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Co-Chairs, Trustees, & Management Committee
Our management committee oversees all the foundation's efforts. The committee meets regularly to ensure that all of our teams perform efficiently and to facilitate cross-functional connections.
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 Bill GatesCo-chair and TrusteeBill Gates shapes and approves foundation strategies, reviews results, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and helps set the overall direction of the organization. Melinda French GatesCo-chair and TrusteeMelinda Gates shapes and approves foundation strategies, reviews results, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and helps set the overall direction of the organization. William Gates Sr.Co-chairWilliam H. Gates Sr. guides the vision and strategic direction of the foundation and serves as an advocate for the foundation’s key issues. Warren BuffettTrusteeWarren Buffett is a foundation trustee, helping to shape our vision and develop strategies to address some of the world’s most challenging inequities. Jeff RaikesChief Executive OfficerJeff Raikes leads the foundation's mission to promote equity for all people around the world. Patty StonesiferSenior Advisor to the TrusteesPatty Stonesifer is a senior advisor to the foundation’s trustees, Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.  Sylvia Mathews BurwellPresident
Global Development ProgramSylvia Mathews Burwell oversees the foundation’s efforts to help the world’s poorest people overcome hunger and poverty. Allan C. GolstonPresident, United States ProgramAllan C. Golston leads the foundation’s efforts to reduce inequities and increase access to opportunities for low-income and disadvantaged Americans. Tachi YamadaPresident
Global Health ProgramDr. Tachi Yamada leads the foundation’s efforts to help develop and deliver low-cost, life-saving health tools for the developing world. Martha ChoeChief Administrative Officer
Foundation OperationsMartha Choe oversees the foundation's Information Technology, Security, and Site Operations teams. Connie CollingsworthGeneral Counsel and SecretaryConnie Collingsworth leads the foundation’s legal team. Kate JamesChief Communications Officer
Foundation OperationsKate James is responsible for protecting and advancing the foundation’s reputation, increasing awareness of foundation issues, and overseeing external and internal communications functions.  Geoffrey LambManaging Director, Public Policy
Foundation OperationsGeoffrey Lamb leads a team that partners with public policy colleagues in each of the three program areas to help build strategic relationships that are crucial to the foundation’s work. Keith OlsonInterim Chief Financial Officer
Foundation OperationsKeith Olson oversees Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategic Planning, Impact Planning and Improvement, and several special initiatives.  Franci PhelanChief Human Resources Officer
Foundation OperationsFranci Phelan is responsible for providing the vital link between the foundation’s diverse and talented staff and the leadership team.
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