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Melinda French Gates is a renowned American philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls. Born on August 15, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, she grew up in a Catholic family with her parents, Raymond Joseph French Jr., an aerospace engineer, and Elaine Agnes Amerland, a homemaker. Melinda developed an interest in computer science and programming at a young age, thanks to her father, who introduced her to the Apple II computer when she was 14.

Early Life and Education

Graduated as valedictorian from Ursuline Academy of Dallas in 1982
Earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics from Duke University in 1986
Received an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business in 1987

Career

Melinda started her career at Microsoft in 1987, developing multimedia products like Cinemania, Encarta, and Expedia. She became the General Manager of Information Products in 1990 and held the position until 1996. After leaving Microsoft, she focused on her family and philanthropic work.¹ ²

Philanthropy

Melinda co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000, which aims to improve global health, education, and poverty. She co-chaired the foundation until May 2024, when she resigned and received $12.5 billion for independent philanthropy. Some notable initiatives include³:
*The Giving Pledge*: A commitment to donate at least half of her wealth to charity
*London Summit on Family Planning*: A goal to provide access to contraceptives for 120 million women in developing countries
*Pivotal Ventures*: An organization focused on advancing women's power and influence in the US

Personal Life

Melinda married Bill Gates in 1994, and they have three children together. The couple announced their divorce in May 2021. She has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, including being named one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year in 2005.⁴

Recent Developments

Melinda has continued her philanthropic work, publishing her book "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World" in 2019 and "The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward" in 2025. She has also been involved in various initiatives, including advocating for women's rights and supporting computer science education