Melinda French Gates[2] (born Melinda Ann French; August 15, 1964) is an American philanthropist. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she was educated at Ursuline Academy of …

1 day ago · Melinda French Gates Received Billions From an Old Flame The gift went to Pivotal Ventures, her philanthropy expanding women’s influence.

Along with her husband, Melinda Gates initiated her charitable endeavors in 1994, largely at the behest of Bill’s father, William H. Gates, but also from the example of Bill’s mother, a devoted …

May 8, 2025 · Melinda French Gates entered some of the most powerful circles while leading the foundation she co-founded with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, who announced on Thursday that …

As co-chair of the world’s largest private charitable foundation, Melinda Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy. Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she is not …

Mar 13, 2025 · Melinda French Gates is a billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman. She started her career as a Microsoft product developer and manager in 1987, where she met her …

Apr 15, 2025 · Five years ago, Melinda French Gates stood at a crossroads. After 27 years of marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, she decided to walk away, not only from a …

May 28, 2024 · Melinda French Gates says she's leaving the foundation she cofounded with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, to focus on philanthropy for women and girls.

Jun 18, 2024 · “It was a super intense time for us as a foundation,” says Melinda French Gates, sitting in her industrial-chic office in Kirkland, Wash., three days after exiting the world …

Melinda has seen firsthand how empowered women and girls transform families, communities, and countries. In her bestselling book, The Moment of Lift, she introduces readers to women …