Melinda Gates
Melinda GatesIf the name sounds familiar, you've probably heard of Melinda Gates' amazing philanthropic work. Gates is the cochair of the largest Philanthropic Organization in the world, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to improve healthcare and global levels of poverty. When speaking about her motivations, Gate explained her life motto,
"Be courageous. Be yourself. Lift your voice and give your voice and light to other women."[Photo: Melinda Gates via]