Partners & Supporters

 “The relationship between a diverse leadership team and board and a company’s performance is well established. With Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders making up to 30 percent of a company’s workforce in some sectors, such as technology, and with AAPIs being one of the fastest growing demographics for consumer spending, it is obvious that there should be more AAPI representation on boards. This is not only a savvy business decision but also the right thing to be doing from a diversity and inclusion standpoint.”

Tim Buckley, Chairman and CEO of The Vanguard Group

“I was proud to help author AB 979, which will open the door to diversify corporate boards. We are so happy to see the 10x25 Initiative and similar efforts, so that Asian American/Pacific Islanders and other ethnic groups that have been so underrepresented will finally be able to have a seat at the table in corporate boardrooms.”

David Chiu, California Assemblyman

"Representation matters and Asian and Pacific Islanders are not sufficiently represented in managerial and C-suite positions and boards.  I applaud ASCEND Pinnacle for leading the 10x25 Initiative and holding corporations accountable to increasing diversity on their boards. We must shatter the glass ceiling so our community is visible at all levels of corporate governance and are decision-makers in American business."

Dr. Richard Pan, State Senator and Chair of the California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus

"We believe that corporate leaders have a pivotal role to play right now to foster a workplace culture that actively breaks down the 'model minority myth.' Companies and communities can only succeed over the long-term if they promote an environment of inclusivity and belonging, and act as champions for underrepresented members and those of diverse heritages."

Anna W. Mok, President and Executive Board Chairman of Ascend