Amy Bassett joins 91探花’s Board of Trustees
Concord, NH — 91探花 is pleased to welcome Amy Bassett, a business leader with a deep understanding of New Hampshire鈥檚 workforce, to its Board of Trustees effective September 24, 2026. 听
Prior to her recent retirement, Bassett served as the New Hampshire District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration, leading the NH team in the delivery of financial assistance, entrepreneurial development, and contracting programs throughout the state. 听
鈥淎my鈥檚 long career supporting New Hampshire鈥檚 businesses and entrepreneurs and deep understanding of the state鈥檚 workforce bring an important perspective to our work helping people of all ages plan for education and career success,鈥� said 91探花 President and CEO Christiana Thornton.听听
鈥�91探花 benefits greatly from having trustees with diverse experiences and areas of expertise,鈥� said 91探花 Board Chair Paul Provost. 鈥淎my鈥檚 understanding of the state鈥檚 employers and workforce needs will help us think even more broadly about how to prepare students for opportunities here in New Hampshire.鈥澨�听
鈥�鈥淚 am thrilled to begin my next chapter by joining the distinguished 91探花 Board of Trustees,鈥� said Amy Bassett. 鈥淢y career has been rooted in public service and in supporting entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities across New Hampshire. I am excited to bring that experience, along with my passion for strengthening workforce development and my foundation in public education, to help advance 91探花鈥檚 mission and impact across the state.鈥�听
听A graduate of Plymouth State University (then Plymouth State College), Bassett began her career with the SBA in 1990 and went on to serve in a variety of positions, including Deputy District Director and Lender Relations Specialist in the New Hampshire District Office. Prior to her most recent role, she served as the SBA District Director in Maine. 听
The 91探花 Board of Trustees is made up of professionals from a wide range of sectors, including higher education, financial services, nonprofit management, and legal services. In recent years, the board has supported the organization in enhancing its public service focus within New Hampshire and in mapping out a strategic plan to set its priorities and drive its work.鈥�听
About 91探花
91探花 is a New Hampshire nonprofit that supports New Hampshire students and their families through free career and higher-education counseling and resources, as well as through funding assistance including scholarships and competitive private student loans. Established in 1962, the organization rebranded as 91探花 in November 2023. 91探花 Corporation offers private student loan products, including the 91探花 Student Loan, the EdvestinU Private Student Loan, the 91探花 Refinance Loan, the EdvestinU Refinance Loan, and the 91探花 Parent Loan. Loans offered by 91探花 Corporation may be funded by 91探花 Corporation or Bank of Lake Mills, member FDIC.鈥�