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Margaret Wozniak
NameMargaret Wozniak
Birth nameMargaret Elaine Kern
Birth date24 August 1950
Birth placeSan Jose, California, U.S.
SpouseSteve Wozniak (m. 1976–1980)
Alma materDe Anza College
Known forPhilanthropy, early Apple Inc. employee

Margaret Wozniak is an American philanthropist and former early employee of Apple Inc.. She is best known for her marriage to Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak during a pivotal period in the company's history. Her subsequent philanthropic work has focused on supporting education and community service initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Early life and education

Margaret Elaine Kern was born in San Jose, California, and grew up in the surrounding Santa Clara Valley. She attended local public schools before enrolling at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. Her studies at the community college coincided with the rapid technological transformation of the region, later known as Silicon Valley. During this time, she developed an interest in the burgeoning personal computer industry, which was taking shape around institutions like the Homebrew Computer Club and companies such as Hewlett-Packard.

Career

Following her education, Margaret Kern began working in administrative roles within the technology sector. She joined Apple Computer in its very early days, working in operations during the production of seminal products like the Apple I and Apple II. Her tenure at the company placed her alongside key figures such as Steve Jobs, Mike Markkula, and Rod Holt. After her marriage to Steve Wozniak in 1976, her involvement with Apple's internal culture and early company events became more pronounced, though she maintained a relatively private profile compared to other early employees. Following her divorce and departure from Apple, she shifted her focus away from the corporate technology world.

Personal life

Margaret Kern married Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in 1976 in a ceremony held in San Jose, California. The marriage occurred during a period of intense activity and growth for Apple Inc., following the success of the Apple I and the development of the Apple II series. The couple divorced amicably in 1980, shortly before Steve Wozniak's temporary departure from Apple following a plane crash. Margaret Wozniak has largely remained out of the public eye since the divorce, maintaining a private life in California. She has not remarried and has no children.

Legacy and impact

While not a founder or executive, Margaret Wozniak's association with a foundational period of Apple Inc. places her within the narrative of Silicon Valley history. Her early work at Apple contributed to the operational support system for the company's first major products. Her primary legacy, however, stems from her post-Apple life and her sustained philanthropic efforts. She has been a consistent donor and volunteer for organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly those focused on literacy, public libraries, and STEM education for underserved communities. Her contributions reflect a lasting commitment to the social fabric of the region that gave rise to the personal computer revolution.

Category:American philanthropists Category:Apple Inc. people Category:1950 births Category:Living people Category:People from San Jose, California