Meet Susan Dell: Philanthropist, Fashion Designer & Wife of Tech Billionaire Michael Dell
Susan Lynn Lieberman Dell’s roots, family ties and values shaped one of the world’s most high-profile philanthropists who pledged 6.25 billion to Trump's cause.
Susan Dell, wife of Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, has made headlines with her family's $6.25 billion pledge to support children's education. But who is Susan Dell? Born to Zelig Zeck Lieberman and Marilyn Ely Lieberman in Dallas, Texas, Susan grew up valuing hard work, community service, and education. She was a tennis player, triathlete, and marathon runner in her youth and studied Fashion Merchandising and Design at Arizona State University.
Susan met Michael Dell in 1989, and the couple settled in Austin, Texas. As co-founder and chairperson of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Susan has made a significant impact on global philanthropy, focusing on education, health, community development, and empowering underserved communities. Under her leadership, the foundation has funded hundreds of initiatives worldwide.
In addition to her philanthropic work, Susan is a fashion designer and previously launched a luxury fashion label, Phi. The Dells' recent $6.25 billion pledge aims to support children under 10 in the US by seed-funding investment accounts. Inspired by the federal program 'Start Small, Save Big,' which provides $1,000 investment accounts to American infants, the Dells hope to make a lasting impact on the lives of millions of children nationwide.
