| Name of AAPI Figure | Nikki Haley |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Indian American |
| Area of Influence | Politician |
| Date of birth or time period | 20-Jan-72 |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | Nikki Haley was the first female governor of South Carolina. |
| Why did you choose this person? What about
their story speaks to you? | I chose Nikki Haley because she was the first female governor of South Carolina. |
| How does this person inspire you? | Nikki Haley inspires me because she served as United States ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. |
| What surprised you as you were learning
about this person? | I was surprised that Nikki Haley first worked in her family’s clothing business. |
| Submitted by | Sanjay Lakshmanan |
| Age | 8 |
| City, State | Winchester, MA |
