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Resiliency is the ability to withstand - or quickly recover - after a setback.

Ascend Canada sat down with Kenny Koon (he/him), who was one of the panelists at our ‘Practicing Allyship and Creating Safe Spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community” event in June. Kenny, who is a Relationship Manager…

Having a fulfilling career provides you with feelings of accomplishment, confidence and pride.

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, but when Brian Pang first immigrated there from Hong Kong, it was a different story. “I was 16 and arrived in the mid-90s during this huge immigration…

“We’re all on a journey towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion,” says Kerby Sit, Vancouver Chapter President of Ascend Canada. “Some may be more ahead than others, but we can all learn from each other. This is why Ascend’s…

Toronto, ON – Ascend, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the presence and influence of Pan-Asian business leaders, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Ascend Leadership Awards. The annual Ascend Leadership…

By Brendon Buckler The Ascend CIO (Chief Inclusion Officer) Forum recently gathered for a lively discussion about mental health, a topical issue that is intersecting at a time when more professional employees are returning to…

Ascend Canada today announced that Manjit Singh will be transitioning the role of President to Alexander Peh, currently Executive Vice President, Ascend Canada, effective September, 2022. Manjit’s leadership has been underpinned by his passion about…

Toronto, September, 2022 – Ascend Canada, an organization with the mission to develop and advance pan-Asian professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carin Reggie as President, Montreal Chapter. In this leadership role, Carin,…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a significant focus for companies around the world and talent acquisition plays a big role in helping achieve DE&I. In this month’s podcast episode, Jahanzaib Ansari, Co-Founder and CEO,…