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Salman Ahmed
Salman leads the foundation’s work in international political and economic affairs, overseeing relationships with governments, intergovernmental organizations, advocates, and philanthropic partners worldwide.
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Chapin Springer
Chapin Springer leads the team that communicates and advocates for the foundation’s priorities in education and economic mobility to key audiences. His team also makes grants to build public awareness…
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Lauren Bright
Lauren W. Bright leads the foundation’s legal team and is responsible for all legal matters and activities pertaining to the foundation and its affiliate organizations.
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Dana DeRuiter
Dana DeRuiter leads the foundation’s government relations, policy advocacy, and communications efforts in North America. Her team is based in Washington, D.C., and Seattle.
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Initiatives
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints New Members to Goalkeepers Advisory Group to Accelerate Progress Toward Global Goals
SEATTLE (MAY 9, 2022) – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced the appointment of new Advisory Group members to help shape the direction of Goalkeepers, an initiative dedicated…
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Initiatives
Changing the National Conversation About Poverty and Economic Mobility
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2020 – Twenty-eight organizations from 18 states and the District of Columbia will elevate diverse voices and broaden the national conversation about poverty and economic mobility…
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Infectious diseases
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Grant for the Elimination of Epidemic Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Evan SimpsonProgram for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)Phone: 206.285.3500Email: [email protected] Mahenau AghaVaccines and Biological, World Health Organization (WHO)Phone: 41.22.791.2232Email: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today a…
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Initiatives
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation To Support Global Effort To Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
Bernhard H. LieseThe World BankPhone: 202.458.4491Email: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is giving $20 million to accelerate the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). Also known as…