It’s important to recognize some of the most influential women in the United States. And today, we’re recognizing Melinda Gates.
Melinda Ann Gates, born August 15, 1964, is an American philanthropist. She is a former Microsoft employee and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Shortly after graduating from college, Melinda joined Microsoft and participated in the development of many of Microsoft’s multimedia products, including Publisher, Microsoft Bob, Encarta, and Expedia. One of her greatest accomlishments was In 2016, when former President Barack Obama honored Gates and her husband with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for their philanthropic efforts.
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