International award-winning filmmaker and BEM recipient introduces ASCEND, a trauma-informed leadership and institutional resilience platform in the U.S. Adversity can be transformed into leadership and strategic institutional impact.” — Andrea Aviet BEMCHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — British Empire Medal (BEM) recipient, award-winning filmmaker, and international survivor advocate Andrea Aviet BEM has officially launched her United States leadership and empowerment platform, ASCEND, headquartered in Chicago. ASCEND: Leadership, Resilience, and Institutional ImpactASCEND is designed to partner with colleges and universities, government agencies, corporate leadership teams, nonprofit and advocacy organizations, and community and faith-based institutions. Statement from Andrea Aviet BEM“Pain does not have to define a person’s future. About Andrea Aviet BEMAndrea Aviet BEM is a British award-winning filmmaker, author, survivor advocate, and transformational leadership coach.

Source: The Herald February 27, 2026 05:10 UTC