Ai-jen Poo

Born to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Ai-jen Poo has dedicated her life to organizing and advocating for the rights of domestic workers. Her tireless efforts have brought attention to a largely invisible workforce, pushing for fair labor standards and respect for caregivers, nannies, and housecleaners.

As the co-founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and the director of Caring Across Generations, Poo has been instrumental in shaping legislation and public perception. She's a true advocate for social justice, showing that even the most overlooked professions deserve dignity and a living wage.

While her work is undeniably kvell-worthy, prompting widespread recognition including a MacArthur Fellowship and being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, there's no indication that her impressive lineage includes a drop of the chosen people. Her activism, though, certainly aligns with certain tikkun olam principles.