Melinda French Gates — Philanthropist

Following her departure from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda French Gates deployed a personal philanthropic commitment of $1 billion in 2025 focused on women's rights, reproductive health, and expanding female political participation globally. Her investments in women-led organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America positioned her as one of the most impactful individual philanthropists working on gender equity. She was ranked among the top five most influential women in international development.