Samantha Power is an American academic, diplomat, and writer known for her work in human rights and foreign policy. Born in Ireland in 1970, she migrated to the United States as a child. Power served as the US Ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. She is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, with notable books such as "A Problem from Hell" focusing on genocide and "The Education of an Idealist" reflecting on her experiences in politics. Power continues to be a leading voice advocating for human rights and global diplomacy.