PROGRAMS & EXPERIENCES

Latino Leadership & Professional Development in Wisconsin

Discover programs that support Latino leadership, career growth, higher education, entrepreneurship, and meaningful connections. At Ascénto, we're building a stronger Wisconsin through opportunity and comunidad.

OUR PROGRAMS

From nonprofit board leadership and Latino business development to scholarships and professional networking, Ascénto connects professionals, students, and community leaders with opportunities to grow.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Board Pipeline Initiative

Develop the skills and connections needed for nonprofit board service through leadership and governance training.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Latino Business Collaborative

Connect Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders with resources, partnerships, and economic opportunities.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Summits

Explore leadership, career development, and issues shaping Wisconsin through our annual summits.

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NETWORKING & COMUNIDAD

Member Connections

Grow your professional network through community events, networking, and member-led experiences.

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EDUCATION & OPPORTUNITY

Scholarship Program

Supporting Latino students in Wisconsin pursuing higher education through scholarship opportunities.

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NEXT GENERATION LEADERS

Student Initiatives

Connecting college students with career development, professional networking, and leadership opportunities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

Connect with Ascénto's comunidad through networking events, professional development opportunities, and member gatherings across Wisconsin.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026

Cafecito con ASCÉNTO

Time: 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Location: Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

700 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

Join us for our final Cafecito of 2026! Enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and networking with Wisconsin's Latino professional community.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026

ASCÉNTO Book Club

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen

6207 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53214

Connect with fellow Ascénto members through a shared love of reading. This member-led book club brings readers together for thoughtful conversation and comunidad.

Featured Book: The Woman I Kept to Myself by Julia Alvarez

To RSVP, contact Tessa Bartels.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2026

ASCÉNTO Holiday Social

Celebrate the season and close out the year with comunidad! Join Ascénto for our annual holiday social and connect with fellow members and community leaders.

Additional event details coming soon.

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Be part of what's next.

Join Ascénto to access professional networking, leadership development, and a community committed to growing Latino influence and economic prosperity across Wisconsin.

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