Annette Bassett

Annette Bassett, MPA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in writing, development, and customer service. Currently serving as a columnist and feature writer for NEXTpittsburgh since October 2022, Bassett has also worked as a freelance writer since 1991, contributing articles to various publications including NEXTPittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Previous roles include Development Associate at Crossroads Foundation and various customer service positions at Call Management Resources and AmerisourceBergen. With a strong background in nonprofit management, Bassett has held significant positions such as Development Director at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center and Development Consultant at Baptist Homes Foundation, focusing on grant writing and donor relations. Bassett holds an MPA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of San Francisco.