Asian Professionals for Excellence (APEX)

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to cultivate professional development, belonging and community outreach through education and advocacy of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA) at Upwork.

Our vision is to empower a diverse population of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA) diaspora and allies to achieve success through an internal professional community.

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What We Do

Our Employee Leaders

Jacqui Becker

UBC Community Lead

Susan Tran

UBC Development Lead

Our Sponsors

Apurva Garware

Executive Sponsor, VP, Product Management

Kim Saurer

Sponsor, Sr. Director CLEO - Svc Eng & Corporate Tech

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