalism and how our advocacy can drive justice for our communities. Keep an eye out! 👀 #APIFutures #Ascend #Leadership #AAPI #API #lasvegas #Journalism #VincentChin
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Friendly reminder: Our enemy is the system, NEVER each other. Let's stand united and embrace allyship. Sy Stokes, Ph.D. 💪❤️ #AAPI #API #AANHPI #Ascend #StopAAPIHate
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Join fellow professionals taking part in the ATLAS, which dives deeper into workforce issues and best practices for companies to support APIs. Shout-out to those who’ve participated in the survey - let’s keep it coming https://hubs.li/Q02FKfdL0 Your input is invaluable and will help us build better workplaces!
🚀 We need you! Ascend is launching a unique survey that takes a comprehensive look into API workforce issues. If you're an API professional, we’d love to hear from you. 🌟 Take just a few minutes to participate and help us make workforces more equitable for everyone. Your input matters! 🙌 https://hubs.li/Q02FKfdL0 Big shout-out to AAPI Data, Asians In Advertising, C100, Disability:IN, Exec|Comm, Gold House, HACR - Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, Harvard Business Review, Human Rights Commission, Jeremy Lin Foundation, Multicultural Leadership Institute, Seramount, Stop AAPI Hate, Stand with Asian Americans, The Asian American Foundation, Women Business Collaborative, Exponential Talent LLC, Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), AICPA, ALPFA New York, Association of National Advertisers, Commonwealth Club World Affairs, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), NAPABA Law Foundation, NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), National Congress of American Indians, National Organization on Disability, New York University, Out & Equal, Out Leadership, Prospanica National, SHRM, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, The Conference Board, The Indus Entrepreneurs(TiE), Toronto, United Nations and so much more for getting the word out about this important work.
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🎉 And that's a wrap on our 2024 Convention! 🎉 We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. From allyship and women's leadership to mental health, we covered it all. We witnessed new connections blossom during our mentorship sessions between early and mid career attendees. We were blown away by the talent of the Las Vegas Taiko drum group, K-pop performances by student group V Sharp, and the incredible Ascend’s Got Talent contestants. We also recorded our first-ever live podcast with award-winning journalist Helen Zia and author Jeff Yang. And to top it all off, we had a special announcement from a certain famous mouse 🐭. Thank you, Las Vegas, for making the 2024 Convention unforgettable. Orlando, we can’t wait to see what you have in store for next year! 🌟 A huge shoutout to all of our sponsors for making this event what it was: Deloitte, EY, KPMG US, PwC, Crowe, Moss Adams, Accenture, Altria, Bank of America, BDO, Grant Thornton (US), The Coca-Cola Company, AstraZeneca, Bakertilly (Gabon), Bristol Myers Squibb, Boeing, Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, Forvis Mazars US, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Linde, Mars, McKesson, Merck, Microsoft, Nationwide, Pfizer, Synchrony, The Walt Disney Company, Wells Fargo, ADP, AIG, AlixPartners, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Experian, FINRA, Guidehouse, JLL, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Marsh #AscendCon2024 #convention #Ascend #AscendLeadership #AAPI #API #LasVegas #Orlando #Disney
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