Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth Ann Smart is an American child safety activist and author.
Kidnapped at age 14 in 2002, she endured nine months of captivity before being rescued.
Smart has since become an advocate for child abduction prevention and recovery programs.
She authored the New York Times bestseller "My Story" and contributed to a survivors' guide.
Smart has testified before Congress and promotes safety legislation.
She studied harp performance at Brigham Young University and married Matthew Gilmour in 2012.
Smart's experience continues to inspire and motivate efforts in child safety worldwide.
