Laurene Powell Jobs: See Photos

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July 28, 2017 1:25PM EDT

Laurene Powell Jobs is known as the widow of Steve Jobs, but there is so much more to her. Take a look at this philanthropic leader.

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Costume Institute Benefit: Manus x Machina, press preview, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, America – 02 May 2016

Costume Institute Benefit: Manus x Machina, press preview, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, America – 02 May 2016 — Laurene Powell Jobs is best known as an American billionaire, a businesswoman, and the founder of the philanthropic organization, Emerson Collective. She is also the widow of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc. The West Milford, New Jersey native earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S. in economics from Wharton. She ultimately earned her MBA from Stanford, the university where she met Steve Jobs. The two were married 1991. Their first son, Reed, was born that year, followed by daughters Erin in 1995 and Eve in 1998. Laurene is also stepmother to Lisa Brenen-Jobs, Steve’s daughter from a previous relationship. In 2004, Laurene established the Emerson Collective, one that works in education and immigration reform, social justice, and conservation. She is also active in other philanthropic efforts and is a known mega-donor to the Democratic party.

Here, she is seen attending the Costume Institute Benefit: Manus x Machina press preview for the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala celebrating Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology

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Laureen Powell Jobs & Hillary Clinton

Laureen Powell Jobs & Hillary Clinton — Two powerful women, together at last. Former First Lady of The United States, Democratic presidential candidate, and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives for a conversation with Laurene Powell Jobs at OZY Fest in Central Park, in New York in 2018.

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Lauren Powell Jobs In 2016

Lauren Powell Jobs In 2016 — Laurene Powell Jobs meets with some high-profile people. Here, she and former Mayor of Washington DC, Adrian Fenty, arrive for a 2106 State Dinner for Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, at the White House in Washington.

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Apple’s Biggest Stars At Fashion’s Biggest Night

Apple’s Biggest Stars At Fashion’s Biggest Night — Apple CEO Tim Cook, left, and Laurene Powell arrive at the 2016 Met Gala. The event — “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” — seemed perfect for these two tech-minded individuals.

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Laurene Powell Jobs Commands The Room

Laurene Powell Jobs Commands The Room — Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and chair of the Emerson Collective, participates in the Immigration Strategy for the Borderless Economy panel at the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on April 29, 2013.

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Steve Jobs With Laurene

Steve Jobs With Laurene — Steve Jobs and his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs attend a 1997 state dinner for President Jiang Zemin at the White House.

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