ASPIRE's mission is to build and empower a community of Asian American women leaders through identity development, mentorship, and education.  

Established in 2001, Asian Sisters Participating In Reaching Excellence, Inc. (ASPIRE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boston. We are entirely run by volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the professional and personal growths of Asian American women. We strive to engage and educate Asian American girls and women on how to become effective lifelong leaders.
 
ASPIRE acknowledges a specific set of socio-cultural pressures that AA women face, that are targeted in our programs for developing leadership and career skills. Eliminating the widely perpetuated "model minority" myth and empowering Asian-American women to find their own  stories to success are two of our main focuses. By tailoring our programs for girls and women in not only the Boston area’s but also other growing Asian communities, we hope that we can combat perceptions that limit Asian American women in our society.
 
With 1,800 subscribers nationwide and more than 200 volunteers since its incorporation, ASPIRE aims to create a cross-generational community of Asian American girls and women that fosters dialogue, learning, support, mentoring, self-exploration, and relationships beyond ASPIRE. By strengthening our own sense of community and connectedness, we hope to provide women of all ages with opportunities that serve as a vehicle to learn from each other, inspire social change, and encourage and promote leadership in Asian American girls and women.