Ella Grace Mounce is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a member of the Wolf Clan. She is a student at Northeastern State University and serves as a Graphic Design intern in the Cherokee Nation Communications Department.

Ella has dedicated herself to serving her community through cultural revitalization and Cherokee language preservation. She has been an advocate through her involvement with the Cherokee National Youth Choir, as a counselor for Camp Cherokee, and as a volunteer with the Cherokee Nation Cultural Resources Center and Johnson O’Malley (JOM) programs. She also had the honor of serving as Miss Cherokee for the 2024–2025 term, representing and promoting Cherokee culture, language, and community throughout her reign.