Participants will be introduced to ASCEND Academy, a comprehensive leadership development initiative designed to build leadership competencies across all career stages. The session will highlight how mentorship, coaching, and professional engagement opportunities are integrated within ASCEND Academy to cultivate confident, capable leaders who can drive innovation, influence practice, and support the continued advancement of nephrology nursing. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to support their own leadership development and foster leadership growth within their organizations and the nephrology nursing profession.