Who We Are
Ascend is the largest Pan-Asian business professional membership organization in North America. Our mission is to drive workplace and societal impact by developing and elevating all Asian and Pacific Islander (API) business leaders and empowering them to become catalysts for change.
What We Do
Ascend offers impactful career lifecycle and cross-industry leadership programs and networks that foster community and engagement for Pan-Asian business professionals and students, corporate partners, and the community at large.
Opportunities for you
Connect.
Our student chapter offers many opportunities to make connections and build relationships with those interested in the business and finance field. We have a large network of professionals and industry leaders, and you will be able to connect with these professionals through our speaker events, company tours, and networking round tables.
Inspire.
We will provide you with the tools necessary to succeed in the business world and in life, with hopes of empowering you to inspire those around you. We will help you hone your way of leadership and networking skills, establish your personal brand, and achieve new professional heights.
Ascend!
Ascend brings a unique platform for professional and career development, helping you build a network of cohorts and mentors. We will focus on fostering your professionalism and leadership skills so that you are able to ASCEND as a leader in the future.
Our Pillars
Professionalism
Ascend at UC Davis holds workshops, professional speaker events, and more to help students succeed in the professional world. We host resume, cold-emailing, and internship workshops to ensure that our members' will be prepared and know what to expect while navigating through their professional journey.
Leadership
We understand the importance of impact. In our Chapter, members can join one of our four committees: Professional Development, Marketing, Technology, or Student Affairs. In these committees, members will be delegated different tasks and projects under their respective Director and will have opportunities to develop their leadership abilities through hosting and planning events.