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28 Hartford Business Journal • July 17, 2017 www.HartfordBusiness.com Patrick Langevin Q&A: What do you do in your current job? I work with donors and patrons at The Bushnell to improve their overall experience, educate individuals about our nationally recognized arts-in-education programs for children in and around Hartford, solicit donations and run our young professionals initiative. What are your goals in your current job? I am build- ing The Bushnell's young professionals program to engage my peers through our networking events, pre- show receptions and volunteer opportunities. Many people are unaware of the work The Bushnell does in the community, so it's important that I help educate our patrons and donors. What's your biggest passion? Arts education for children. I have been in the arts industry my entire life. I spent 12 years facilitating art therapy programs for inner-city kids and I can personally attest to the power and impact the arts has on people of all ages. I have seen the arts give children and adults an oppor- tunity to learn in a different way, gain self-confidence and find new ways to express themselves. What are your future professional aspirations? I see myself managing an arts nonprofit or playing a role in corporate giving through a private company. I like the idea of managing a team that supports the community in a unique and creative way. How are you involved in the community? I am co- chair of programming for the Bushnell Park Founda- tion, where I help to plan events for the community to enjoy the outdoors in downtown Hartford. I am a board member of Outreach To Haiti, a Connecticut- based nonprofit that provides life-saving medical support in Haiti. If you had one wish to brighten Greater Hartford's economic future what would it be? That more indi- viduals and companies who are not generally involved in the Hartford community could see all that this beautiful city has to offer. Having lived in Brooklyn, New York for a long time I have seen how creativity, investment and ingenuity can create a successful and rapidly growing economy. Hartford already has incredible assets and I think with a combined creative vision we can continue to make this a growing city with a range of opportunities for the community. List four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: I received the Presidential Service Award under President Obama. My dedication to arts educa- tion for inner-city kids and families. As co-chair of events and programming for the Bushnell Park Foundation, I help to create unique opportunities for the community to enjoy the park. With a background in event planning, I have helped many local organiza- tions with planning their annual fundraising events. I was a Tony Award voter on Broadway and have seen over 460 Broadway shows. Age: 38 Company: The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Title: Individual Giving Liaison Town where I live: Avon Town where I work: Hartford College: University of Hartford FUN FACT 40 Under Forty 2017 (From left to right) Patrick Langevin, Jennifer Widness, Aaron Gill, Laura DePergola and Christopher Duffy.