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]
1 ▌New Progressive (1 territory) Italics indicate no secretary of state in this state, closest equivalent listed An asterisk (*) indicates that the officeholder is serving in an acting capacity.