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

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

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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.