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 \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to put yourself out there. Ascend will challenge you, support you, and surround you with people who genuinely want to see you grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When Jessica Jose Navarrete (Questrom \u201926) arrived at Boston University, she wasn\u2019t just looking for a major; she was looking for a community. As a first-generation Mexican-American student studying Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Public Health, Jessica hoped college would be a place where she could grow, give back, and find belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She found that home in the Ascend Fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica first discovered Ascend through an email from the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion the summer before her freshman year. Having graduated from a predominantly white high school, she was eager to join a space that celebrated diversity and encouraged connection. When she learned about Ascend\u2019s mission to empower Questrom business students, including those who identify as underrepresented, she immediately felt it was where she was meant to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as curiosity soon became a defining part of her BU experience. Through mentorship, workshops, and shared experiences, Jessica found professional guidance, meaningful friendships, and a sense of confidence that shaped both her academic and personal growth. Ascend, she says, did more than help her develop as a student. It helped her discover who she wanted to be as a leader and mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Co-Coordinator for the Ascend Program, Jessica helped lead the very community that once helped her find her footing. Her journey is deeply shaped by her background and the pride she carries in her identity. Growing up without connections to the business world could have been a limitation, but Jessica turned it into motivation. She approaches leadership with a simple but powerful belief: \u201cEven if a space wasn\u2019t originally built for you, you can still belong in it, and bring others with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That belief is reflected in everything she does. From mentoring new Ascenders to organizing events and facilitating discussions about equity and inclusion, Jessica led with empathy and intention. For her, inclusive leadership is not just an idea. It is a commitment to making sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of Jessica\u2019s most rewarding moments came from seeing the impact of that work firsthand. As a coordinator, she helped create programs that connected students across class years and backgrounds, building the same kind of supportive network that once guided her through her first year. Watching Ascenders bond, share experiences, and uplift one another reminded her why the program matters. \u201cEvery smile, every connection, every \u2018thank you\u2019 moment makes all the effort worth it,\u201d she reflects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Ascend, Jessica found more than mentorship and opportunity. She found a family. \u201cThe upperclassmen went out of their way to help me and cheer me on,\u201d she says. \u201cThat sense of belonging turned Questrom from just a business school into a home because it is where Ascend lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she looks ahead to her future in business and beyond, Jessica carries with her Ascend\u2019s core motto: \u201cLift As You Climb.\u201d She hopes to continue creating spaces where others can thrive, whether through mentorship, advocating for inclusion, or fostering diverse teams in the workplace. \u201cAscend gave me confidence, community, and purpose,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd I will always look for ways to pay that forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her advice to future Ascenders reflects the same spirit that has guided her journey: \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to put yourself out there. Ascend will challenge you, support you, and surround you with people who genuinely want to see you grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEVEN IF A SPACE WASN’T ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR YOU, YOU CAN STILL BELONG IN IT, AND BRING OTHERS WITH YOU<\/em>\u201d<\/p>– Jessica Jose Navarrete<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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