Ascend is the first and largest non-profit in North America for Pan-Asian business professionals. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries. The Greater Washington Chapter of Ascend is just one of the 60+ chapters across North America (professional and student combined). We are honored to serve as the chapter hub for the surrounding areas of our nation's capital providing professional development and career enhancement programs across every industry in the public and private sectors. The Greater Washington chapter also supports 6 student chapters: University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, George Mason University, American University, and Virginia Tech.