Ella Baker was an influential American social reformer and civil rights activist. She was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, working with organizations such as the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Baker was known for her commitment to grassroots organizing and her belief that everyone should have a voice in the struggle for justice. She was also a major proponent of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which she helped to found. Baker's legacy continues to inspire activists today.