Leslie Wetzel

Leslie Wetzel is a seasoned Senior Philanthropy Advisor with a primary focus on working with individuals, particularly women and families, to discover and activate their core values through philanthropy.

With over two decades of experience, Leslie has specialized in empowering women globally through microfinance and forging partnerships with various entities to address poverty on a global scale.

She holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation and an International MBA with a concentration on philanthropy targeting and aiding women.

Her educational background includes studying Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy at The American College, an MBA in Marketing, Economic Development, Latin America from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BA in Sociology and English from Franklin & Marshall College.

Leslie Wetzel has held prominent roles, including Chief Development Officer at Women's World Banking, Associate Vice President of Development at the University of San Francisco, Founding Director of Women in Leadership & Philanthropy at the University of San Francisco, Director of West Coast Development at Accion, Grant Evaluator (Consultant) at the US Agency for International Development, Senior Development Officer, Resource Development at Accion, Development Officer at EARTH University, and Trust Administrator at Boston Private Bank and Trust Company.