Melinda Gates

Date of Birth: August 15, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Melinda Gates, born Melinda Ann French, is an American philanthropist, former computer scientist, and general manager at Microsoft, known for her role in co-founding the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Born on August 15, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, Melinda earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics from Duke University in 1986, followed by an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business in 1987. She joined Microsoft in 1987, where she met her future husband, Bill Gates. The couple married on January 1, 1994, and together they have three children. In 2000, Melinda co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has since become one of the world’s largest private charitable organizations. The foundation focuses on global health, education, and poverty alleviation. Melinda has been an advocate for women’s and girls’ rights, emphasizing the importance of education and family planning. In May 2021, she and Bill Gates announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage, though they continue to co-chair the foundation.

5 Interesting Facts about Melinda Gates

1. Melinda Gates was the first female valedictorian of Ursuline Academy of Dallas.

2. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

3. Melinda is the author of the book “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World,” published in 2019.

4. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and has invested in multiple initiatives to support women’s empowerment.

5. Melinda Gates has been listed multiple times on Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Melinda Gates

1. “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.”

2. “We have to be careful in how we use this light shined upon us.”

3. “Philanthropy should be taking much bigger risks than business.”

4. “If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction.”

5. “All lives have equal value.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Melinda Gates’ net worth was estimated to be over $70 billion, primarily due to her shares in Microsoft and other investments.

Children

Melinda Gates has three children with Bill Gates: 1. Jennifer Katharine Gates (born April 26, 1996) 2. Rory John Gates (born May 23, 1999) 3. Phoebe Adele Gates (born September 14, 2002)