Join Ascend Today

Gain access to best-in-class leadership and professional development programs and the largest API executive network in the world.


Membership Perks


  • Networking

    Attend events, meet recruiters and leaders from top companies, and find the networks that can nourish and support your whole career.

  • Mentoring

    Our programs like Ascend Cafe will match you with a mentor in your industry. Available to students as well as up and coming professionals.

  • Development

    We’re constantly creating programs and formulating best practices that can help you grow your leadership and career skills.


Become a Member Today


Membership is open to individuals of all ethnicities and business backgrounds. Membership fees are non-refundable.

  • Board Directors

    Our invitation-only platform for current and aspiring board directors. Reach out to pinnacle@ascendleadership.org for more information or to see if you qualify.

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  • Executive

    Apply to join our network of senior executives and get access to networking and development opportunities as you advance to the C-suite.

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  • Professionals

    Get access to special events, mentoring opportunities, grow your skills and accelerate your career through our development programs.

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  • Student

    Join your university chapter for access to content and recruiting events developed by some of the top API talent at Fortune 500 companies.

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Board of Directors

  • This membership is available for <insert exact qualification criteria>

  • Membership requires <Requirements>

contact info:

email@ascendleadership.org

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Executive

  • This membership includes students currently enrolled in full time undergraduate programs

  • Membership requires .edu website and is subject to approval.

contact info:

email@ascendleadership.org

Professional

  • This membership includes managers or professionals working full-time or part-time jobs.

  • It also includes working professionals currently in transition between jobs or careers.

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Full time MBA/Graduate Student Undergraduate Student

  • This membership includes students currently enrolled in full time MBA or graduate programs

  • Membership requires .edu website and is subject to approval.

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As champions of inclusive workplaces, we work with companies in various ways. Become a corporate member and get access to our resources, guidance, networks, and some wonderful events. Reach out to corporatemembership@ascendleadership.org for more information.

Corporate Supporter

As a Corporate supporter, your employees receive access to all of our public programs and limited access to our events, program and research materials. Supporters will also enjoy discounted tickets to special events and access to our professional network.

Corporate Partner

As a Corporate Partner, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of the Corporate Supporter plus your company will enjoy full access to our events program, world-class research, and thought leadership. Your employees receive access to all of our public programs and will receive invitations to special members-only events. Benefits include access to extensive executive and professional networks and our publications, as well as co-hosting and speaking opportunities.

Join a professional or student chapter to connect with members and attend local events.