VISION
AsianUpward expands the leadership possibilities of Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals and the organizations that champion them–for the mutual, synergistic benefit of all stakeholders.
MISSION
To achieve our vision, AsianUpward co-creates:
- Strategies and solutions for APA talent development
- Practical tools, such as our signature ToolBooks and
other publications - Research on APA professionals
- Communities of Practice to jointly forge innovative
solutions and share best practices - Allyship support for mutual benefit toward organizations
who advocate for APAs
We aren’t a one-stop-shop. We are a hub. We are a hub that convenes cross-industry stakeholders, collects shared insights, and co-creates thought leadership.
A stop ceases. A hub continues. Join our hub and continue to evolve and Elevate your Asian ERGs, leaders, and professionals with a holistic hub of partners.
AsianUpward is an initiative of Elevate.
Partners of AsianUpward by Elevate
ABOUT ELEVATE
Elevate is a multi-university partnership, along with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California Office of the President—MESA. We cross-pollinate industry and academic innovation for inclusive and diverse leadership. One unified phrase embodies both our mission and vision:
PURPOSE + PEOPLE = PURPLE™
Elevate helps you define, refine, and align your purpose with your organization’s purpose.
AsianUpward expands the leadership possibilities of Asian Paacific American (APA) professionals and the organizations that champion us–for the mutual, synergistic benefit of all stakeholders.
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Signature Capabilities
Hours of Culturally Crafted TrailBlaze Tools™ for Asian Pacific Americans
The content is dedicated and designed for APAs, including AsianUpward’s research-based methodologies that integrate APA cultural strengths and hybridize leadership styles of “East meets West.
Executive-Level APA Book
The ElevAsian ToolBook leads the way as the premiere book for executive-level APAs to advance and elevate our careers and leadership. Culturally crafted for APAs at these senior levels, the publication features unique insights and TrailBlaze Tools™ for sophisticated and savvy leaders.
APA-Recognized Program by the Highest-ranking Public APA
Recognized by United States Vice President Kamala Harris, AsianUpward’s leadership programs stand out with innovation and practical effectiveness.
Asian360 Study
The Asian360 study measures how Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) compare to other ethnic Americans regarding the key characteristics and will ultimately help APA professionals and the organizations that employ them.
Joint Services Summit for the US Department of Defense & Uniformed + Civilian Leadership Summit
With recognition from the highest-ranking APA U.S. leader, Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as some of the highest-ranking APA Congressional, military, and civilian leaders in the Defense Industry (among other industries), this public-private sector collaboration convenes those who serve to protect our freedom and security.
ALL STARS
(Asian Pacific American Leadership, Learning for Strategy, Talent Advancement, and Reimagining Success)
Book Leveraging APA Strengths with Research & Science-Based Tools
The AugmentAsian ToolBook elevates Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals with leading-edge insights and practical tools that readers can leverage immediately. Geared toward APAs who actively seek career, leadership, and professional development, the contents of the ToolBook feature fresh approaches to workplace challenges that APAs commonly face. Furthermore, the ToolBook helps APAs augment the organizations that support our careers—a truly synergistic relationship.
Talent Strategy Tailored for Asian Pacific Americans
The premier and pioneering ATLAS features the first shared Asian Pacific American (APA) talent strategy that your organization can customize. Tailored toward APA talent that leverages APA strengths and targets this group’s growth opportunities, the ATLAS breaks ground with a dedicated suite of solutions designed to drive APA and broader organizational success!
Books on Asian Pacific American Leadership
Unique and pioneering, AsianUpward features signature ToolBooks that build upon APA strengths as a competitive advantage that supports organizations who champion us. With research and science-based TrailBlaze Tools, these books provide visual systems with sophisticated-made-simple solutions to develop APA talent and leverage our distinctive capabilities for stakeholder success.
Years in Business
Multiply this with multiple faculty and staff experienced in APA leadership development.
Hundreds of Clients and Partners Served
Over two decades of servicing APA leaders and professionals, so you benefit from our extensive experience.
The three letters: Y-O-U
We listen carefully to you to assess mutual fit as a partner. Only from there do we customize, curate, or even create solutions.
Vision
AsianUpward expands the leadership possibilities of Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals and the organizations that champion them–for the mutual, synergistic benefit of all stakeholders.
Mission
To achieve our vision, AsianUpward co-creates:
Strategies and solutions for APA talent development
Practical tools, such as our signature ToolBooks and other publications
Research on APA professionals
Communities of Practice to jointly forge innovative solutions and share best practices
Allyship support for mutual benefit toward organizations who advocate for APAs
We aren’t a one-stop-shop. We are a hub. We are a hub that convenes cross-industry stakeholders, collects shared insights, and co-creates thought leadership.
A stop ceases. A hub continues. Join our hub and continue to evolve and Elevate your Asian ERGs, leaders, and professionals with a holistic hub of partners.
AsianUpward is an initiative of Elevate.
About Elevate
Elevate is a partnership of the University of California, Irvine’s Merage School of Business, University of California—Riverside, California State University—Fullerton, Spectrum Knowledge, and the University of California Office of the President—MESA. One unified phrase embodies both our mission and vision: PURPOSE + PEOPLE = PURPLE™
Elevate helps you define, refine, and align your purpose with your organization’s purpose.
Our Partners
The Uniqueness
Define, refine, and align your purpose with that of your organization and broader communities
Join a cross-industry ecosystem of organizations who co-create solutions--stronger than the sum of our parts
Include and cross-pollinate diverse insights, cultures, and actions to forge the finest practices—best and next
Present visual, simplified, and practical Tools. The signature trademarked TrailBlaze Tools™ strategically focus your learning and execution time results
Integrate data-driven research as foundations for solutions
Integrate insights from interdisciplinary fields with simplified
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