missing in america ambassador ellie green

In 2019, my mother became a missing person. Like so many families, I quickly learned that navigating a disappearance involves far more than the search itself. Families often face misinformation, limited resources, emotional isolation, and uncertainty that can last for years.

That experience became the foundation of my life’s work.

Today, I serve as an ambassador for the Missing in America Network, where I educate communities about missing persons, advocate for families, and help connect people with trusted resources. My mission is to ensure no family feels forgotten while searching for someone they love.

My mother’s story is at the heart of my advocacy. Her disappearance opened my eyes to the challenges families of missing loved ones face and inspired me to dedicate my voice to raising awareness, sharing resources, and keeping hope alive. You can learn more about her story here:

• Read my mother’s story: 
• Watch to the Kendall Rae YouTube Video: 
• Listen to Angela's store on the Voices for Justice Podcast. 

Beyond advocacy, I am an author, speaker, and volunteer first grade teacher dedicated to bringing hope into difficult places. Through my children’s books, public speaking, and outreach initiatives, I encourage resilience, compassion, and practical action. I have also donated hundreds of comfort bears to children experiencing trauma, with a long-term goal of expanding that program nationwide.

As Miss Kansas International, I have had the opportunity to share this message with audiences across the country and internationally through television, podcasts, publications, and community events. Every conversation is an opportunity to educate the public, reduce stigma, and remind families that they are not alone.

I am available for speaking engagements, interviews, community events, and educational programs focused on missing persons awareness, advocacy, resilience, and ways individuals can support families in crisis.

Hope is more than optimism—it is action. Whether through awareness, education, or advocacy, I believe every person can help bring someone home.