Meet Melinda French Gates, one of the world’s most influential and richest women
August 2, 20240
James Devaney
Phoebe Gates is Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates’ youngest child, who graduated from Stanford University in 2024.
French Gates has long been an advocate for women’s rights
SAUL LOEB
French Gates was given the highest civilian award in the US, for her work in health and poverty in America and abroad.
Her debut book titled “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World” came out in 2019
Justin Sullivan
French Gates said in the announcement, “For too long, a lack of money has forced organizations fighting for women’s rights into a defensive posture while the enemies of progress play offense. I want to help even the match.”
In July, French Gates announced her support for Kamala Harris in an X post, saying, “She has an inspiring vision for America.” Her endorsement of Biden and then Harris marks the first time she has made a political endorsement.
