Kimberly Bassett

Kimberly A. Bassett is the Executive Director of The Wireless Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CTIA-The Wireless Association.In this role, she is responsible for the Foundation's charitable programs that enhance America's communities through wireless technology.

Ms. Bassett joined The Wireless Foundation in October 2009 after having served as Director of External Affairs for Verizon Washington, DC, where she was responsible for community engagement, government relations, employee advocacy and management of the Verizon Foundation. Prior to her time at Verizon, Ms. Bassett was the Director of Programs for DC Vote. She also worked as the Director of Programs and Partnerships for The Stephen Case Foundation, an initiative to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities. Kimberly served as a presidential appointee in the Clinton Administration and has worked in many other capacities within the Democratic Party.

In her spare time, Kimberly volunteers as the DC faith-based coordinator for the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. She serves on the board of The Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School Foundation and the Step Afrika Dance Company. She also is a member of the steering Committee for the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

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

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