Organization Structure
Ascend Berkeley has a network of seven specialized committees, each specializing in a discipline within business. All committees host a variety of professional events to help explore career options and develop your professionalism,
sharing the commonality of innovation and collaboration. In addition, Ascend Berkeley is committed to providing strategic pro bono consulting services to entities ranging from startups to Fortune
500 companies.
Mission
Ascend’s core mission is to encourage, inspire, and influence both professional and social development for all UC Berkeley students, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, background, or major.
Committees
Ascend consists of seven distinct committees, each tailored to a specific business sector: Accounting, Ascend Consulting, Social Impact, Finance, Investment Banking, Marketing, and Tech. Each committee curates their own Internal Curriculum, giving students the unique opportunity to gain professional experience, refine their skill sets, and collaborate with peers.
Community
Being part of Ascend means becoming an Ascender, where we build lifelong friendships through our Big/Little system and host fun activities such as retreat and socials throughout the semester. We always strive to foster an inclusive
and tight-knit community that is unwaveringly dedicated towards excellence, growth, and eventually giving back to the organization.
Ascend Investing
Ascend Investing is a student-run investment fund dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders by providing hands-on experience in the world of finance.
Our mission is to identify and invest in undervalued companies with the potential of producing high returns. As a student-led initiative, we leverage the diverse backgrounds and expertise of our members to conduct thorough market research,
perform due diligence, and make informed investment decisions.
Consulting