ASCEND: National Asian American Society of Accountants
Our mission is to continually influence and encourage the development finance, accounting and business professionals and students while serving as a collective voice for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the finance, accounting and related business fields.
Originally named NAASA, our organization was launched by a group of dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing the finance and accounting professions in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Our membership includes people from all dimensions of finance, professional services and business—CFOs, treasurers, professional services providers, financial services executives, tax professionals, financial operations, financial advisors, and many others in business, government, academia and the community. Membership is open to all individuals who share our mission regardless of ethnicity and professional background.
Since the launch of our Metro New York chapter in June 2005, our national membership base has grown to chapters in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, North Texas, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Washington D.C with plans for new chapters in, Seattle, San Diego, Toronto and other major cities.
National Website: http://www.ascendleadership.org/display/router.aspx
Email: ascend.umass@gmail.com
President: Anita Tse
Executive Vice President: Bingqing (Mimi) Cai
Executive Vice President: Jia (Mia) Lian
Treasurer: Stephanie Tan
Secretary: Arnold But
VP of Communication: Saeng Syvilay
VP of Communication: Jonathan Chow
Chair: Daniel Baek
Advisor: Melvin Rodriguez