Melinda Gates
Title
Co-Chair
Organization
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
As co-chair, Melinda Gates shapes and approves foundation strategies, reviews results, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and helps set the overall direction of the organization. Her regular work on behalf of the foundation includes meeting with local, national, and international grantees and partners, as well as giving speeches and interviews to focus attention on these issues.
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Posts By Melinda Gates
May 09, 2012 / Melinda Gates
Yesterday, I was thrilled to take part in the PBS Teacher Town Hall hosted by PBS as part of its American Graduate series.
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April 26, 2012 / Melinda Gates
I believe in giving women the contraceptive methods they want to use so they can do what’s best for themselves and their families.
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April 11, 2012 / Melinda Gates
Last week, I gave a TEDxChange talk in Berlin, and the video is now ready for viewing here and at TED.com. My argument is simple:
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April 05, 2012 / Melinda Gates
Our global TedxChange community is launching a storytelling project. We are asking you to contribute the story about how contraception has changed your life, or the life of someone you know.
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March 29, 2012 / Melinda Gates
With only a few days to go, I’m eagerly anticipating TEDxChange: The Big Picture and putting the finishing touches on my talk. The TEDx speakers I have watched online this year have certainly set a high bar.
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