Michele Bassi

Michele Bassi currently serves as Chief Development Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County since March 2024. Previously, Michele held the position of Senior Vice President/Managing Director at 1st Capital Bank from September 2021 to March 2024. Prior experience includes a role as VP Senior Regional Relationship Manager at Santa Cruz County Bank, where Michele processed a high volume of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications. Michele's extensive banking background also includes senior leadership roles at LIGHTHOUSE BANK and Wells Fargo, focusing on business development, relationship management, and marketing initiatives. Michele graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Fresno, and completed the Pacific Coast Banking School from 2018 to 2020.