Gates Foundation CEO, Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, reflects on the progress we’ve made and the setbacks and frustrations she’s experienced in her first five years at the foundation.
Sue Desmond-HellmannColumbus, OhioMay 6, 2018AS PREPARED Imagine we had a time machine and you could fast forward 20 years from now. It’s 2038, we’ve got hoverboards, tourist trips to the…
Sue Desmond-Hellmann2017 Rede Lecture, Cambridge UniversityJune 12, 2017AS PREPARED Thank you for that lovely introduction on my first visit to the University of Cambridge. It’s an honor to be here.…
Sue Desmond-HellmannLondon, United KingdomOctober 25, 2016AS PREPARED I get to introduce a terrific session. You have a treat in store this morning. Now, the Gates Foundation is a relative newcomer…
Sue Desmond-HellmannReno, NevadaJune 3, 2016AS PREPARED Bishop, Faculty, Staff, Families, Friends, and most importantly, Members of the Bishop Manogue High School Class of 2016, I’m so happy and honored today…
Sue Desmond-HellmanGeorgia Dome, AtlantaMay 7, 2016AS PREPARED Faculty, friends, families, and – of course – Class of 2016. Congratulations! You did it! I am so excited to share this moment…
Sue Desmond-HellmannWashington, DCMarch 24, 2016AS PREPARED Thank you, Rafael (Dr. Reif), for that kind introduction. It’s great to be here today. I was excited when I got the invitation because…
Sue Desmond-HellmannVancouver, British ColumbiaFebruary 19, 2016TRANSCRIPT OK, first, some introductions. My mom, Jennie, took this picture. That’s my dad, Frank, in the middle. And on his left, my sisters: Mary…
Sue Desmond-HellmannWashington, DCDecember 4, 2015AS PREPARED Thank you for that generous introduction, Peggy – and good morning everyone. Engaging with the Aspen Institute’s bright minds is always a great pleasure…
Sue Desmond-HellmannBaltimore, MDDecember 3, 2015 Thank you, Dr. Flexner, for that kind introduction. I am delighted to be here, especially with the honor of being the Center for AIDS Research…
