Ascend National Newsletter
| Ascend National Newsletter |
| National Convention | Student Leadership Conference | West Coast Conference | Canada Opening | Ascend Goes to Washington | Award Nominations | Career Center |
| A lot has been going on at Ascend, and we are now global! Ascend Canada launched its first chapter in Toronto. Ascend and the Commonwealth Club of California hosted a standing-room-only interview with Prof. Amy Chua, "Tiger Mom” author. Ascend’s Executive Insight Series (EIS) has been extremely popular with the pre-executive crowd– the rave reviews and demand for this program has been keeping the Ascend team busy. Ascend delivered EIS to high-level Asian Executives at the White House, the New York Roundtable and several other corporate partners. The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia joined the Ascend Business School Alliance, Seattle University and Drexel University received student chapter status, and the Midwest Chapter hosted its 4th annual Student Leadership Conference. |
| ASCEND NATIONAL CONVENTION 2012—SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERS | Friday, July 27 - Monday, July 30, 2012 |
Ascend’s discounted rate is $179 for registered attendees. Reservation deadline: June 22, 2012 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611 Sheraton is proud to be Ascend’s hospitality sponsor. Discount Flight Codes from July 25 - August 2, 2012 (ORD, MID) American Airlines 2672BW Delta NM9BS •Avis D470004 |  | This 5th annual event celebrates "Transforming Leadership and You” in the Windy City, where Pan-Asian leaders – CXOs, executives, managers, professionals and students from around the country gather for 4 days of professional development, mentoring and relationship building. Featuring an Olympics/Casino Night kickoff on Friday, CPE-accredited educational and enlightening panels led by role models and experts address critical skills and business issues in a safe, supportive environment. Attendees can take advantage of the Saturday career fair, a Sunday Asian Consumer product showcase, and participate in mentoring and networking. The convention also features the Leadership and Scholarship Luncheons and the Monday Gala Dinner where exemplary leaders are recognized for their service to the community. |
| Register now → |
| Ascend Canada Opening | Ascend Midwest 4th Student Leadership Conference |
 Ascend Canada held its official launch in Toronto in early March. Over 300 executives, managers and professionals from more than 14 diverse companies attended the event. Keynote speakers included: Janice Fukakusa, CFO and CAO at RBC, Beth Wilson, Managing Partner at KPMG, Shailesh Kotwal, Executive Vice-President at TD Bank and Sunil Kapur of the law firm McCarthy Tetrault. We welcome our new partners to the north and embark on our international journey to bring greater value and access to our members! | In April, the Midwest Chapter hosted a successful conference attended by over 120 student leaders from five student chapters in Chicago. Participants engaged in professional development sessions and networked with local area professionals. Some of the popular sessions included "Effective Communication Techniques”, "Professional Presentation Skills”, "Networking & Interviewing Techniques” and "Leadership Styles: Which Leader are You?” Thanks to Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Grant Thornton and PWC for sponsoring the event. |
| Ascend Goes to Washington |
 In March, Ascend visited the White House and participated in the inaugural Asian American Government Executives Network - Senior Executive Series (AAGEN SES) Development Program. This program is part of Obama’s Executive Order to increase the participation of Asian Americans in federal programs. Only 20 pre-executives were selected from hundreds of applicants from government agencies such as the IRS, SSA, USAID, OMB, DOD, DOJ, HHS, EPA, DOC, and DOE. Ascend’s Wes Hom and Larry Chang presented "Myths of Asian Leadership”, "Your Personal Brand”, and "Taking Risks”, popular modules from the Executive Insight Series (EIS). Feedback was extremely positive and there was great interest in signing up for other modules. Leaders of the AAGEN and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) continue to explore partnership opportunities with Ascend to support the Pan-Asian community. Ascend spoke with one of the executive pan-Asian mentors from a major government agency, who agreed with Ascend’s observations that many of the GS14 and GS15 senior managers are too focused on technical skills, prefer to work in silos and are not comfortable in navigating cross-functional settings. This executive also supports Ascend’s leadership philosophy for its uniqueness and tailored approach for Asian professionals, inspiring across generations. |
| West Coast Conference / IAG in Norcal | We are now accepting 2012 Award Nominations |
 We have the DNA to lead; learn more about the success stories and strategies to succeed using the secret sauce: R2 + N2 Your Leadership DNA, Made in America Save the date: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Intercontinental SF Hotel 888 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Morning Session Keynote Speaker: Jan Yanehiro - Broadcaster/Business Woman • Non-Verbal Communication - Executive Presence Afternoon Session Keynote Speaker: Lewis Chew - CFO National Semiconductor Activate your leadership DNA  |  We invite you to nominate peers, mentors, colleagues, role models and leaders in your network, as well as ERG/BRG/Affinity groups that have made positive impact in supporting the Pan-Asian professional community. There are different awards for professionals at various stages of their careers. To view the award details, previous winners and to submit a nomination, visit www.ascendleadership.org/nominations.
|
| © 2012 Ascend • 120 Wall Street, 9th Floor New York, New York 10005 • 212.248.4888 • ascendleadership.org • info@ascendleadership.org |
