Membership Community
A community for appraisers
Dive into a wealth of resources and opportunities for connection inside the Ascend Appraisers Membership Community. Now is time for women in the appraisal profession to connect, grow, and ascend, together.
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Ascend Member
Our collective experiences, whether by the beach, poolside, at memorable dinners and virtual gatherings are not only strengthening professional ties but also forged meaningful relationships for women in the appraisal profession.
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Find your people and build your network.
Share ideas, learn, and workshop topics and problems together.
Build a safe, inclusive, and fun space for women in the appraisal profession.
Interact daily with the most diverse group of appraisers you have ever encountered.
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Support each other and bring other women into the community.
Cultivate courage and confidence.
Establish best practices and progressive business models.
Build mentor/mentee relationships within the network.
Learn from DEI experts.
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Cultivate lasting and meaningful relationships with other women appraisers.
Improve and modernize both the appraisal profession and our personal lives.
Create and support DEI initiatives.
Create a pipeline for women to enter the appraisal business.
Dive into a wealth of resources and opportunities for connection inside the Ascend Appraisers Membership Community. Get access to the Member Portal where you will find virtual gathering replays, complete with insightful book club summaries inside our business bookshelf, a Resource Vault that houses a treasure trove of industry-specific information shared by our incredible community of women in the appraisal field, and a detailed member directory to keep us all better connected.
Upcoming Events
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Ascend Happy Hour
First Friday of the Month at 3:30 PM ET
A space where women in the appraisal profession can connect. Join us to dive into complex problems, gain insight from experts in the group, and propel your prosperity in the appraisal industry! Free to all women in the industry. Sign up Required.
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Speaker Spotlights
Exclusively for Members & Ambassadors: Join us each month for our Speaker Spotlight Series, where standout appraisers share their expertise across a range of specialties. Our featured speaker leads the conversation and opens the floor for your questions.
Speaker Spotlights
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Jessica Ballou, MAI, CRE
May Speaker
Jessica serves as a Senior Vice President in NVC’s Denver office and currently co-leads the company’s Aviation and Senior Housing groups. With more than 15 years in the commercial real estate industry, she is experienced in the appraisal of all property types including income producing, owner occupied, vacant land and mixed-use assets. Areas of specialized focus include FBOs and hangars, self-storage and senior housing properties. She has provided value opinions on several thousand commercial real estate properties around the country to a variety of clients including financial institutions, pension funds, and institutional investors.
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Megan Glosser, MAI, ASA
June Speaker
Megan is the Manager of Valuation at GBX Group. GBX Group focuses on acquiring historic real estate in urban markets that have significant tax and other incentives available to them. For more than 15 years, we have specialized in helping taxpayers use their tax liabilities to fund investments in real estate projects with targeted federal, state, and local incentives. Through our directed investments, we stimulate more than $400 million in real estate development annually. GBX Group has completed over 100 projects in 16 states — breathing new life, vitality, and economic growth into neighborhoods and all they serve.
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Joanna Witte, MAI
July Speaker
Joanna is an enthusiastic and driven Valuation Services Director at Colliers. Valuation experience in multi-year tax litigation valuations, cash flow analysis, along with industrial and hospitality specialization throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest. An MAI member of the Appraisal Institute and state certified appraiser in Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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JoAnn Apostol
August Speaker
With over 20 years of experience as a certified residential appraiser, JoAnn has built a distinguished reputation as an expert in complex residential valuations. She is also deeply committed to educating the next generation of appraisers, a passion that truly sets her apart. We are incredibly fortunate to have JoAnn serve as our Education Chair, where her dedication and leadership continue to elevate our community. -
Chandra Mast
September Speaker
Chandra Mast, CGA BCA, is a Certified General Appraiser in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, and a Business Certified Appraiser. She specializes in using econometrics and trend analysis to assess various property types and going concerns, catering to a wide variety of client needs.
First Friday Happy Hour calls are FREE for all women in the appraisal industry.
Experience
Ascend Appraisers!
Elevate your professional connections and experience the thriving Ascend Appraisers community at our next happy hour.
The virtual Friday happy hour, the first Friday of every month at 3:30 PM ET.
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Our featured book is…
Think Like a Breadwinner - A Wealth Building Manifesto
by Jennifer Barrett
n Think Like a Breadwinner, Jennifer Barrett challenges the traditional mindset around women and financial independence. Drawing from her own journey of shifting perspectives and financial habits, Barrett inspires readers to reimagine what it means to take ownership of their financial future. Through relatable stories, actionable advice, and empowering insights, she breaks down how women can build wealth, make confident financial decisions, and live life on their terms.
This book is more than a financial guide—it’s a call to action for women to prioritize their long-term well-being, redefine success, and embrace the role of a breadwinner in their own lives. Whether you're looking to boost your confidence around money, improve your financial literacy, or create a path toward greater independence, Think Like a Breadwinner is an inspiring read that equips you with the tools to take control.
Perfect for our book club of driven women in the appraisal profession, this read will spark insightful discussions on breaking through limiting beliefs, building financial security, and paving the way for future generations of women to thrive.
Founding Members
In May 2023, Ascend Appraisers gathered for the first time ever in Miami, Florida for the Founder’s Retreat!
