Welcome to Ascend, the community reimagining what leadership looks like in talent mobility

At Ascend, we think boldly, share openly, and build what’s next - together. Because great programs aren’t built in silos; they’re powered by collaboration. Within Ascend, you’ll find real conversations, real solutions, and real progress - from leaders who care about moving mobility forward.

We’re thrilled to have you join us!

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THE WHO

Ascend is for leaders who

Are building or evolving immigration and mobility programs

Want to connect vision, strategy, and execution

Believe in collaboration over competition

Thrive on practical insights, not theory

Are ready to shape what’s next for global talent movement

Kelli Johnson

THE  WHY

Built for what’s next

Because mobility is changing - and leaders need a space to change with it. Ascend exists for practical, cross-industry problem-solving - where ideas turn into action.

Here, leaders share how they’re navigating compliance without slowing innovation, scaling programs under cost pressure, and making immigration data tell a story.


It’s where tools and dashboards turn into strategic foresight, and where balancing compliance and speed becomes a shared craft.

No fluff. No silos. Just clarity, connection, and progress.

THE  WHAT

What you’ll find inside

Peer Collaboration

Discuss policy shifts, compliance, AI tools, and global strategy - without pretense.

Innovation Insights

Explore how AI, dashboards, and data-driven design are reshaping the landscape.

Live Exchanges

Roundtables, AMAs, and rapid-fire sessions where ideas move at the speed of work.

KPI Frameworks

Discover how leading organizations measure success from operational efficiency to talent health and strategic alignment.

Program Playbooks

Learn how peers are scaling mobility and immigration programs under tighter budgets and evolving needs.

Connection & Mentorship

Exchange ideas, find mentors (and mentees), and grow an authentic network that supports you long after the discussion ends,

THE ORIGIN

Built by practitioners

Former immigration program managers and senior paralegals built Ascend after seeing both sides of the field - from hands-on service delivery to high-level strategy.

They’ve advised law firms and legal-tech startups alike, giving them a front-row view of how technology, compliance, and business strategy intersect in modern mobility.

That experience shaped Ascend: a space for immigration and mobility professionals to connect, learn, and lead together in real time - amplifying their impact without waiting for the next conference or webinar.