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Increasing economic prosperity and growing Latino influence for a stronger Wisconsin. ✨

We showcase talented Hispanics throughout all stages of their career, from student to executive, while providing our members with opportunities and tools to reach greater levels of success.

10/21/2026

Let's close out 2026 with one last cafecito! ☕💜

Join us for our final Cafecito con ASCÉNTO of the year at MATC! Enjoy good coffee, great conversations, and meaningful connections with our comunidad.

📅 Friday, December 4 | 9–10 AM
📍 MATC | 700 W State St, Milwaukee

Save your spot: https://hpgm.memberclicks.net/cafecito-con-ascento-dec-2026 #/

10/20/2026

Your vote. Your voice. Tu voz. 🗳️

Early voting begins today, October 20, in Wisconsin!

Whether you're voting early or on Election Day, take a few minutes to make your plan. Check your registration, preview your ballot, find your voting location, and make sure you have an acceptable photo ID.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Visit MyVote.WI.gov for official voting information.

Your voice matters. Tu voz cuenta.

10/16/2026

Meet the speakers joining us for Your Financial Fresh Start! 💜

On Wednesday, October 21, we're welcoming Maria Padilla, Jessica Berg, Gustavo Cueto, and Eleazar Lopez, Jr. from Thrivent for our next ASCÉNTO Lunch & Learn.

Together, we'll explore student loans, repayment options, and practical financial planning tips to help you prepare for the year ahead.

📅 Wednesday, October 21 | 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual via Teams

Swipe through to learn more about our speakers, and register today!

🔗 Register here: https://hpgm.memberclicks.net/lunch-and-learn-october #/

10/14/2026

Meat, cheese, and comunidad? Count us in! 🥩🧀💜

This Sunday, October 18, our friends and neighbors at Your Office are hosting a Meat & Cheese Raffle benefiting ASCÉNTO!

With winners every 10 minutes and prizes featuring products from Gilman Cheese and Ray's Butcher Shoppe, there's plenty of fun to go around!

📅 Sunday, October 18
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Your Office | 763 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee

And with the Packers and Brewers playing Sunday night, why not kick off game day with us? 🏈⚾

Bring your friends, try your luck, and help us continue creating opportunities for Latino professionals and communities across Wisconsin!

10/13/2026

Café de olla, Puerto Rican treats, and a room full of conexión? Now THAT'S a Cafecito! ☕💜

Our first Cafecito con Ascénto was full of great conversations, new connections, and comunidad!

Mil gracias to St. Augustine Preparatory Academy's South Campus for hosting us! We loved connecting with their student ambassadors and hearing about their future goals.

And shoutout to Rocafe mke for the café de olla and Johanna's Cafe for the delicious Puerto Rican treats!

Missed Cafecito? The celebración continues this Thursday with Ascénto + Molson Coors SALUD BRG for one more Hispanic Heritage Month gathering! RSVP in the link in our bio!

10/08/2026

October 8 is Latina Equal Pay Day. 💜

Latinas bring talent, leadership, and meaningful contributions to our communities every day. Yet, the wage gap continues to undervalue their work.

Today, we recognize the importance of fair pay, greater opportunities, and continued progress toward economic equity.

Our voices matter. Our contributions are undeniable. Equal pay can't wait.

10/02/2026

October is National Financial Planning Month, so we’re talking about something that impacts a lot of us: money, student loans, and planning for what’s ahead. 💰

Join us for our next Ascénto Lunch & Learn: Your Financial Fresh Start, featuring Maria Padilla and Jessica Berg from Thrivent.

We’ll start with student loans and repayment, then dig into practical tips and strategies to help you feel more prepared heading into the new year.

Whether you’re a first-gen student figuring it out as you go or a professional ready to be more intentional with your finances, this conversation is for you.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Come with your questions or just come ready to listen and learn.

🔗 Register: https://hpgm.memberclicks.net/lunch-and-learn-october

10/01/2026

So, what is Ascénto? 💜

For 25 years, we’ve connected Latino students, professionals, and leaders across Wisconsin. As Ascénto, we’re carrying that legacy forward with a clear mission, vision, and values that guide our work.

At the center of it all: belonging, excellence, leadership, and advocacy.

Swipe through to learn more about the mission, vision, and values behind Ascénto.

Address

759 N Milwaukee Street Suite #322
Milwaukee, WI
53202

Website

http://www.ascentowi.org/

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