Jennifer Bassett
CEO
For over 20 years, Jennifer has run an exceptionally successful event management company working primarily with premium brands and companies looking to create unique and memorable events.
Specializing in fundraising event planning, and supported by a network of professional resources extending from B.C. to the Maritimes, Bassett Events are experts in creating sparkling initiatives that benefit community charities and non-profit organizations.
Jennifer believes in working only with the very best. From photographers and set designers, to budgeting and booking artists, Jennifer and her team are collaborative, creative and – always and without exception – cool under pressure.
Jennifer is a philanthropist and celebrated Event Planner, best known for planning some of the city's most celebrated Charity Galas. She has served on many boards and committees, including SickKids, National Ballet School of Canada and Sunnybrook Foundation. In addition, she is a founding member of The Spoke Club and the Young Patrons Council for the Royal Ontario Museum. She is passionate about family and is a mother of two beautiful children. In her free time, she can be found pursuing her love of food, pilates, music and travel.