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Meet Kevin Marose, senior manager of corporate financial planning and analysis. In his role, Kevin leads the annual company budgeting process and provides reporting and analysis of company financial results. Additionally, he creates financial presentations for management and board meetings. Kevin is transitioning to new responsibilities within Corp FP&A, where he is leading in a newly created role in centralized operating expense management, reporting, and analysis. “It’s the people I work with daily that make Ascend a great place to work. Additionally, my work within Corp FP&A provides a lot of visibility into the various businesses and allows me to partner with various stakeholders.” This is how we help change lives. Hear more from Kevin about what it’s like to work at Ascend in the Q&A linked in the comments.

Emerging tools and technology are important in helping schools prepare more practice-ready nurses. With a faculty shortage and fiscal constraints, leveraging these innovative tools makes a huge difference in filling resource gaps and helping educators better support their students. To learn more about how outcomes-based technology is helping nursing schools across the country modernize and revolutionize their programs, read a new op-ed by Ascend Learning’s Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht in EdTech Digest: https://hubs.li/Q03byxwY0

Meet Natashur Brown, executive administrative assistant at NASM! Natashur supports NASM’s leadership team and other key executives by coordinating, planning, and efficiently supporting daily operational and administrative functions. She manages highly fluctuating calendars and spearheads national and international travel for key executives. Additionally, she coordinates NASM town hall meetings and maintains collaboration and communication across teams. “Ascend is an exceptional company that embraces diverse cultures, teamwork, and collaboration. Ascend is dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and well-being and strives to make a difference in people’s lives. Each team member plays a key role in achieving that objective.” This is how we help change lives. Hear more from Natashur about what it’s like to work at Ascend in the Q&A linked in the comments.?

Ascend Learning Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht recently authored a Letter to the Editor in the The Wall Street Journal calling on policymakers to make targeted, outcomes-based investments to better prepare students for the rigors of nursing school. ? As test scores in the core subjects of reading and math continue to fall among K-12 students, many students are choosing to abandon their dreams of becoming a nurse because they don’t feel prepared for college. We must support these students by expanding access to interactive educational technology and personalized learning and remediation. Follow the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/edKn2Vnu

Meet J. Connor Duffy, marketing technology operations manager for the Ascend healthcare marketing team! Connor supports all Ascend healthcare marketing teams to ensure our operational marketing processes and technologies run efficiently.? Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, he also assists to strategically develop and implement marketing efforts to improve the business. Staying on top of the latest industry trends helps him to keep our tools and integrations up to date so our marketing teams remain equipped and effective. "I am lucky to get to interact with numerous people within the company, learn about their contributions, and partner on a wide range of projects," said Connor. "This type of exposure not only broadens my skills, helps foster a dynamic and enriching personal work environment, but also helps me build a more comprehensive understanding of the organization." Click the link in the comments to read our Q&A with Connor and find out more about what it's like to work at Ascend Learning.??

Meet Craig VanDeVenter, director of customer support for Ascend Learning. In his role, Craig helps develop strategies that enhance the customer experience, streamline processes, and effectively address any challenges. “Working at Ascend is a truly rewarding experience, driven by our dedication to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry and creating opportunities to contribute to real change. Our workplace is built on a foundation of teamwork, collaboration, and a friendly atmosphere, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and supported.” This is how we help change lives. Hear more from Craig about what it’s like to work at Ascend in the Q&A linked in the comments.?

In the next year, the #healthcare industry is on the brink of unlocking the true potential of #AI. To do that, it's critical that both the AI models and the “humans in the loop” in charge of working with AI tools are trained properly. Lissy Hu, our CEO, says in 2025, "Healthcare organizations will prioritize deriving real value from AI, and the organizations that most successfully deploy AI will be the ones that focus on developing the human capital to work with the technology." Read more about Lissy's healthcare AI predictions for 2025 in Healthcare IT Today: https://bit.ly/4acdTni

?? Ascend Earns Top EdTech Honor ?? For the third year running, Ascend Learning was named to the GSV 150 list, recognizing global leaders in digital education and workforce development. ?? With the collective power to reach 3 billion learners, we're part of an elite group driving over $25 billion in revenue, fueling the future of education. ?? Selected from over 2,500 innovative VC and PE-backed companies, the GSV 150 stand out for their growth, reach and positive economic impact ??GSV 150 companies touch lives at every learning stage from Pre-K to Gray, with nearly 60% focusing on lifelong learning (adult consumer and workforce learning) Lissy Hu, our CEO, perfectly captures our spirit: "Our people are passionate champions for learners, educators and employers. This recognition reaffirms their role as change-makers, and it's a testament to their continued dedication to our purpose of changing lives through learning." We're more than honored; we're inspired to keep pushing boundaries. ?? Discover the selection methodology and see the complete GSV 150 list at https://lnkd.in/eUYGim-A. #AscendLearning #GSV150 #EdTech #Innovation #LifelongLearning #MakingAnImpact #WeChangeLives

As care delivery and reimbursement models evolve, it's critical that the healthcare industry invests in its workforce so that they have the skills to adapt. Our CEO, Lissy Hu, recently sat down with Matthew Phillion at Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare to discuss addressing the healthcare skills gap and how Ascend is helping enable providers to achieve the best possible outcomes. Why This Matters: ?? Training beyond graduation is key for adapting to new care models and tech advancements. ?? A shift to value-based care demands continuous learning and team collaboration. ???? Leveraging innovative technology can help streamline professional development, foster skill acquisition, support career progression and growth, and improve workforce retention and engagement. Check out the interview: https://bit.ly/4a8A4ek #healthcare #learning #education

Meet Joshua Lamers, CFA, a director supporting corporate development and strategy at Ascend Learning. In his role, Josh continually evaluates the market for inorganic investment opportunities alongside other corporate development team members and with the various business and product leaders at Ascend. Additionally, Josh and his team strategically assess which segments of the broader healthcare education market are most attractive through routine evaluation of regulatory matters, changes in industry growth rates, investment patterns, market sizes, and more. “I learn every day from the people around me [at Ascend]. Everyone I interact with brings a different background and set of experiences, making it a rewarding workplace.” Click the link in the comments to hear more from Josh about what it’s like to work at Ascend.?