Trustee and International Envoy
Basler most recently chaired the Perkins’ Board of Trustees, and was founding chair of the Trust Board, where she led the school’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign. Currently Basler serves as an International Envoy. Basler has worked as a marketer, advertising executive and advisor to several nonprofits and startups. She has been dedicated to helping charities find their voice for more than 25 years. Basler conceptualized BlindNewWorld, a grassroots movement that seeks to change people’s perceptions of blindness and promote inclusion. Basler is a proud parent of a Perkins graduate.