Melinda Gates

Melinda Gates is an American philanthropist and businesswoman, best known for co-founding the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her former husband, Bill Gates. Established in 2000, the foundation aims to enhance global health, reduce poverty, and improve education. Melinda focuses on empowering women and girls, believing their success is crucial for societal progress. She is an advocate for issues such as reproductive health and gender equality. In addition to her philanthropic work, Melinda has a background in computer science and economics, having worked at Microsoft prior to her foundation work.