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Blackstone executive's foundation launches to cultivate leaders in philanthropy and civic life

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The Wesley Mittman LePatner Foundation has been launched to honor the late Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, who was tragically killed in a 2025 shooting. Her husband, Evan LePatner, established the foundation with the goal of developing 1,000 leaders who will leverage their private-sector expertise for the benefit of nonprofits and civic institutions. The foundation's flagship program, Wesley Leaders, is a two-year accelerator designed to cultivate exceptional professionals in their careers, civic engagement, and philanthropic endeavors. AI

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    Blackstone’s Wesley LePatner did it ‘all at once.’ The foundation made in her honor wants 1,000 leaders to master work, civic life, and philanthropy

    Her husband and a former Blackstone colleague say the late executive balanced career, community, and philanthropy, and they want to train others to do the same.

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