Kimberly A. Bassett Explained

Kimberly Bassett
Office:Secretary of the District of Columbia
1Blankname:Mayor
1Namedata:Muriel Bowser
Term Start:December 11, 2018
Predecessor:Lauren Vaughan
Party:Democratic
Education:North Carolina Central University (BA)
North Carolina A&T State University (MA)

Kimberly Ann Bassett[1] is an American civil servant serving as secretary of the District of Columbia. Bassett was appointed by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in December 2018, succeeding Lauren Vaughan.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Education

Bassett earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Arts from North Carolina A&T State University.

Career

Prior to assuming her role as secretary, Bassett worked in Muriel Bowser's mayoral administration as an advisor and director of the mayor's office on women’s policy and initiatives. Bassett previously worked as the executive director of CTIA and director of external affairs for C&P Telephone. Bassett also worked as an appointee in the United States Department of Education during the Clinton administration and for the Democratic Party.[6]

Notes and References

  1. https://dccouncil.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mooawpi.pdf Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives: Responses to Fiscal Year 2016 Performance Oversight Questions
  2. Web site: Kimberly A. Bassett os. os.dc.gov. 2020-04-22.
  3. Web site: Kimberly Basset. 2019-07-10. Step Afrika!. en-US. 2020-04-22.
  4. Web site: 8th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase Draws Over 5,000 Guests. 2019-12-09. AP NEWS. 2020-04-22.
  5. Web site: NASS Members. NASS. en. 2020-04-22.
  6. Web site: Web Wise Kids - Kimberly Bassett Bio. www.webwisekids.org. 2020-04-22.