Ready, Set, Ascender! | Ascender Turns 10!

In this episode, Alejandra and Diana start us off by talking about Ascender’s 10-year anniversary and ACC’s El Centro’s 30th anniversary happening this September! They discuss how Ascender came to be the wonderful mentorship program it is today, their own personal histories with the program, and talk through some Austin area events happening for Hispanic Heritage Month! Their student guest is Azucena “Sussy” Rivera, ACC Criminal Justice Graduate/Ascender Alumni. Hear her talk about the impact that Ascender had in her educational journey and in her life. Heading into the community, Ale sits down with another Ascender Alumna, Sandy Ramirez. She, her son, and his partner are co-owners of Armonia, a company that sells aromas and candles. Learn about Sandy’s journey towards becoming a small business owner and how Ascender empowered her! Visit her store at armoniahw.com. Explore Ascender at austincc.edu/ascender.