Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, As ... cend 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 51 chapters (professional and student combined) across the country. 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 multiple industries. The Greater Washington chapter also supports 5 student chapters: University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, George Mason University, and the newly added American University. read more