Monica Lewinsky is an American activist and public figure who became internationally known in the late 1990s due to her affair with U.S. President Bill Clinton while she was a White House intern between 1995 and 1997. The scandal, known as the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal, led to Clinton's impeachment proceedings. Lewinsky later pursued various ventures, including activism against cyberbullying and earned a master's degree in psychology. She has spoken publicly about her experience and has become an advocate on issues related to public shaming and online harassment.