Samantha Power
Administrator, United States Agency for International Development · United States
Samantha Power is the CEO of United States Agency for International Development. Power is based in the United States. Power was born in 1970 in London and educated at Harvard Law School and Lakeside High School.
Served as 19th Administrator of USAID from 2021 to 2025. Previously US Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former foreign correspondent with expertise in international development, diplomacy, and human rights.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Samantha Power's response to USAID's dismantling, with Power expressing concern about humanitarian consequences and calling for the rebuilding of foreign aid infrastructure. Headlines document her statements about deaths resulting from the agency's closure and critiques of how aid cuts have affected international crises, including the Ebola response. Coverage also includes a criticism of her positions on Gaza-related issues and her broader advocacy for the importance of development assistance.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 21, 1970 · London
- Citizenship
- Ireland, United States
- Education
- Harvard Law School, Lakeside High School, Yale College
- Awards
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, Time 100
Our coverage
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Samantha Power: FAQ
- Who is Samantha Power?
- Samantha Power is the Administrator of United States Agency for International Development, based in United States.
- What company does Samantha Power lead?
- Samantha Power is CEO of United States Agency for International Development.
- Where was Samantha Power educated?
- Samantha Power studied at Harvard Law School, Lakeside High School, Yale College.