ASCEND is a leadership program designed for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of color), first-generation or the general Merrimack community, who are seeking leadership development. You’ll engage in interactive workshops, courses and educational trips to build a sense of belonging on campus.
We believe that to assist our students in becoming leaders, we must focus on all aspects of themselves and help them explore their identities to fully understand who they are.
As an ASCEND member, you’ll focus on our three AIR core values of authenticity, integrity and resiliency.Â
You’ll focus on your sense of self – your self-awareness, pride in yourself, compassion and forgiveness.
You’ll develop your trust and honesty and work on your self-accountability.
You’ll examine your consistency in the work you do and develop your mental toughness and adaptability skills.
Since high school, Yarielis Perez-Castillo ’24 has advocated for safety, health and education among youth in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
