HKS Authors See citation below for complete author information. View on Publisher Site Samantha Power Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy, HKS; William D. Zabel '61 Professor of Practice in Human Rights, HLS Abstract Commencement Address to American University's School of International Service Class of 2026 Citation Power, Samantha. "The Case for Empathy Optimism (Amid All)." American University School of International Service, May 9, 2026.
Samantha Power Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy, HKS; William D. Zabel '61 Professor of Practice in Human Rights, HLS