Melinda French Gates Steps Down from Gates Foundation After 25 Years

French Gates reflects on her tenure, expresses gratitude, and outlines future philanthropic goals.

Melinda French Gates marks her final day at the Gates Foundation, which she co-founded in 2000.
She expressed a mix of emotions, including sadness, pride, and gratitude in a farewell letter.
French Gates will receive $12.5 billion for her continued philanthropic efforts, focusing on women's rights.
She announced a $1 billion commitment to women's rights initiatives through her organization, Pivotal Ventures.
The foundation will be renamed the Gates Foundation, with Bill Gates as the sole chair.