Megan Tomlinson is an investigative researcher, dedicated advocate, and the founder of Silver Lining of Hope, Inc. Her journey into the world of justice began in her childhood home, where she and her mother, Leslie “Hope” Houston, bonded over true crime and legal trials. Little did she know, those hours spent analyzing cases would one day become the foundation for her life’s work. Megan’s path has been shaped by resilience. A survivor of domestic violence by age 18, she transformed her personal experience into action. By 20, she began teaching herself Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and assisting with missing persons cases, driven by a simple desire to do more than just "consume" true crime, but to truly help families in need. In a tragic turn of events, Megan’s skills were put to the ultimate test when her own mother died under suspicious circumstances. When the official investigation was closed and her death was ruled "Undetermined", Megan refused to stop. Drawing on years of self-taught research and investigative techniques, she independently reviewed the evidence. Her work led to the case being reopened within five months; two months later, an arrest was made and a murder charge was filed. While many see her story as a tragedy, Megan sees it as a calling. She believes her life’s experiences—both the painful and the professional—prepared her for that exact moment. Today, she leads the H-O-P-E Initiative, providing case analysis and advocacy so that no family has to navigate the search for answers alone. In addition to her work at Silver Lining of Hope, Megan serves on the board of Morgan’s Miles To Go Foundation and volunteers for Alternatives, Inc.v

Kylie is a devoted mother of two and a proud spouse who finds deep purpose in caring for her family and home. She believes the quiet, behind-the-scenes work of nurturing and supporting others is both meaningful and essential — and that much of the most important work happens outside the spotlight. Kylie serves as Treasurer and a Board Member of Silver Lining of Hope, contributing to advocacy focused on domestic violence awareness, missing persons cases, and improving pathways to identify and reunite missing and unidentified individuals with their families. Having witnessed the impact of domestic violence firsthand, she is passionate about strengthening the systems that bring answers and closure to families. Before becoming a stay-at-home mother, Kylie worked closely with animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit programs protecting at-risk animals, including the foster program at Ambassadors for God's Creatures, where she promoted spaying and neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping. One of her most impactful efforts was helping organize a large-scale cat transport from Indiana to Wells, Maine — a mission that safely relocated shelter and foster cats to a partnering nonprofit and grew into an ongoing transport effort that continues today. Outside her nonprofit work, Kylie enjoys nature, tending her garden and indoor plants, and creating natural salves, balms, and lip care products through her growing tallow-based small business. Her life and work are rooted in compassion, service, and being a voice for the voiceless — and in the belief that even small acts of care can create a lasting silver lining of hope.

Brianna is a paralegal and a fierce community advocate in Madison County — people call her today's Erin Brockovich. She has been a relentless voice on water quality and safety issues in the Madison County area, never backing down when her community's health is on the line. A mom of two who is engaged to be married, she brings that same fighting energy to the Silver Lining of Hope board, where she stands with families who need someone in their corner.

Lisa is a registered nurse in Sheridan, Indiana, where she recently put down roots. Originally from Westfield, she's a devoted mom — her daughter Kylie serves right alongside her on the Silver Lining of Hope board. Lisa brings a caregiver's heart and a steady presence to the team: exactly the kind of person a family in crisis needs in their corner.

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