Summary Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced her departure from the foundation, marking the end of an era for one of the world’s largest private charitable organizations. Her decision comes after she and her ex-husband, Bill Gates, filed for divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage but vowed to continue their philanthropic efforts together. Melinda’s last day at the foundation will be on June 7th, according to her statement on X. The Gates Foundation has been a significant player in global public health, investing over $50 billion in the past two decades to address poverty and disease. Melinda’s departure raises questions about the future…