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About Ascend

Who We Are

Ascend is powered by a network of accomplished professionals and executives from global companies who generously volunteer their time in order to advance the state of API equity at work.

We develop, support, and empower Pan-Asians throughout their careers with a network for growth and advancement that enables our members to serve our vibrant communities to the best of their abilities.

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Ascend Programs

We offer career lifecycle and cross-industry networking and mentorship opportunities, development and leadership programs.

Local Events

Local Events

Conferences

Conferences

Initiatives

Initiatives

Research

Research

Our Partners

Meet the Team

Vera Fair

Vera Fair

Co-President

Diane Thai

Diane Thai

Co-President

Anita Tse

Anita Tse

Executive Vice President

Beverly Ilagan

Beverly Ilagan

Treasurer & VP Operations

Kamini Sheth Srinivasan

Kamini Sheth Srinivasan

Co-VP Sponsor Relations

Jaspreet Kaur

Jaspreet Kaur

Co-VP Sponsor Relations

Carolyn Hatakeyama

Carolyn Hatakeyama

Co-VP Programs

Lillian Lin

Lillian Lin

VP IAG

Tina Kim

Tina Kim

Co-VP Programs

Adelaine Sin

Adelaine Sin

VP ERG/BRG Connection

Michael Tsai

Michael Tsai

VP Member Engagement &
Data Analytics

Kat Lee

Kat Lee

Co-VP Mentorship

Michael Ngim

Michael Ngim

Co-VP Mentorship

Nancy Anantavara

Nancy Anantavara

VP Community Relations and Partnership

Mindy Pham-Bui

Mindy Pham-Bui

VP Marketing

Jimmy Onizuka

Jimmy Onizuka

VP Student Affairs

David Lee

David Lee

General Counsel

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