Melinda French Gates received the Josef Korbel Award for her philanthropic work. She stressed that empowering women builds stronger families and nations. French Gates highlighted the importance of centering women in philanthropic efforts. Her organization Pivotal invests in entrepreneurs and advocates for paid leave. She urged students to contribute their skills to local communities. Melinda French Gates received the Josef Korbel Award for her philanthropic work. She stressed that empowering women builds stronger families and nations. French Gates highlighted the importance of centering women in philanthropic efforts. Her organization Pivotal invests in entrepreneurs and advocates for paid leave. She urged students to contribute their skills to local communities.
