It just seems so fundamental to me. I'm able to marry the person I wanted to marry. That's the fundamental human imperative. Those of us who have been lucky enough should expand these rights to others.

My grandmother was determined that everyone feel a sense of optimism and opportunity. Marc and I want to make sure we're doing that. This period of our lives is not just a tribute to her, it's inspired by her. And it's for when we have our own children — I want to help make sure we've got a world I want them to live in.

I loved working on Wall Street. I loved the meritocracy of it and the camaraderie of the trading floor.

Service is an opportunity for young women to really empower themselves.

I can't imagine anything that would make the world look more different than if women and girls were unequivocally enfranchised.

I've always been incredibly proud of both of my parents and proud of the work I had done privately as a person, professionally and academically.

I'm always struck by how innately curious kids are about the world around us and how engaged and sensitive they are to what is happening .. and how many kids do want to be engaged and do what to make a difference.